2010

1^st Dec Wed

Brunswick Organic Nursery. An illustrated talk from the Master’s charity outlining the work of the Nursery and bringing a collection of produce for sale with a Christmas theme. At Bedern Hall

7:30pm

(BT/GB)

6^th Dec Mon

Guild Court Meeting. At Bedern Hall.

7:30pm

15^th Dec Wed

TheAnnual Joint Guilds Carol Service at All Saint's Church followed by social drinks with the Master.

7:30pm

16^th Dec Thur

Bedern Hall Dining. A Feast of Christmas with reception drink, 5 course menu and entertainment. Booking essential, tickets £40 and details from Roger Lee on 01904 653698. www.bedernhall.co.uk

2011

11^th Jan Tues

Greenspec. An illustrated talk by Brian Murphy the Environmental Specification Consultant for Greenspec, which provides detailed advice on sustainable construction materials and methods of construction. Voted by the RIBA Journal as one of the UK’s top CPD providers. At Bedern Hall.

7:30pm

CPD

(PM/TN)

27^th Jan

Thur

Terry’s Site, York. An illustrated talk by Peter Callaghan from the developers Grantside on the development of a site which represents one of the largest and most important regeneration opportunities in the City of York in recent years. At Bedern Hall.

7.30pm

CPD

(SC/JG)

29-30^th

Jan   Sat & Sun

York Residents Festival Weekend. Guild Display in Bedern Hall. (Please check which Days dependant on Hall Bookings)

8^th Feb

Tue

Lime Technology Limited. An illustrated talk by Sue Dewhirst, Technical Consultant, on their Hemcrete system, a hemp + lime walling system with excellent thermal properties. ‘A modern day wattle and daub’.This company offer a wide range of sustainable low carbon lime based systems for mainstream construction. At Bedern Hall.

7.30pm

CPD

(NS/AW)

16^th Feb

Wed

Visit to the York Cold War Bunker. A private visit to this fascinating example of a 1960’s blast-proof nerve centre designed to monitor fall-out in the event of a nuclear attack. Numbers limited to 30 maximum. Reduced entry charge of £5. Please book with Steve Potts on01904 623034 orsteve.potts@ppiy.co.uk

7.00pm

CPD

23^rd Feb

Wed

York as a World Heritage Site. An illustrated talk by Peter Addyman on York’s bid for United Nations World Heritage Status. At Bedern Hall.

7.30pm

CPD

(DT/SO)

7^th Mar

Mon

Guild Court Meeting. At Bedern Hall.

7:30pm

8^th Mar

Tue

Timber Preservation and the Identification of Rot and Pests in Building Timbers. An illustrated talk by Vince Allonby, the Technical Manager of Sovereign Chemicals Ltd. At Bedern Hall.

7:30pm

CPD

(SB/DW)

23^rd Mar Wed

Archaeology Under Construction. An illustrated talk by Nansi Rosenberg, Senior Consultant at Prospect Archaeology Ltd, on the changes in PPS5 planning guidance which brings treatment of archaeological sites in line with that of Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings. At Bedern Hall.

7:30pm

CPD

(SP/JG)

26^th Mar

Sat

Visit to Thwaite Mills Waterways Museum in Leeds. A guided tour of this fully restored working watermill set on an island between the River Aire and the Aire & Calder Navigation, followed by light refreshments. Approx £3. Please advise numbers to Steve Potts on01904 623034 orsteve.potts@ppiy.co.uk

2.00pm

CPD

30^th Mar Wed

Holgate Windmill, York. A return visit to this Georgian Tower Mill to see the ongoing restoration works including the new cap which should hopefully have its working fantail fitted.

7:00pm

CPD

5^th April Tues

The Works of George Townsend Andrews. An illustrated talk by Dr.Bill Fawcett who has written extensively on railway architecture and the buildings of G.T Andrews. These included over 60 stations in the North of England designed for George Hudson’s railways and especially The York & North Midlands Railway. At Bedern Hall

7:30pm

CPD

(DP/JN)

12^th Apr

Tue

Visit to York Minster East Front. A guided tour with Rebecca Thompson, the Superintendent of Works, to look at the restoration works. Please advise numbers to Steve Potts on01904 623034 orsteve.potts@ppiy.co.uk

6.00pm

CPD

16^th Apr Sat

The York Guild of Building Spring Dinner. At Bedern Hall. Further details from Bernard Turgoose

7:30pm

18^th Apr Mon

The York Guild of Building Annual General Meeting. Followed by light refreshments and a mystery event at Bedern Hall.

7:30pm

(BT/GB)

7^th May Sat

Guild Sketching + Photographic Day. Join us in St Anthony’s Hall Gardens, Peasholme Green, York, where you are free to sketch, paint or photograph the gardens, the surrounding buildings and bar walls or visit the adjoining Quilt Museum. If there is sufficient interest an exhibition of work will be held in Bedern Hall at a later date.

11.00 am

11^th May Wed

Visit to the workshops of Matthias Garn, mastermason. Further to Matthias’ talk to the Guild in 2010 we have been invited to visit his workshop in Bugthorpe to see examples of his work. Contact Steve Potts on 01904 623034 orsteve.potts@ppiy.co.uk to confirm details.

7.00pm

CPD

21^st May Sat

Rowing + Afternoon Tea on the River Nidd. An informal afternoon based at The Marigold Café, Waterside in Knaresborough with rowing boat hire and refreshments. Contact Tony Neal on 01904 654388 for further details.

1.00pm

May

The Sir Peter Shepherd Lecture. Hosted by the C.I.O.B. Guild members and their guests are invited. (Speaker and date to be advised). Bedern Hall.

7:30pm

May

The George Blades Golf Cup.(date to be advised)  

May

The Joint Guilds Service at All Saints Church, Pavement (date to be advised)

10:30 am