Free training course for volunteers looking after historic chapels

Are you one of those unsung heroes who help care for our historic chapels and churches?  Does dealing with damp, a leaky roof, blocked drains or broken gutters concern you? If so, then help is at hand.

The Methodist Property Office is supporting a scheme called Faith in Maintenance that offers courses and support to the thousands of volunteers who help care for historic buildings. Faith in Maintenance provides training in recognising potential problems, understanding the use of traditional materials and construction and tackling common maintenance problems.

The free courses offer a full day of training, including practical sessions and professional speakers and access to a dedicated follow-up telephone advice service. The Methodist Property Office will be in touch with district property secretaries to help coordinate and distribute information to interested people but you can find out more, including venues and dates at:

www.spabfim.org.uk
www.methodist.org.uk