What's On

Join the Kent and Surrey Group to visit Goodnestone Park House and Gardens on Sunday 23 August at 2.30pm. This Grade II * listed mansion, built in 1704, famous for its literary connections and its beautiful gardens, is open on only 28 days each year.   On this special visit, members will learn about the House collections as well as the restoration and refurbishment of the House and the attendant conservation issues.

Essex and Suffolk social visit, tour and two course dinner at Houchins, a grade 2* listed building in the Essex countryside, just outside Coggeshall.

In this introductory one-day course, we’ll explore how your historic church building works and the practical steps you can take to look after it.

Learn how to improve the thermal performance of traditional buildings without compromising their historic fabric on this masterclass, taught by the expert team from Ty-Mawr Lime. Covering moisture movement, breathability, natural insulation materials, lime systems and common retrofit mistakes, it is ideal for homeowners, builders, architects and conservation professionals.

Join us for an informal SPAB Scotland pub meet-up and chance to meet this year's Fellows - a relaxed chance to catch up with members, volunteers and friends. We have reserved space in the historic Leslie’s Bar on Ratcliffe Terrace, Southside, Edinburgh and hope to see you there!

In this introductory one-day course, we’ll explore how your historic church building works and the practical steps you can take to look after it.

In this introductory one-day course, we’ll explore what your community needs to be aware of if you are considering ownership of a church building.

The ultimate CPD for building conservation professionals: an intensive week-long course exploring conservation approaches through lectures and site visits.

Join us for this two-day practical course on assessing, preparing and repairing traditional brick walls under the expert tuition of Terrence Lee. You will come away with the ability to identify and repair damage to historic brickwork to retain the beauty and structural integrity of your masonry, while staving off further decay.

Join us for a practical introduction to traditional lime plaster and plastering techniques. Ideal for homeowners and building custodians.