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residential
weekend course
green DIY |
This
is a DIY course for beginners with a green slant. It is run by Matt
Robinson of Natural Building
Technologies.
The course
will cover many of the concepts you need to understand how your
home and its utilities work. The green element covers energy saving,
sustainable materials and building strategy to make your home (including
older houses) more sustainable, and to work out your priorities.
There
will be opportunities to discuss your own projects.
There
will be several practical sessions, including:
- draught-proofing doors
and windows
- basic carpentry
- fixing to walls
- fillers / patching
plasters
- basic electrics: changing
sockets and light fittings
- basic plumbing: fitting
taps, cutting pipes and pipe fittings
- cutting and fittings
for waste pipes
- fitting thermostatic
radiator valves
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| arrive: |
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Friday
evening at 6.30 for dinner at 7.30 |
| depart: |
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Sunday
after lunch (served at 1.00) |
| directions: |
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| what
to bring: |
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pen
and notebook; towel; work clothes or overalls; boots; money
for possible trip to pub (meals and bedding are provided)
NO DOGS PLEASE |
| let
us know: |
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if
you are vegan or have any food allergies |
| accommodation: |
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3-4
people sharing single-sex rooms |
| sat
evening: |
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either
a trip to the pub, or (depending on the weather) a bonfire.
General hanging out and socialising. |
| prices: |
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£190
high-waged; £160 waged;
£130 student / unwaged
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30
admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
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| car
sharing: |
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fitting insulation:
it saves energy, and in this case it's made of a natural material
- hemp
learning
how to cut copper pipe, and join pieces together using various types
of fixings
measuring
and cutting recycled timber to make a picnic bench; cup of tea essential,
obviously
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