Issue 35 autumn 2022 - Flipbook - Page 44
Stone Federation Partners
with Cliveden Conservation
to deliver Lime Training Day
at Reading Abbey Ruins
Last month we partnered with Stone Federation member
and IHBC CPD Provider, Cliveden Conservation to
deliver a unique lime mortar training course.
This one-day course gave attendees the chance to learn
more about using lime mortar on historic buildings, with
the chance to hone their skills on the historic Reading
Abbey ruins.
The course content included:
- An introduction to using lime mortar on historic
buildings
- Walk down through the Reading Abbey Ruins to
The Reredorter
- H&S toolbox talk
- Mixing demonstration of different binders
- Practical sessions on the application of mortar and
techniques for pointing, consolidation and tending.
Stone Federation Chief Executive, Jane Buxey said,
“Training and the promotion of best practice is at the top of the
Federation’s agenda. The opportunity to give those in the heritage stone sector the opportunity to hone their skills with the
experts from Stone Federation member, Cliveden Conservation
has been fantastic.”
Lewis Proudfoot, Managing Director, Cliveden
Conservation said,
"Our first lime training day was a great success, with Stone
Federation members from around the country coming to learn
about the practical implications of using lime mortar on historic
buildings. It was wonderful to see companies showing their
commitment to the continued professional development of their
employees, especially in an area that is so critical for the sustainable success of our nation's heritage. Cliveden Conservation looks forward to hosting more training sessions around the
country to further develop traditional skills."