Planning for the 2023 BLF Annual Gathering and AGM is almost complete and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone in Lincoln. This year, the Building Limes Forum Annual Gathering will focus on the themes of Simplicity, Quality, and Modernity: A Legacy of Lime. Each presentation will examine a different theme.

BLF Bursaries are intended for those demonstrating financial need and the value of attendance.  For example, apprentices, students, those in the early years of their conservation/lime career,  those who are self-employed, and those on a low or no income.  The BLF can also offer bursaries to companies or organisations that wish to bring apprentices or trainees in addition to full-price delegates.

Those interested in being considered for the Bursary can submit a bursary application here before the 4^thAugust 2023. The fund is limited, and applicants are encouraged to submit early.

The Scottish Lime Centre Trust aims to promote and further the understanding and care of Scottish traditional buildings through it’s traditional crafts and skills training and education programme.

Traditional Building Skills Bursary Scheme allows eligible applicants to a FREE place on the courses listed below:

• Lime Pointing
• C1 Making and Using Traditional Mortars (Contractor Level 1)
• C2 Traditional Masonry Repair (Contractor Level 2)
• P1 Repairing Traditional Masonry (Professional Level 1)
• P2 Masonry Building Conservation – Principles & Techniques (Professional Level 2)
• Rendering and Harling with Lime
• Rubble Wall Building 2 Surface Repair of Stone
• Introduction to Stonemasonry
• Sash and Case Window Repairs

Check out the eligibility criteria and download the application form

Funding generously awarded by Historic Environment Scotland through their HES Support Fund scheme.

Heritage Trust Network is recruiting for a new post of Heritage Trainee (Scotland) for a fixed term of 6 months. This exciting post has been designed to help the successful applicant develop on-the-job skills, knowledge and networks to help them gain early-career access to the heritage sector. The role is funded by Historic Environment Scotland and National Trust for Scotland.

Post: Heritage Trainee (Scotland), full time (37 hours p/w)

Application deadline: 12 noon, Monday 14^th August 2023

Location: Working from home or from an agreed shared workspace anywhere in Scotland.

More information and application details here: https://www.heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/historic-environment-scotland-funding-provides-new-heritage-trainee-post/