Day 1 – Theoretical lecture will cover assessment and analysis of traditional brickwork and how this information may be used to inform and feed in to specifications. Methods of remediation and site practices will also be discussed with demonstrations of some traditional techniques including tuck pointing and ruled/penny struck jointing finishes.

Day 2 – Practical day with repairs to historic garden wall.

Overall the training course will include:

• Tools for brickwork conservation
• Techniques for the removal of cement mortar by hand
• Mixing lime mortars using lime putty and hydraulic limes
• Brick removal and replacement
• Protection of work
• Site routines and good practice

About the venue
Woodhouse Farm and Garden CIC is a project created to give a sustainable future to a 22 acre farm in Staffordshire created from park land once designed by Capability Brown, a 3.5 acre walled garden which predates 1760 and other small pieces of land which had also be part of the now lost Fisherwick Estate. Replanting the walled garden with fruit and vegetables started in 2010 and now supports a community-supported agriculture project and allows surplus to be sold to visitors.

Now the walled garden is almost complete, concentration has turned to the Grade II listed wall and out building, some of which are in an urgent need of repair. Delegates will be repairing the walled garden during the course.

Course leader
Terrence Lee MA
Terrence Lee is a craftsman, tutor and lecturer specialising in the history, use and conservation of traditional brickwork. Terrence is an Advanced Craft Certificate bricklayer with a Master of Arts in Historic Environment Conservation and an Affiliate Member of the IHBC. He has trained and lectured to numerous audiences at all levels across the country and has delivered RIBA brickwork CPD lectures since 2013. He has worked on numerous buildings around the country, working directly for homeowners, architects and other building professionals.

Booking
Please note that you can opt to attend Day 1 only or both Day 1 and 2 if you prefer, but only 12 places are available for the practical elements on Day 2.
To book your place please contact CPD West Midlands or 0121 233 2321.

Terms and conditions
– Refunds will be made for cancellations received up to 28 working days before an event.
– Substitutions can be accepted at any time.
– Booking confirmation along with map/directions will be sent to you once we have received your booking form and payment.

Fees
Day 1 only
RIBA Members £110 VAT
Non RIBA Members £130 VAT

Day 1 and 2
RIBA Members £200 VAT
Non RIBA Members £230 VAT

Free guided tours are planned for the following dates:

Thursday 7th September 2017 10am & 2pm

Friday 8th September 2017 10am & 2pm

Saturday 9th September 2017 10am & 2pm

Each tour will be restricted to a maximum of 15 people so make sure you secure your FREE place and BOOK NOW!

Chance Brothers Glass Works was one of the most important industrial employers in the Midlands region; at its height employing 3500 people producing specialist glass at a scale unprecedented in the UK and exporting a wide variety of products, including its famed lighthouse lenses, around the world. The supply of glass for the Crystal Palace, constructed to house the Great Exhibition of 1851, was probably the company’s most famous single project, but many other prestigious commissions were undertaken and visitors to our Heritage Open Days tours will learn more of the company’s fascinating story.

The Chance Glass Works is a site of great historical and cultural significance, these days only a few buildings remain, they are Grade II listed and site is a Scheduled Monument. Not currently open to the public, we will be giving tours of the iconic Seven Storey Building, talking about the history and significance of the site as well as looking at some of the wide range of products produced by the company.

There will be an opportunity to join a walking tour along the Birmingham Main Line and Brindley Line Canals, to view canal site buildings and learn more about the role of the canal navigation network in supporting the distribution of the factory’s goods to the rest of the world.

Booking Notes:

Please note the Seven Storey Building is only accessed by steep staircases and there is no access for wheelchair users. The canal tow paths are uneven in places and there are some steps. Visitors are advised to wear flat, sturdy footwear. Sandals or open-toed footwear are not appropriate. Please ask if you have concerns about accessibility.

On arrival please meet at the top of site by the sub-station on the corner – please do not enter the site unaccompanied. (further joining information will be sent out after you have registered). Thank you.

More info:

Chance Glass Works Heritage Trust was formed in March 2015 with the aim of restoring the buildings that are still extant on the Spon Lane site and enriching their status in being of great historical and cultural significance.

The Objects of the Trust are to promote and procure for the public benefit:

• the conservation, protection and enhancement of the buildings and other assets of cultural and heritage value within a defined area;
• the advancement of education concerning the social, economic and architectural history and heritage of the buildings and the area;
• the physical and economic regeneration of the buildings and the area together with  the associated development of new skills and employment opportunities.

The Trust intends to fulfil its regeneration objects by:

• Letting space within the buildings, when restored, on favourable terms to businesses in order to create business training and re-training opportunities for budding entrepreneurs and particularly unemployed people in the  locale;
• Providing and maintaining recreational facilities and public amenities in the restored buildings at low or nominal rents or hire fees, including serviced space where community groups may meet and carry on a variety of activities;
• Provision within the restored buildings for education, training and re-training opportunities and work experience, especially for the area’s unemployed;
• Providing and maintaining – and, where necessary, improving – recreational facilities in and around the restored buildings for the wider public to enjoy;
• Preserving the buildings, which are of historic and architectural importance.

Who are CGWHT?

A small collective of enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds who share the common interest of working alongside the current site owners and in forging partnerships with external agencies to redevelop the site as a multi-function facility. The CGWHT team comprises:

List of Trustees

Mr Mark Davies – Director of MCD Project Management (Chair)

Graham Fisher MBE – Writer and Broadcaster

David Tittle Former Chief Executive of MADE

Afzal Hussain – Chief Officer for Witton Lodge Community Association

Steve Lomas –  Director of E R Grove & Co Chartered Accountants

Dermott Kelly – Managing Director St Philips Care

Patron

Mr Toby Chance MP (Democratic Alliance South Africa) and Great great great nephew of the founder of Chance Brothers

Did you know that Birmingham has 30 Conservation Areas?

To kick off Heritage Week and to mark the 50th anniversary of Conservation Areas, Birmingham Civic Society are organising a guided tour of Birmingham’s Conservation Areas. Join us on the Big Brum Buz for a tour around some of the city’s Conservation Areas, learning about the stories behind them and why they are areas of special interest for our city.

The tour will finish at the Gunmakers’ Arms in the Gun Quarter, where you will be able to enjoy a pint of Birmingham Civic Society’s Civic Pride ale, specially brewed by Two Towers Brewery to celebrate our centenary year in 2018. Ticket price includes a pint of Civic Pride or a glass of house wine/soft drink.

Birmingham Civic Society are partnering with Civic Voice, Birmingham Architectural Association and RIBA West Midlands and the event is kindly sponsored by EH Smith.

Cost: £11.01 – £16.22

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brums-big-conservation-area-buz-tour-tickets-35876294964?aff=es2

Milton Keynes Geek Night is a quarterly evening event for the digital and creative communities. MKGN combines the talks from the best speakers in the UK and beyond, with the opportunity to meet up, network and chat with like minded people.

MKGN #22 will be held on Thursday September 7th 2017 – doors open at 19.00 with our first speaker on stage around 20.00. The talks usually finish around 22.00 to 22.30, but do hang around for drinks and chat. We’re usually around until quite late!

SPEAKERS

Find out about the speakers here: https://mkgeeknight.co.uk/

Cost: £10 VAT

Book here: https://mkgeeknight.co.uk/

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