We are counting down the days until our Sustainable and Traditional Buildings Fair, taking place on Saturday 11th May 2024, here at the Tywi Centre! From 10 am, experts, suppliers, and contractors will come together to provide essential insights and solutions for making homes more sustainable. In Wales, where 1.4 million homes consume 27% of all energy, the demand for eco-friendly home solutions has never been more important!
Concerned about the cost? No worries! The fair will be a free ticketed event, aiming to cut through the confusion surrounding home improvements and guide attendees through the journey of adapting their homes for a greener future.
Thanks to the generous funding from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund and Carmarthenshire County Council, the Sustainable and Traditional Buildings Fair promises to be a celebration of our great nation's rich heritage and a commitment to a sustainable lifestyle. From energy-saving innovations to family-friendly entertainment provided by Circus Eruption, the Fair will have something for the whole family!
We will provide an immersive showcase of advice and live demonstrations, including: stonemasonry demonstrations from Coe Stone Ltd; lime plastering expertise from Pembrokeshire Limework; and a traditional hand-forged metalwork showcase delivered by Phoenix Forge. Our very own windows specialist, Tom Duxbury, will also address queries on traditional timber sash windows.
More live demonstration opportunities consist of: traditional Lead work by Jones and Fraser; traditional thatching display by Pembrokeshire Thatch & Carpentry Services; and traditional joinery & furniture expertise by Gwaith Pren Dominic Wright Woodwork. Simon Howard Glass will provide demonstrations of period and contemporary stained glass, while Ty Mawr Lime, a market leader in environmentally friendly building materials, will offer insights into their innovative solutions. An extensive list of all the specialists attending can be found on here: https://www.tywicentre.org.uk/what-we-do/training-and-education/sustainable-and-traditional-buildings-fair-2024/
Fair attendees can also expect fantastic insights into Sustainable Construction and Energy Generation, where leading specialist companies – including Birds Hill Renewables, Celtic Sustainables, Sustainable Traditional Building Alliance (STBA), Green Skills Academy - Coleg Sir Gar, Wool Insulation Wales, EBUKI, Strawbale UK, Construction Wales Innovation Centre, Weinerburger, Vivus Solutions Ltd and Dinefwr Orchardeers – will make sustainable practices more accessible to everyday homeowners, in all their fields. Guests can also attend various talks, hosted by Archaeologist and historian, Alex Langlands, Design and Development Consultant , Phil Roberts, and EBUKI CEO, Roland Keeble. During the day, guests will have the chance to explore various trade stands to meet leaders improving energy efficiency in Welsh homes and connect with various suppliers, contractors, and specialists.
Helena Burke, our Heritage Skills and Projects Officer, said:
“Here at the Tywi Centre, we are incredibly excited for our Sustainable and Traditional Buildings fair! We can’t wait to welcome both specialists and guests – it will be an amazing opportunity for our leading contractors, suppliers and experts to showcase their expertise and products, and for guests to gain insight on sustainable practices and implement them on their own homes.
“What are you waiting for? Tickets are free- come and join us!”
Tickets are still available and can be booked here – we can’t wait to see you there!
