Owners and occupiers of historic buildings in the Yorkshire Dales National Park will have the chance next month to pick up tips and advice on ways of keeping their properties in excellent condition.

The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) has organised a free ‘Caring for Your Historic Buildings’ event on October 24 at the People’s Hall in Sedbergh that will cover a range of topics including:

• principles of conservation
• causes and treatment of damp
• stone masonry repairs including demonstrations with lime mortars
• how to employ an architect

The day is being organised by the YDNPA’s Assistant Building Conservation Officer Gaby Rose, who said: “The aim is to provide residents with some specialist advice and information to help them maintain their property and so retain its character and value. It will also highlight the hazards they will encounter by using wrong materials and inappropriate building methods.”

Speakers will include Historic Buildings Consultant Jonathan Ratter and Conservation Architects Elaine Blackett-Ord and James Innerdale.

The number of participants at the event will be limited so it is strictly a matter of first come, first served.

Anyone wanting to book a place should phone 01969 652354 or email admin@herriothh.org.uk