WELSH HERITAGE ORGANISATIONS |
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CADW |
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They conserve Wales’s heritage, help people understand and care about their history. They help sustain the distinctive character of Wales Cadw is a Welsh word meaning ‘to keep’ or ‘to protect’. Visit the website here. |
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Friends of Friendless Churches |
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The Friends of Friendless Churches campaigns for and rescues redundant historic churches threatened by demolition and decay. They now own over 40 former places of worship, half in England, half in Wales. They preserve these buildings intact for the local community and visitors to enjoy. Without us, all of these buildings would no longer be here, or open to the public. Visit the website. |
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Planning Portal |
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| The Planning Portal is the online planning and building regulations resource for England and Wales. Visit the website | |
The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales |
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| The Royal Commission is the investigation body and national archive for the historic environment of Wales. It has the lead role in ensuring that Wales’s archaeological, built and maritime heritage is authoritatively recorded, and seeks to promote the understanding and appreciation of this heritage nationally and internationally. Visit the website | |
Twyi Centre |
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They can provide you with information and helpsheets on traditional building repair, rural trades and skills, biodiversity and cultural heritage. The Tywi Centre also runs a Heritage Bursary Scheme. This is a-year long training course for craftsmen and women wanting to achieve an NVQ 3 Heritage in traditional carpentry, lime plastering or stone masonry. |
Cadw is the Welsh Government’s historic environment service working for an accessible and well-protected historic environment for Wales.
The Tywi Centre is a heritage training and information centre based in Carmarthenshire. They provide traditional skills training, information and grants relevant to the built, natural and cultural heritage of Wales.
Latest News
Job Opportunity: Stone Conservator Mason
If you are a stone mason with 5 or more years' experience in the building trade and heritage building skills Ellis and Co would like to hear from you. ...read more
Job Opportunity: Heritage Roofer
Ellis and Co require a roofer with 5 years' experience post-qualification to join our team of heritage builders. ...read more
Job Opportunity: Painter and Decorator
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Events
Heritage Solid Plastering specialist applied skills programme NVQ Level 3
This programme is designed to provide practical skills, theoretical knowledge and a recognised qualification to craftspeople who are preparing to specialise in heritage plastering trades.
Understanding Repair & Maintenance of Traditional (Pre-1919) Building
Of interest to the public, historic buildings owners, crafts persons, builders and professionals – the Building Crafts College in conjunction with the Old Royal Naval College is offering 2, two-day courses on Repair & Maintenance of Traditional Buildings.
Lime mortars for traditional brickwork
The day will consist of introductory talks followed by practical demonstrations on how to make a decent lime mortar properly, so that a contractors can use it.