Date/Time Event
Wed, November 6, 2019
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Traditional Building Courses - Local Heritage of New Forest Homes

Wednesday 6 November 7pm – 9.30pm

A series of evening talks aimed at the homeowners in the New Forest. These talks will cover the following general themes:

Nov 6th – the local heritage of New Forest homes

Nov 20th – Cob, thatch, flint and stone

Dec 4th – Bricks, mortar, plasters and renders

Jan 15th – Timber framed buildings and timber roof structures

Jan 29th – Tile, slate and lead roof coverings

Feb 12th – Building details and finishes (windows, doors and internal joinery)

An overview of this talk

-Introduction to your local heritage of buildings

-Researching the history of your building

-Common causes and problems with decay

-Basic approach to building maintenance

Venue: Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RY.

Directions: Brockenhurst Village Hall is found on Highwood Road, which is just off Sway Road in Brockenhurst. Please see map for exact location.

Parking: Ample parking available at Brockenhurst Village Hall, free of charge.

Time: The course will start at 7pm until 9.30pm so please arrive at 6.45pm for a prompt start.

Cost: There will be a fee of £5 per evening, or £25 for all six evenings.

Refreshments: Tea, coffee and cake provided.

Dietary and Mobility Requirements: Please kindly provide us with any dietary or mobility requirements.

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