New Futures for Birmingham`s Historic Buildings

Are you the driving force behind a heritage-led regeneration project? Are you ready to go into the Heritage Dragons Den?

Posted July 11th, 2012 by Suzanne Carter with No Comments

In the last few weeks we have told you about Heritage Angels, Heritage Heroes and now we’d like to introduce you to…..Heritage Dragons! HERITAGE DRAGONS 2012: APPLY NOW TO TAKE PART! Are you the driving force behind a heritage-led regeneration project? Are you developing ...

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SPAB Technical Day to be held in Birmingham – old building energy efficiency!

Posted July 6th, 2012 by Suzanne Carter with No Comments

A little bit of promotion for our colleagues at SPAB who will be holding an interesting technical day in Birmingham on Old Building Energy Efficiency Research. This event is for any building professional, owner or contractor who wants to gain up-to-date facts and information in order ...

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Come on Heritage Sector – Let’s recognise our amazing volunteers! Heritage Alliance Heroes Award

Posted June 20th, 2012 by Suzanne Carter with No Comments

  A couple of weeks ago we told you about the English Heritage Heritage Angels award. This week there is another opportunity for recognition of the excellent work done by volunteers in the heritage sector… the  Heritage Alliance Heroes Award.  Deadline 30 June Here’s how to enter – it’s really ...

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Places still available for Saturday’s lectures on the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, past, present and future.

Posted June 19th, 2012 by Suzanne Carter with No Comments

        A joint day school is being run by the Birmingham Assay Office and Centre for West Midlands History on Saturday 23rd June 10-4pm at the University of Birmingham. Four speakers will explore the Quarter’s history, heritage, contemporary crafts and jewellery and silver manufacturing. Cost ...

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Buy your Dad a piece of Birmingham History! Three days left to order…

Posted June 13th, 2012 by Suzanne Carter with No Comments

  Stuck for Father’s Day gift ideas? If he is into history, then why not treat him to a Birmingham history title! Over the years our volunteers have reviewed some books – these might give you some inspiration (see links below). Amazon has over 20 Birmingham history ...

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Deadline is Sunday! Heritage Lottery Fund seeking three Birmingham-based Grants Officers

Posted June 7th, 2012 by Suzanne Carter with No Comments

The HLF is looking to recruit three Grants Officers as follows: Full time permanent Grants Officer Full time maternity cover Grants Officer (up to 12 months) Full time flexible resource Grants Officer fixed term contract initially up to 12 months The primary purpose of the role ...

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Our colleagues at the National Trust seek new members for the Midlands Advisory Board – could that be you?

Posted May 29th, 2012 by Suzanne Carter with No Comments

The Midlands Advisory Board is a group of volunteers who advise and support the Trust’s management team and Board of Trustees. They need strategic thinkers who are passionate about the Trust in the Midlands and have experience in their areas of work.  ...

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Titanic and Birmingham – Soho Foundry Exhibition

Posted April 10th, 2012 by Birmingham Conservation Trust with 1 Comment

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. Titanic was one of three ‘Olympic Class’ liners commissioned by the White Star Line to be built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast. Construction on Titanic ...

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VAT on work on listed buildings.

Posted March 23rd, 2012 by Birmingham Conservation Trust with 2 Comments

Today Headline in the Dail Telegraph We have received this from the umbrella charity Heritage Alliance: Buried within the Budget was a shock decision by the Chancellor to introduce standard rate VAT to the cost of approved alterations to listed buildings. This means from ...

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Double your donation for the Coffin Works

Posted December 7th, 2011 by Birmingham Conservation Trust with No Comments

We have a fantastic opportunity to double any donations for the Coffin Works and we need your help!  The Pilgrim Trust will match pound for pound any donations given via The Big Give website between 5th and 22nd December up to a ...

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