I am currently working on a few designs but this is one of may favourites, so I thought it would be good to share.

It's a nice compact drinks cabinet/chest made from hardwood and finished with brass inset handles and corner features.  The two top sections hinge back to provide a pouring, mixing and serving area. Inside along 3 sides is a shelf for glasses and below is open for bottle storage.  The internal base areas are covered with leather for a none slip and easy cleaning.

Exceptional Food Extraordinary Service

A Masterclass for Dwellings: Compliance, Sustainability and Part L

Written and presented by Mark Saich, this NEW one day Green Register seminar to be held in London on 23rd February 2012 and Bristol on 15th March 2012.

Mark brings expert insight into the subject of designing high performing, healthy houses that will be future proofed against climate change. The emphasis throughout the seminar will be on down-to-earth advice to use in practice.

This seminar takes a critical exploration through Part L, SAP and associated guidance to look at what is required to achieve compliance with the building regulations and CfSH (ENE1 and 2), highlighting solutions and pitfalls through worked examples/case studies.

Throughout the day, Mark will emphasise the sustainable aspects of the Regulations and standards so that delegates leave with a full understanding of how to design and build low energy, healthy, fully compliant homes fit for the 21st century and will also question whether the current tools and guidance can truly deliver energy efficient and healthy homes.

What did previous Green Register delegates say about Mark’s Building Regs seminar?

“Really good pace and well presented, kept our attention all day”

“Relatively simple approach to complex changes to already complex subject matter – well presented”

“Really excellent & seamless, expansive knowledge”

“Course was great – Thanks!”

Booking only through Green Register

Download Green Register information and booking flyer for London event here.
Download Green Register information and booking flyer for Bristol event here.

Energy efficiency and the wider issues of sustainability are becoming key issues of concern in our fragile and rapidly changing planet. In the drive towards healthy, sustainable and energy efficient building it is becoming increasingly apparent that the use of natural (renewable) materials have a major role to play. In this new series of workshops by Green Building Solutions the use of straw bales in the construction of load and non-load bearing walls is explored through presentation, demonstration and practical workshop constructing a wall following typical details.

During this one day practical straw bale training workshop you learn about the history, viability and techniques for building with straw bales. You will get hands on experience through the construction of a demonstration wall.

Each straw bale training workshop lasts a day and covers:

History of straw bale building
Pros and cons of straw bale building
Types of straw bale building
Building regulation issues
Planning issues
Straw bale selection and quality
Laying bale walls
Resizing straw bales
Head and sole ladder construction
Loading and compression
Stiffening
Trimming and shaping
Creation of openings for doors and windows
Straw bale training workshops will be run each Spring, Summer and Autumn at a site near Blean/Dargate, Canterbury.

Workshop times: 9.00am arrival for 9.30 start until approx 4.30pm
Workshop cost: £70 per person (includes refreshments but excludes meals – please bring a packed lunch)

For 2012 dates look at the events diary or email us to be added to mailing list.

Please note straw bale training workshops are a practical and hands on experience. The workshops are held outside with minimal shelter. You will need to wear sturdy footwear and clothes appropriate to the tasks and weather.

Due to the limitation of time the days focus will be on the straw bale wall aspect of a building. Detailed coverage on rendering and plastering form part of separate workshops.

Over the years we have heard of disappointed couples who, after their wedding, realised that the fee charged by their wedding photographer only covered his attendance and a disk of proof images when they thought they had paid for a disk of print ready images. Before booking your wedding photographer it is therefore important that you are clear on exactly what you are paying. A professional photographer will provide you with a written contract setting out all their terms and conditions; make sure you read the small print!

When you meet with a photographer, here are some questions you’ll want to ask:

• What packages are offered and how many photos are included in each package?
• Are all wedding images included in print ready format or do you have to purchase them?
• What is the cost for additional time or photos?
• How much is the deposit and when is it due?
• When is the balance due?
• Is there a travel charge?
• Are the images available for family/friends to purchase, and if so, do you have to wait a specified time before you can purchase them?

The Kent Wedding Photographer offers transparent pricing - there will be no hidden costs, you will receive a disk of all your images for your personal use and although we do offer bespoke wedding albums you will not be forced into buying them.

If you would like a chat about your wedding plans please call:

01227 749460 or 07881 588802

www.thekentweddingphotographer.co.uk