Programme Options
IHBC, CIOB, CIfA and Heritage Trust Network members:
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Full Conference (including networking reception and bowl food supper): £110 + VAT
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Day Conference (19 October): £80 + VAT
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Evening talk and networking reception and bowl food supper only (18 October): £35 +VAT
Others:
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Full Conference (including networking reception and bowl food supper): £125 + VAT
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Day Conference (19 October): £90 + VAT
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Evening talk and networking reception and bowl food supper only (18 October): £40 +VAT
NB: Accommodation is not provided
Summary programme
The main training event, on 19 October, is chaired by Rebecca Thompson, CIOB President, and introduces the suite of projects in and around Bishop Auckland, alongside wider heritage project tools and considerations.
This is followed by site visits to up to 5 strands of project type (limited numbers and subject to timing and availability restrictions)
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Town area, also marking the 50th Anniversary year of Conservation Area Legislation
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Town Buildings, including interiors
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The Estate around Auckland Castle, including works
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The Mining Art Gallery, linked to its opening
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Auckland Castle and works (subject to access and offered on first come basis to paid bookings) SEE NOTE BELOW
o There is an optional evening talk and networking reception buffet on 18 October at which delegates can hear a full introduction to developments for the programme inspiration and private lead, Jonathan and Jane Ruffer.
NB: CASTLE TOURS There are optional tours of the Castle at 4pm and after on 18 October and 19th October (subject to access and offered on first come basis to paid bookings)
Delegates attending the full conference may book any 1 of these Castle tour options
Wednesday 18th October
NB: Castle access limited due to works progressing. Limited entry estimated from c.4pm only
NB: Castle access limited due to works progressing.
Castle Visit: Option 1 (Full conference delegate option) recommended for those leaving early on Thursday afternoon. (Subject to access and offered on first come basis to paid bookings)
At 16.00. 16.40 and 17.20, numbers permitting:
Auckland Castle internal works site visit: Geoff Brown, Turner and Townsend and Andie Harris
(Full programme option with Day event, or stand-alone event)
19.00-21.30: Opening talk and networking reception buffet
Jonathan and Jane Ruffer on the ‘Vision and strategy for Bishop Auckland and Auckland Castle: Faith-led heritage and culture’
Chaired by Jules Brown, IHBC North Branch Chair; North of England Civic Trust and Historic England
Bishop Auckland Town Hall
Thursday 19th October
Bishop Auckland Town Hall and project tours
Full programme option or Day event
Delegates to wear suitable clothing for tours.
Event Chair and CIOB President, Rebecca Thompson and IHBC Chair James Caird
Overview: Vision and philanthropy
Jonathan Ruffer
Area regeneration – new and old works
Durham County Council: ‘Bishop Auckland Regeneration Masterplan – draft and emerging results’
Building projects – case studies on the gallery
Chris Ferguson, Curatorial, Conservation and Exhibitions Director ACT and Emily Wheeler Project’s Manager on the Spanish Art Gallery
Landscape and walled garden
Andy Nesbitt, Head of Gardens and Parks, ACT
Catalyst to make it happen
Geoff Brown, Turner and Townsend
Heritage project partner roles
Sara Crofts: HLF – Heritage project partnership and funding
Carol Pyrah: Historic England – Heritage project partnership and regulation
Fiona Newton, IHBC: Project principles and the IHBC: From ICOMOS and the World Bank to BS 7913 and the IHBC’s ‘Practice principles’
Light buffet lunch with networking & informal opportunities for discussion
Choose any 2 of the following 4 tours selecting preferred times (subject to availability)
A. Town area
Jules Brown, Historic Places Advisor Historic England and Chris Myers, Regeneration Projects Manager, Durham County Council
B. Town buildings
David Cox, Project Director, ACT and Helen Redman, Programme Coordinator, ACT
C. Estate
Andy Nesbitt, Head of Gardens and Parks, ACT and Alan Anderson, Park Ranger, ACT
D. Mining Art Gallery
Carys Hughs, Learning Officer, ACT and Angela Thomas, Curatorial Assistant, ACT
Tours at 13.30 and 14.30 end at the Town Hall where refreshments are on offer from 15.30
After refreshments delegates are encouraged to undertake personal tours of the town and estate with colleagues.
Those on any of the Castle Tour options from 16.00, should arrange to be at the entrance to the castle at their allotted time. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated.
After the personal tours the conference closes for those not continuing to the Castle Tour option.
Full conference delegate option recommended for those leaving later on Thursday afternoon. (Subject to access and offered on first come basis to paid bookings)
At 16.00. 16.40 and 17.20, numbers permitting:
Auckland Castle internal works site visit: Geoff Brown, Turner and Townsend and Andie Harris
