IHBC South Branch CPD Study Day

TO LATCHES - THE BEAUTY OF THE FUNCTIONAL
IHBC SOUTH BRANCH AGM 2025

Friday 28th February, Whitchurch Silk Mill Industrial Heritage Museum and The Brooking, Whitchurch, Hants.

Following on from the successful Annual School in Reading last year, the South Branch Committee very much hope that we can continue the momentum with a varied and interesting series of events for South Branch members in 2025.

To kick things off, we are excited to announce that booking is now open for the first of the CPD events, Looms to Latches - The beauty of the functional, to be held on the 28th of February 2025, in Whitchurch, Hampshire.

In the morning, there will be a guided tour of Whitchurch Silk Mill Industrial Heritage Museum, 28 Winchester Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7AL - https://whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk/. Lunch will be followed by a talk by Kevin Stubbs on the acquisition and repair of the Silk Mill by the Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust in the 1980’s. In the afternoon, staying in Whitchurch, we are fortunate to have a unique access visit to the new home of the Charles Brooking Collection at The Brooking, RG28 7RL, Andover Road, Whitchurch, RG28 7RL - https://thebrooking.org.uk/. The collection is not formally open yet and this is a special ‘in the raw’ visit.

The fee is £25.63 for IHBC Members and for £31.05 Non-members. A sandwich lunch, teas and coffees are included.

A programme for the day and booking details are also set out on the attached Flyer.

Booking is via Eventbrite Link : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ihbc-south-branch-study-day-agm-tickets-1228092992199

All welcome, so please spread the word.

BOOKING DEADLINE IS MONDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 2025

All IHBC South Branch members are also invited to our Annual General Meeting (whether or not they are attending the CPD day). It will be held during the lunch break at the Silk Mill @ 1.45 pm.

Master Class Practical Materials Day

STONE MASONRY, LIME PLASTERING, TIMBER IDENTIFICATION AND SPECIFICATION FOR JOINERY REPAIRS, BRICK & FLINT WALLING

Hosted by Owlsworth IJP Ltd Conservation Contractors
Owlworth IJP Workshops, Mill Farm, Newhall Lane, Mapledurham, RG4 7TX

14th September 2022
9.00 for 9.30 start till 4.30

IHBC South branch are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity of a practical materials day hosted by leading conservation contractors Owlsworth IJP Ltd. The day has been designed to offer talks and demonstrations by 4 master craftspeople who are all experienced experts in their fields. There will be an
opportunity for each delegate to gain hands on tutored experience of stone masonry, lime plastering and brick/ flint work with each session.

The course has been limited to a maximum of 20 places which will be allocated on a first come basis.
Owlsworth IJP have generously sponsored the day, and South Branch are also subsidising the event, therefore costs have been limited to £25 each for IHBC / CIfA members and £50 per delegate for non -members. This cost includes tea/coffee and pastries on arrival and lunch.

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Culture, Community and Candyfloss

Seaside Towns: the Hastings approach to revitalising historic coastal towns

IHBC South East Branch Day School

His Place Community Church Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HL
Friday 15th October 2021, 9.30am – 4.30pm

Following on from the IHBC’s Annual Schools of 2020 and 2021 focusing on the issue of regeneration in Historic Town Centres.

The day will provide a unique insight into the mix of both traditional and community led regeneration schemes in Hastings before looking at specific site related schemes. As part of the Day School IHBC members will be able to develop their Philosophy, History and Economics skills to understand more about opportunities to preserve and enhance the historic built environment.

The day will comprise a series of talks in the morning followed by the SE Branch AGM and a buffet lunch. In the afternoon there will be optional walks and site visits in Hastings – see over for full programme.

Cost, including lunch:
£35 IHBC members, £40 non-members.
Online attendance*: £10 IHBC members, £15 non-members.

Bookings can be made via Eventbrite here or by completing the accompanying booking form.

Invoices can be raised on request but advance payment via Eventbrite or by BACS is preferred. Please confirm any special dietary requirements when booking.
CPD Certificates will be available.

* We are working to facilitate livestreaming of the event, fees will be refunded in the event this does not prove possible

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IHBC South Branch Webinar and AGM
Care and Repair of Historic Stonework
10th November 2021

Stone Buildings are some of our oldest surviving structures in the country and there are many from the medieval and later periods in need of sensitive care and repair. The use of stone contributes much to the character and grain of our historic Cities, Towns and Villages.

A basic understanding of the different common types of stone & the methods of quarrying, not just confined to the grand buildings and churches but was also used for a variety of ordinary domestic and vernacular buildings.

Join us as Kevin discusses:
The methods of quarrying, selection and use of stone in the past.How the stone is prepared & worked for the repair of historic structures. The selection of replacement stone and methods of fixingThe philosophy of repair in this country & how it differs from other countries in Europe.The identification of causes of failure and the selection of appropriate repair and conservation systems including grouting voids.The different methods of laying & bonding give much to the character of a stone structure.Stone cleaning practices & consolidation systems.

The Devil is in the Detail
Online event

Wed, 24 March 2021
12:00 – 13:00

Join us as Kevin Stubbs explores the big role the small details play contributing to a building's character & significance.

UK Building Regulations and Traditional Buildings
Online event

Wed, 27 January 2021
12:00 – 13:00 GMT

Phil Ogley will share his views on the impact of UK Building Regulations when Traditional Buildings are being refurbished.

Wood is Good

Conference and Annual General Meeting at Shaw House in Newbury on Friday, 18th October 2019.

Event report

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7th JUNE 2019
at CHILTERN OPEN AIR MUSEUM, Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire HP8 4AB

Booking is now open for this conference. Morning presentations will be followed by a buffet lunch.
In the afternoon we have a tour of the rebuilt wychert cottage and delegates can visit the other fascinating buildings on the site.

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Yearning for Timelessness

University of Oxford Mathematical Institute

October 26th 2018
An IHBC South Branch conference exploring modern architecture in historic settings