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A project led by CITB NI to encourage and deliver training in traditional building skills in Northern Ireland. https://citbni.org.uk/Heritage-Project.aspx

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πŸ‘·β€β™€οΈπŸ“£Last chance to book for tomorrow's FREE webinar, Repair & Maintenance of Pre-1919 Buildings!
The talk by Prof. John Edwards will introduce key topics: building materials & methods, legislative context, identifying defects & specifying repairs.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1446100949...

03.12.2025 10:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘·β€β™€οΈLast few places remaining for tomorrow's Insulating Traditional Buildings workshop!
Hear from Ecological Building Systems about opportunities & challenges in insulating older buildings + discover a range of different options for walls, floors & roofs first hand
www.eventbrite.com/e/1577612023...

24.09.2025 08:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘Thanks to McAteer Plastering for delivering a fantastic 2-day course introducing solid lime plastering and decorative plasterwork!

12.09.2025 10:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘·β€β™€οΈIt's back to school- & there are plenty of opportunities to learn about heritage skills & older buildings!
Next week our Autumn/Winter events programme begins with a session on Planning for Listed Buildings with loveheritageNI. Free & Open to All πŸ‘‡
www.eventbrite.com/e/1423972202...

27.08.2025 08:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Excited to release #heritage #events for our Autumn/ Winter 2025 programme!
These events are always in demand so book early to avoid disappointment.
There are also a couple more to come so check back again soon πŸ‘€
www.eventbrite.com/cc/citb-ni-h...

26.06.2025 09:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last chance to book for Thursday's #Architectural #Ceramics webinar!
Don't miss this fascinating talk. Terry Cartin has more than 40 years' experience creating architectural ceramics incl. bespoke tiles, chimney pots, mosaics + more. Free & open to all πŸ‘‡
www.eventbrite.com/e/1082217253...

19.05.2025 08:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Due to a cancellation we have 1 space available for our upcoming signwriting taster day with Joha MuΓ±e at Ulster Folk Museum!
Find out more & bookπŸ‘‡
www.eventbrite.com/e/1082168217...

06.05.2025 10:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘·β€β™€οΈWe are excited for our upcoming webinar on #architectural #ceramics by Terry Cartin!
Join us for this FREE online event to learn about the applications & care of ceramics in the built environment from tiles to chimney pots, terracotta to faience & more!
www.eventbrite.com/e/1082217253...

29.04.2025 08:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Lime Pointing: 1 Day Course A 1-day practical course introducing working with lime

πŸ‘·β€β™€οΈπŸ“£Due to a cancellation we have tickets available for our 1-day lime pointing course this Thursday with the Rock Stone Masonry in Glenarm.
Find out more & book: www.eventbrite.com/e/lime-point...

15.04.2025 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
2-Day Retrofit Course: Level 3 Award Energy Efficiency for Older Buildings A 2-day subsidised online retrofit course for NI construction professionals resulting in an accredited Level 3 Award (subject to assessment)

πŸ‘·β€β™€οΈπŸ“£Calling Northern Ireland construction professionals!
Last chance to book for the subsidised course to achieve a Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency in Older and Traditional Buildings.
Bookings will close on Monday morning at 10am- don't miss out! www.eventbrite.com/e/2-day-retr...

28.02.2025 11:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ™Big thank you to all attendees, volunteers & contributors who took part in #SkillsAndStories in partnership with Ulster Architectural Heritage at Lissan House last week.
Great to see #HeritageSkills in action & discover stories of the historic estate. Supported by #HistoricEnvironmentFund

17.02.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘·β€β™€οΈπŸ“£We are pleased to offer subsidised places to NI Construction Professionals on 2 important topics: #EnergyEfficiency #Retrofit & #Damp.

The courses will be delivered online in March by John Edwards of the Environment Study Centre & result in a Level 3 qualification
🎟️ eventbrite.com/cc/level-3-a...

07.02.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Skills & Stories at Lissan House A series of heritage workshops, tours and skill demonstrations taking place at Lissan House, Cookstown. The event is funded by Department for Communities Historic Environment Fund.

Less than 2 weeks to go until we begin #SkillsAndStories at #LissanHouse!
Learn how to "read" buildings, about historic interiors & wallpaper, or take a tour through the historic demesne or inside the clock tower, & see #heritage skills in action!
tinyurl.com/bd2wtbc5

03.02.2025 09:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£Calling lovers of historic places!
Join us for a day celebrating stories held within Lissan House & the skills needed to conserve & restore it.
Learn from #craftspeople & specialists, & enjoy the unique atmosphere of "this golden place".
FREE/ Donation. Open to All.
🎟️ tinyurl.com/bd2wtbc5

22.01.2025 09:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ•’Go beyond the clock face at Lissan House this February!
Enjoy a tour of Lissan's historic clock tower, and see the inner workings of the recently restored 19th century clock, guided by the craftsperson who restored it: www.eventbrite.com/e/1116627515...

20.01.2025 11:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£Calling fans of interior conservation & interior design history!
Learn from two renowned specialists, David Skinner & Ruth Bothwell, about historic wallpapers, & historic paint schemes & their conservation. All in the fabulous setting of Lissan House!
🎟️ bit.ly/40g7ZgE

13.01.2025 09:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you a student interested in heritage, building conservation or construction?
We have exciting opportunities for 15-17 yr olds & 18+ students to try stone carving, painting & lime work on a historic site, supported by experienced craftspeople!
www.citbni.org.uk/Heritage-Pro...

09.01.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘·β€β™€οΈAn exciting season of #heritage events to explore & #skills to learn this New Year!

Learn about making your heritage building more sustainable, get pointing, walling, carving or smithing, or learn more about the stories behind old buildings.

Explore events here: bit.ly/412r8o2

06.01.2025 09:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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