‘Building conservation in practice’ Matt Osmont, RIBA Rowen Memorial Hall 7.30 pm, Thursday 26 September 2019 All welcome…Refreshments available The Conwy Valley is blessed with many ancient buildings of national importance and we are all increasingly aware of their value to our communities, heritage and landscape. However, over the years, indifference and the application of inappropriate conservation methods have sadly degraded many fine buildings. Fortunately there is now a better understanding of appropriate technologies and a wider appreciation of the importance of good practice. In his talk Matt will tell us about modern attitudes, approaches and policy, including planning requirements, and look at some well-known local examples. About Matt:- Matt Osmont is Senior Conservation Architect at Donald Insall Associates, Conwy, a leading conservation architecture practice, where he is responsible for assessing and advising on conservation projects throughout North Wales. He is architect to the Bro Celynnin Ministry Area and has recently assessed all their churches, including the Valley churches of St Mary’s, Caerhun, St Peter’s, Llanbedr y Cennin, the Llangelynnin Old Church and St Benedict’s, Gyffin. Matt is an acccredited RIBA Conservation Architect, a Professional Examiner for the RIBA and holds a master’s degree in Sustainable Building Conservation. Cymrd Isaf, Conwy, 15/16th century family home of our late Hon The early medieval church of Secretary, Miss Dilys Glynne (Photo: discoveringoldwelshhouses.co.uk) St Mary’s, Caerhun (Photo: caruconwy Next meeting: Thursday 31 October, Seion Chapel, Llanrwst: Chris Baines, naturalist and broadcaster: ‘Working with nature – from water management to wildlife gardening’ .