Lover of all things outdoors, building things & finding hills to run up
Glasgow / Cockermouth
Joined January 2014
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Stonemasonry, woodwork, bricklaying, roofing and tiling, plastering, thatching, blacksmithing and painting or decorating. Whatever your craft take it to the next level on The Prince's Foundation Building Craft Programme. ow.ly/1jaQ50jYSWh
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At Dumfries House introducing the Traditional Building Skills Students to stained glass craft this frosty weekend @PrincesFound #heritage #craftskills #stainedglass
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Happy #OutdoorClassroomDay! How are you celebrating? Explore 'Outdoor Learning & Wild Play' under 'Explore' on our website for lots of ideas and resources. One of our faves is Do You Eco-Dye? from the #MakeYourWay team bit.ly/2wNcMLZ
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“Tell me and I will forget, show me and I may remember; involve me and I will understand.” - Hands on learning with @scottradbuild at the Glasgow Traditional Building Forum School Workshops #learningbydoing #traditionalskills #heritage
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Yesterday the 8 @janglingspace cofounders took part in a traditional sign painting workshop with @GlasgowHeritage & @zcpearson - not only did they learn new skills, they also made a fancy new sign for their maker space - pop along at 2pm today & find out what they are all about
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We had a fantastic day yesterday with @zcpearson introducing the cofounders of @janglingspace to traditional shopfronts & sign painting skills. One workshop later & their maker space has a swish new sign, just in time for the officially opening today at 2pm - #traditionalskills – at Glasgow, Scotland
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To celebrate #ValentinesDay the @GlasgowHeritage team have each selected a building in Glasgow that they #love. Our Traditional Skills Officer, @Michael_Goodger has chosen @HolmwoodGlasgow in the Southside, by architect Alexander 'Greek' Thomson @AThomsonSociety #LoveHeritage
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"Other owners being unable to afford common repairs" is coming up as the top difficulty flat and #tenement owners have in maintaining their homes . But maybe your experience is different? Take part in our survey now ow.ly/K5eD30i7fZt to help inform policy making
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For such a small country, Scotland has a remarkably varied and complex geology! Join @HistEnvScot Dr Callum Graham on 7th February, 12.30-1.30pm @GlasgowHeritage for an exploration of Building Stone in Scotland - Book Online Now : bit.ly/2El6C5N
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One of the things that makes Under One Roof so informative and a delight to use our conservation architect John Gilbert's drawings @commonfuturenow This is one of his technical drawings
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We have issued a joint letter to the Minister for Local Government & Housing raising concerns about the use of energy performance certificates and traditional buildings befs.org.uk/latest/letter-to…
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Good to hear a constructive cross party discussion on tenement maintenance, we look forward to working with the review group @BenMacpherson @GrahamSMSP @SandraWhiteSNP @DJohnsonMSP @Ivan_McKee @JohnMasonMSP @andywightman @GLindhurstMSP @JBalfourMSP @KevinStewartSNP
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If you missed yesterdays @ScotGov @BenMacpherson debate on MAINTENANCE OF TENEMENT COMMUNAL PROPERTY then fear not! Catch up with the discussions, issues raised and opportunities for the future of Scotlands housing stock here : bit.ly/2mldwA6 #Tenement @UnderOneRoofSco
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So much to look at! Founded by Leonard Grandison in 1886, L. Grandison & Son Ltd has been carrying out high quality plasterwork restoration, conservation and design for over 125 years. Follow the link and explore their workshop #TraditionalSkills bit.ly/2CUgth9
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Book your place now for our first training session of 2018. Tenement Development & Construction with John Gilbert @commonfuturenow will be unpicking the methods of construction which have enabled some tenements to stand for more than 400 years! @IHBCtweet bit.ly/2p5L0ql
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For #TipTuesday - keep the paintwork or varnish in your home in good order to protect timber features from decay and damage. Rot and fungi that attack wood need water to live. Find out how to keep moisture levels down: ow.ly/2OIp30h1dDj
This is exciting! SCOTLAND'S ARCTIC STRATEGY news.gov.scot/news/arctic-st… – at Falkirk, Scotland
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.@SPABScotland National Maintenance Week starts tomorrow! Check out all of this FREE information & advice available from @GlasgowHeritage - Pop into 54 Bell Street and get proactive with your property maintenance! @HistEnvScot @HESEngineShed @GlasgowCC @UnderOneRoofSco
