Introduction to Thatching - Sounds Fun!!

[BAJR Host]

CAMBRIAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROJECTS
Ancient Arts, Creative Futures

Introduction to Thatching

Weekend course at Old Chapel Farm (mid-Wales)
By Master Thatcher Alan Jones.
7th #8211; 8th June 2008



A mixture of illustrated presentation and hands-on experience, this course will not only give an insight into the techniques, styles and practicalities of thatching, but will contain latest experimental results in growing longstraw and managing reed beds in Wales.

Limited Spaces. Accommodation and evening meal available Friday. (Arrival after 5pm). Teaching 10am Sat - 4.00pm Sun Accommodation in yurts, all food provided, mostly from our organic holding. All inclusive price UKP 180 per person, concessions UKP 150. Special rates for local people traveling in daily

Bookings by post or email:
Kevin or Fran Blockley, Old Chapel Farm,
Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6JR.
Tel: 01686 413857. Email: kevin@cambarch.co.uk
For company details visit http://www.cambarch.co.uk


"No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.."
Khufu

[Gog]

Not natural bedfellows, the words 'Wales' and 'Thatcher'!

Its great to see the way archaeologists are thinking of so many 'spin-offs' these days - makes us all more relevant. If I didn't have a million kids sucking my bank account dry, I might be tempted myself.

[m300572]

Get hold of a book called "The Thatcher's Craft" and teach yourself - it gets you to the point where you can thatch an Iron Age roundhouse reconstruction!

[Gog]

Thatching my car might be a good start - that might sort the leaky sun-roof

[BAJR Host]

Has anyone decided to go on this...? Wish I was closer!

This is a prime example of enjoyment - diversity - training - fun - cheap - sustainable - !

Nice one!

"No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.."
Khufu

[Gog]

Why not have a straw-poll?

[BAJR Host]

you should not rush into these things!

:face-huh:

"No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.."
Khufu

[Sparky]

There should be a grass ceiling on these jokes.

[Dirty Dave Lincoln]

As a firm believer in the use of natural resources for roofing-does that make me a "Thatcherite"? [?]

[Outheloop]

Not sure about those prices tho! are they really into 6-figures?