About The Lime Centre (3)

On every course the participants are welcomed with coffee and, after an introductory talk by Bob Bennett, there is a demonstration of slaking burnt lime to produce lime putty. The remainder of the day is spent gaining practical experience in preparing lime mortar, laying brick and flint, making a limewash and building in chalk cob. Any special interest, such as wattle and daub repair, for example, can be blended into the course to the benefit of all. Limited numbers ensure a pleasantly informal day with plenty of individual tuition using the range of tools and conservation materials available. Sitting down to a home-cooked lunch and a glass of wine gives an opportunity for informal discussion and exchange of ideas.

Bob Bennett frequently takes the course 'on the road', both in the U.K. and overseas, giving the opportunity for larger groups to receive practical tuition on their own site or premises. Materials for sale from The Lime Centre include mature, fine-sieved lime putty, natural hydraulic limes, ready-mixed lime mortars, plasters, renders and washes. Consultancy and a mortar analysis service is also available. Literature and a programme of forthcoming courses are available from:

THE LIME CENTRE

Morestead, Winchester,
Hampshire SO21 1LZ
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)1962 713636
Fax: +44 (0)1962 715350
Email: bob@thelimecentre.co.uk

Bob Bennett is a member of the Building Limes Forum.


On every course the participants are welcomed with coffee and, after an introductory talk by Bob Bennett, there is a demonstration of slaking burnt lime to produce lime putty. The remainder of the day is spent gaining practical experience in preparing lime mortar, laying brick and flint, making a limewash and building in chalk cob. Any special interest, such as wattle and daub repair, for example, can be blended into the course to the benefit of all. Limited numbers ensure a pleasantly informal day with plenty of individual tuition using the range of tools and conservation materials available. Sitting down to a home-cooked lunch and a glass of wine gives an opportunity for informal discussion and exchange of ideas.
	Bob Bennett frequently takes the course 'on the road', both in the U.K. and overseas, giving the opportunity for larger groups to receive practical tuition on their own site or premises. Materials for sale from The Lime Centre include mature, fine-sieved lime putty, natural hydraulic limes, ready-mixed lime mortars, plasters, renders and washes. Consultancy and a mortar analysis service is also available. Literature and a programme of forthcoming courses are available from:

		THE LIME CENTRE Morestead, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 1LZ United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1962 713636 Fax: +44 (0)1962 715350 Email: bob@thelimecentre.co.uk Bob Bennett is a member of the Building Limes Forum.