About this Event
Are you the custodian of a historic building?
St Mary Magdalene, Newark on Trent, is delighted to host the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) for a special, free, one-day course on building maintenance.
This introductory-level training is specifically designed to help owners, custodians and users of historic buildings understand their building, and take practical action to look after it. It explains how traditional buildings were constructed, how they work and can decay, and how to spot and tackle common problems.
The course explains how ‘maintenance’ differs from ‘repair’ and emphasises the value of carrying out regular checks and simple steps to keep buildings in good condition. It places maintenance issues into context by looking at local building types, construction methods, and common materials in the area.
The day includes a practical exercise looking at local buildings to identify maintenance issues and areas of vulnerability. Participants will also have an opportunity to discuss their own building with the tutor and others attending.
Scroll down for the course agenda (this may be subject to slight change on the day).
This training has been made possible with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of the 'Reawakening' project.
The Reawakening of St Mary Magdalene; Supporting Newark’s Communities project has been awarded a £2.5 million grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to enable delivery of the project during the later part of 2024 through to 2026
The project will ‘Reawaken’ St Mary’s so that it becomes a hub in the town and by developing a programme of heritage, educational and volunteering activities and improving physical access will ensure that everyone has a warm welcome. Repairs, upgrades and new environmental sustainability measures will make the church safe and water-tight, reinstating it as a key heritage asset in the town and securing it for many generations to come. It will also support the people of Newark and Sherwood District and beyond, including young people with their heritage and construction careers, allowing them opportunities to learn about and develop heritage skills.
St Mary Magdalene is a 12th Century church which has been witness to Newark’s remarkable history and is celebrated as one of the finest parish churches in the country and is of national and international importance. The repairs will ensure that it is available for generations to come.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
St Mary Magdalene Church, Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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