About this Event
Undertaking regular maintenance of your church buildings is essential; not only does it keep the building warm and dry, but prompt repair and regular maintenance has been shown to save money over time. If you are a Churchwarden, Fabric Officer, PCC member, or someone else who helps to care for church buildings, come and join us for what will hopefully be an interesting and useful seminar.
This free event will be held at Wokingham, St Paul which is just a short walk from Wokingham Train Station and has a large car park on site.
Topics covered will include.
- Working with your Quinquennial Inspector
- Maintenance planning
- Identifying common maintenance issues and how to avoid them
- Cleaning your church
- Minor Repairs and Improvement grants 2026
- Why use lime mortar in basic masonry repairs?
- Where to go for help and guidance and when to call in a specialist
There will be an opportunity to explore the church with members of the DAC and Church Buildings Team to discuss areas where regular maintenance should take place and how to address the issues which may occur. This will be primarily an outdoor activity and will involve walking around the churchyard.
Speakers will include.
- Janet Berry; Head of Conservation & Collections Policy, Cathedral & Church Buildings Division, Church Commissioners.
- Peter Preston; Director at Wollaston Rose Architects Ltd and Member of the Oxford DAC.
- Emily Jackson; Church Buildings Officer.
- Evie Foley; Assistant Church Buildings Officer.
A full agenda and joining details will be sent to all registered attendees closer to the date.
Tea and coffee will be provided, please bring your own packed lunch.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
St Pauls Parish Rooms, Reading Road, Wokingham, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
