The APPG on Conservation, Places & People has issued its inaugural report on The Value of Heritage. It offers five recommendations to government to improve the environment within which heritage buildings could play an even greater role in the UK’s economy, its 2050 carbon commitments, and its cultural and wellbeing impacts.
Listed properties make fantastic film locations: a property Heritage Revival has been involved with features in Amazon Prime’s new Cinderella
After 12 months – let’s learn from the experts how to play with abandon…Beam introduces you to a wide range of people inspired by the power of play.
Welcome to a Beam-Inspired start to 2021 The 11th edition of Beam is now available put together with inspiration in mind. I am delighted to be able to share with you Abby Rose’s award winning podcast Farmerama. The ‘Learn’ section shares Belle Benfield‘s work as an artist and herbalist. There are also lots of links …
Past contributors to Beam share with us their nominations for people who are quietly working hard to raise the profile of their contributions to our ethical world. Read on to be inspired….
SAVE Britain’s Heritage’s 2021 Building at Risk Register has been updated with over 50 new entries. Read on to find out more.
November’s Beam is Generating Warmth Put the kettle on and spend five minutes catching up with the latest newsletter here which takes a look at keeping warm. I have a conversation with Mark Harding, a blacksmith, who shares an insight into his skills and trade, I provide an update on embodied energy, and include some …
Finding a blacksmith is vital for the appropriate repair for heritage buildings, but also for commissioning that special ‘something’ for the garden…
October Beam’s out: piecing it together This month the newsletter celebrates the value of repair for longevity in different creative outlets. I share Kate Sekule’s book launched last month with Penguin: Mend! A Refashioning Manual and Manifesto. I’m hopeful that with her tips my darning will take off…and yours too! The repair and rehabitation of …
September’s Beam Shines on Communal Nature This month Beam reflects on now nature has been a common theme of inspiration and wellness during the last few months for many of us. I interview the artist Rashanna Rasheid-Walker, and the social practice artist Owen Griffiths. The Guerrilla Geographer & Creative Explorer Dan Raven-Ellison shares how he …
