IHBC South Branch Study Day

Historic Buildings Fire Protection and Regulations

Friday 10 October 2025
9.30 - 16.00
Shaw House, Church Road, Shaw
Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2DR

Join us on the 10th October 2025 for an in-depth and timely study day on fire protection and regulations for historic buildings. This in person day course provides an introduction to, and awareness of the spread and growth of fire in traditional and historic buildings. The day is lead by Steve Emery CMI FireE, an acknowledged expert in the field and Director of Heritage Fire Consultancy ltd with over 50 years experience in fire safety.

The day will include: An understanding of the spread and growth of fire; Overview of fires in heritage buildings; Weaknesses in heritage buildings and fire spread; Historic fire testing and solutions; Legislation and guides; Fire Safety Order; Fire Risk Assessments; Ecclesiastical buildings including Cathedrals; the use of decision-making tools; Fire resisting doors; Fire testing of doors; Typical failures of doors; Building a new copy of a medieval door.
Hosted by the IHBC and the South Branch IHBC Branch Partnership Scheme, the event will take place at Shaw House, Newbury, a fully accessible venue which is ideally situated on the north side of Newbury. There is free parking on site and it is accessible by public transport.

A buffet sandwich lunch and refreshments during the day are included in the ticket price.

Booking via Eventbrite, the closing date for tickets is 8.30 am Thursday 2nd October. Unfortunately there can be no refunds for cancellations after this date.

The organiser reserves the right to cancel, postpone or modify the event. In the event of cancellation by the organiser, all fees paid will be refunded in full. The organisers do not take liability for any personal accidents or injury that may occur during the Study Day and are not responsible for information presented by the speaker.

£33.22 (including booking fee) IHBC Members
£40.79 (including booking fee) Non IHBC Members

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