There are still some places left for a special, free day school being organised for owners and occupiers of historic buildings in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The ‘Caring for Your Historic Buildings’ event on October 24 at the People’s Hall in Sedbergh will give people the chance to pick up tips and advice on ways of keeping their properties in excellent condition.

It has been organised by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) and 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 YDNPA’s Assistant Building Conservation Officer Gaby Rose, said: “We still have some places available for last minute bookings.

“The day school aims to give people 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.

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