The Day School looks at best practice in the provision of conservation services. It will provide an opportunity to hear from a variety of experts at the top of their profession. Existing and new approaches will be examined. These will be supported by case studies which are taken from the sport, culture and leisure sectors.

Venue; Royal College of Physic
ians, Regents Park, London
Chair for the day: David McDonald – Chair IHBC London Branch
MORNING SESSION
09.00
Registration and Coffee sponsored by Purcell Miller Tritton
09.30
Chair’s Welcome: David Chetwyn, Chair IHBC

Day School's Chair's Welcome and Opening Address:
David McDonald,
Chair IHBC London Branch
0945
Keynote Address: Loyd Grossman OBE FSA, Broadcaster, Chairman of the Heritage Alliance, Chairman of the Churches Conservation Trust and former English Heritage Commissioner
10.15
Simply the Best: Delivering a High Quality Conservation Service -
Rosemarie MacQueen, Westminster City Council
10.45
Coffee sponsored by Purcell Miller Tritton
11.10
Knowledge is Power: Historic Environment Records – Integrating Archaeology and Conservation - Beryl Lott, Lincolnshire County Council
11.40
Creative Thinking: Making the Best of Design Panels - Richard Craig, Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
12.10
The Way Ahead: PPS 15 And All That - Mike Harlow, English Heritage
12.40
Discussion and Chair’s Summary
13.00
Lunch sponsored by Purcell Miller Tritton

AFTERNOON SESSION – CASE STUDIES
14.00
Keeping a Lid On It: Structural works to the Royal Albert Hall - Bob Stagg, Conisbee Engineering
14.30
A Game of Two Halves: Arsenal’s Highbury Stadium Redevelopment – Balancing Conservation and Urban Design - Alec Forshaw, Conservation Consultant
15.00
Tea sponsored by Purcell Miller Tritton
15.25
Waving not Drowning: Keeping Historic Swimming Baths in Use - Ian Dungavell, Victorian Society
15.55
Growing for Gold: Managing Change in London’s Parks, Gardens and Squares - Chris Sumner, London Parks & Gardens Trust
16.25
Discussion and Chair’s Summary
16.45
CLOSE
17.00
IHBC Annual General Meeting, Wolfson Theatre
18.00
Formal drinks and canapeĢs Reception:
Guest Speaker Robert Elms, BBC London

Dinner at conference hotel
Following the Formal Reception, to celebrate hosting the 2010 Annual School, IHBC London Branch invites delegates and their guests to an optional dinner at the conference venue. All are welcome but numbers are limited. Cost is not included in the School delegate rates.

Booking is now closed.
Day School places start from £140 (excluding vat).
Booking is online, follow the link on the left; or if you prefer, book by telephone on 0131 558 1854.

The programme is subject to change.