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A groundbreaking scheme to develop construction skills to help protect and preserve our architectural heritage is being supported by Bassetlaw District Council.
The Council has teamed up with Pinnacle Conservation and The National Trust to host a series of free foundation classes in conservation crafts, to train up a new generation with the skills needed to conserve some of our much-loved buildings.
The sessions, which have been made possible through UK Shared Prosperity (UKSPF) Funding, are taking place within Clumber Park and include stonemasonry, roofing, rainwater ironworks, heritage joinery and lime plastering/pointing.
Rob Holder, National Trust General Manager North Notts, said: “As General Manager of National Trust Clumber Park I am thrilled to be hosting the Heritage Skills Programme at our special place.
“Working with like-minded partners to champion the importance of heritage skills in our sector is a privilege and much needed if we are to attract people into these roles and secure the future of our built heritage.”
Adan Hickey, Managing Director of Pinnacle Conservation, said: “We’re so excited to be involved in the delivery of this heritage skills training programme. As a company, we’re extremely passionate about the continued development of such important craft skills and we hope
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