Lectures

The SPAB offers occasional lectures, usually held online. Discounts are available for SPAB members.

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Talk
SPAB Ireland Lecture Series 2023 - Lecture 4
The Circular Economy in the context of sustainability and adaptive reuse of historic buildings.
Date:
21/06/2023 - 21/06/2023
General interest,
REF:
CVIH9/21
Virtual event: held online
Price:

Tickets are £6/€7 per person per lecture for members or £7/€8 per person per lecture for non-members.

Lectures are held online and will take place 19.00 -  20.30

Talk
Research, Repairs and Restrictions at the Old House Project
The third in a collection of online talks celebrating our Old House Project, this lecture will highlight how the SPAB made progress on the project during the height of the Covid pandemic and overcame other early problems and restrictions.
Date:
29/06/2023 - 29/06/2023
Introductory CPD, General interest
REF:
OHP.T3/23
Virtual event: held online
Price:

£6 per person  - SPAB member

£7 per person - non-member

Talk
Windmills and the Danger of Wind Loss
“Loss of Wind leads to Loss of Windmill” - Dutch saying
Date:
26/07/2023 - 26/07/2023
Introductory CPD, General interest
REF:
MS2303
Online
Price:

 

SPAB Member £8, Non-Member £9

Talk
Scotland’s Churches: History of Closure
Up to 400 Scottish churches are expected to close by 2025. Join us for an online talk exploring how we got here.   
Date:
29/08/2023 - 29/08/2023
Introductory CPD, General interest
Price:

 £6 Members

 £7 Non Members

Tickets on sale until 11.30am on the day of the talk

Talk
Scotland’s Churches: Vision for the Future
Join us for this online talk to understand why some churches are closing, why some are remaining open, and what the Church of Scotland’s priorities are as a wider organisation.
Date:
08/09/2023 - 08/09/2023
Introductory CPD, General interest
Price:

 £6 Members

 £7 Non Members

Tickets on sale until 11.30am on the day of the talk

Talk
Scotland’s Churches: Rescuing the Unloved
Join us for this online talk to find out how communities are rescuing churches at risk.
Date:
12/09/2023 - 12/09/2023
Introductory CPD, General interest
Price:

 £6 Members

 £7 Non Members

Tickets on sale until 11.30am on the day of the talk

Talk
Scotland’s Churches: Recording of Objects
What happens to the objects inside a sold-off church? Everything from hymn books to organs will need to be recorded before they are lost forever. Join this online talk to find out how.
Date:
19/09/2023 - 19/09/2023
Introductory CPD, General interest
Price:

 £6 Members

 £7 Non Members

Tickets on sale until 11.30am on the day of the talk

Talk
Scotland’s Churches: Block Booking
Join us for a series of five online talks investigating the ongoing issue of church closures in Scotland, and how these buildings and communities can be helped. 
Date:
26/09/2023 - 26/09/2023
Introductory CPD, General interest
Price:

£25 Member

£30 Non Member

Bookings close 26 September, 11.30am

Talk
Scotland’s Churches: Community Ownership and Funding
Considering taking on your local redundant church building? Join us for this online talk covering vital things to look out for before taking the plunge.
Date:
26/09/2023 - 26/09/2023
Introductory CPD, General interest
Price:

 £6 Members

 £7 Non Members

Tickets on sale until 11.30am on the day of the talk

Talk
Dorset Group: A Collection of Curious Coastal Constructions around Dorset
Join us for an entertaining and fascinating insight into the unusual buildings we see along the coast of Dorset.
Date:
07/11/2023 - 07/11/2023
Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD, Virtual event: held online
Price:

SPAB Members: free

Non-members: £5