The Building Limes Forum 2023 Gathering & AGM

Join the BLF for a packed programme of talks, visits and demonstrations.

2023 Gathering & AGM

Simplicity, Quality, and Modernity: A Legacy of Lime

Ever mindful of the cost of living crisis, we have worked hard to be able to deliver the conference at no extra cost to last year with prices starting from £370 for the weekend. Book before the 4th of August to secure the best prices.

MEMBER SPEAKER SLOTS ON SUNDAY. Member’s sessions can be shorter and less formal but are an equally valuable way to share knowledge and experience, so if you would like to speak on a particular topic or a piece of work you have undertaken, please email:  [email protected].

AFTERNOON VISITS 

Tour of Singleton Birch lime quarry and manufacturing site

Lincoln Cathedral tour by their in-house conservation team

Lincoln Medieval Bishops’ Palace recent works tour by the contractor Messenger and Buttress Architects. A short video about the work is available here

Practical demonstrations at Lincoln Castle by Rebecca Gilling and Nigel Copsey

EVENING DINNER

Friday 1st September at Cathedral Ballroom and viewing gallery at Doubletree by Hilton Lincoln

  • Special screening of biography of No Ordinary Passion: Rory Young, sculptor, conservator and founding member of the BLF.
  • Sponsors drinks reception and canapes
  • Evening meal

Saturday 2nd September at Cathedral Ballroom and viewing gallery at Doubletree by Hilton Lincoln

  • Sponsors drinks reception
  • Baker Memorial lecture – Philip Gaches
  • Evening meal
  • Bursary auction

Nigel Copsey

Stonemason, Conservator and Researcher, Hot Mixed Mortars

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Philip Gaches

Master Plaster, Author and Director, Gaches

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Mike Haynes

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Richard Jordan

Roofer, Teacher and Assessor

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Prof Maria Stefanidou

Head of Laboratory for Building Materials, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

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David Wiggins

Director, Clach Conservation

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