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CALENDAR OF EVENTS



​Programme of Visits & Talks
All of our visits and talks are free to our members unless otherwise stated. Subject to availability, non-members are welcome to attend at a charge of £5.00 per person.​

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Forthcoming Events in 2025


​CPD Curtain Walling at York College
There are various CGI renders within the presentation to help people visualize how various parts interact with each other, there are many and varied samples showing different curtain walling sections and fixing brackets etc.


​Topics covered:
 What is curtain wall and what is its purpose...? Definitions. CGI film showing the construction of a steel framed building and the installation of all the curtain wall elements.  Design Considerations – Wind Load & Pressures Detail - Curtain Wall Assembly. Detail – Curtain wall – Structural Silicone Glazed Detail – Curtain wall – Aesthetic Detailing. Bracketry, Interfacing & Sequencing Pressure Equalisation Through Zone or Mullion drained Curtain Wall.  Cleaning and Maintenance Glass specification and considerations. Combined Curtain Wall & Glass Performance. Testing and Certification. (video will be played of curtain wall test) Closed Loop Recycling.

Friday 28th February 2025 at 11.00 am at York College,
​Simbalk Lane, Bishopthorpe,
York. YO23 2BB
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Please reply to Bernard Turgoose     [email protected] if you plan to attend by Tuesday 25th February.


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Further events to be arranged. More information will be published as the events calendar is arranged.

Past Events


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​Return Visit to York Minster Centre of Excellence​
​Works to the Stoneyard portion of the development is nearing completion.
The new CNC stonecutting machinery has now been installed and this will be the last opportunity to view the project prior to the building handover in October. 
Minster Stoneyard.
Deangate,
York.
Wednesday 2nd October 2024
@1.00pm.

Expected duration  1.25 hrs.
PPE Essential.
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Safety shoes / Boots / helmet + HiViz Waistcoat.

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York Central Masterplan.
The Guild has been kindly offered the opportunity to visit the York  Central Site to learn more about the £100m infrastructure package Sisk will be delivering over the course of the next couple of years.

To book your place please contact - [email protected].
John Sisk & Son.
York Central - Teardrop Site.

Re-scheduled date
Tuesday 10th September 2024 @  10.30am.
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​Expected Duration 2Hrs.

PPE Essential !!
Helmet, Hi Viz & Safety Boots / Shoes.


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- ​Visit to the Georgian Townhouse.
Property owner Beth Davies has given us the opportunity to show Guild members around the her home and explain how the building has been returned to is former glory winning the John Shannon Conservation York Design Award in 2023.

To book your place please contact - Guy Armitage at [email protected]
​70 Walmgate,
​York.
Monday 24th June 2024 @
6.00pm prompt.

Expected Duration 1Hr.

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 Annual General Meeting.
All Guild Members & partners are invited to our AGM.
Light refreshments to be served.
To allow catering to be arranged, if attending  please contact - [email protected].
The Ainsty.
59 Boroughbridge Road,
​York.
Wednesday 24th April 2024 @ 7.00pm prompt.

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Visit to York Minster Centre of Excellence.
​We have been granted the opportunity to have a conducted tour around the Simpson construction site as they construct the new Heritage Skills Centre of Excellence.
​To book a space on the tour please contact - [email protected] 

Minster Stone Yard
Deangate,
York

Thursday 11th April 2024 @ 2.00pm.

PPE essential!!
Helmet, Hi Viz jacket or waistcoat + Safety Shoes / boots.

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York College - Department of Construction 
​​A visit to view the recently completed extended facilities for the Department of Construction at our local FE College .
Contact - [email protected].
Sim Balk Lane, Dringhouses,
York
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Wednesday 20th March  @ 3.00pm.
​Meet outside main entrance.

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Castle Mill Foss Pumping Station
A guided tour and insight into the upgraded flood defences for York. Please contact Steve Owen to book a place.
Fossgate pumping station
Castle Mills Bridge
York
​YO10 4AB
Tuesday 20th
August 2019
​4.00pm

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​Stonework repair Talk - Richard Bradley
Visit part of Theatre Royal's original stone façade which was relocated to create a decorative screen along the Fulford Road frontage and find out about the repair process and view the reconstruction of two of the original coach houses at the rear.  
79 Fulford Road
York
​YO10 4BD
Friday 30th
August 2019
6pm

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Goddards House & Garden Tour
Visit this spectacular example of an Arts & Crafts house built for the Terrys family in York. A guided tour focusing on maintaining and improving a public listed building.
27 Tadcaster Road
York
YO24 1GG
Tuesday 3rd
​September 2019
​3.00 pm
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Malmaison - York
Visit Broadley's conversion of the 1960s former Aviva offices to a 150 Malmaison Boutique hotel with sky bar. Places limited. Contact Steve Owen

Rougier Street
​York

Tuesday 17th
September 2019
3.30 pm


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YGOB Scouts Construction Day
Our Scouts & Guides day aims to introduce to basic construction techniques by having competing teams build a project. Volunteers from membership and material donations from local buisnesses will be needed to ensure an enjoyable day!

Snowball plantation
Common Ln,
​Stockton on the Forest,
York
​YO19 5XS

Sunday 22nd
​September 2019


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New Lodge Development
Visit to the Joseph Rowntree Trust's vision to create a vibrant new centre for village life around the Folk Hall in New Earswick. 
Contact : [email protected]

New Earswick



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Tuesday 24th
September 2019 
2.30 - 3.30

​Places limited


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Bauder CPD seminar
Come along to the Bauder Green Roof Seminar.  To book a place, contact : Steve Owen
Bedern Hall
Battle Garth
St Andrewgate
York
​YO1 7AL ​
Wednesday 9th
October 2019
7.00pm start
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Light refreshments available

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New Mental Health Hospital
A visit to the purpose designed mental health facility under construction by Wates.
​Contact Bernard Turgoose to book : [email protected]
Haxby Road
​Next to York St Johns University Sports facilities
On hold
​Times/date tbc

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New Homes - Tadcaster Road
Site visit to the Chase, a new home development on Tadcaster Road by Arncliffe Homes.
Contact : Bernard Turgoose [email protected]
Tadcaster Road
York
​(near Cross Keys pub)
On hold
​Times/date tbc

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Ciniworld 
An invitation from Simpson to visit the 13 screen multiplex cinema development. 
Contact : Michael Hammill
​[email protected]

York Community Stadium
Huntington
​York
Monday 4th
November 2019
​16.00-18.00
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RIBA CPD Roadshow - York​
A unique opportunity for construction and design professionals to gain up-to-date knowledge and enhance personal proficiency on a wide range of subjects, as well as earning CPD points.
​Click for full programme details


Park Inn by Radisson
North Street
York
YO1 6JF
Thursday 7th
November 2019
09:30 – 16:00

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Craftmanship Awards Evening
Presentation and awards ceremony for our 20th year of awards.
Bedern Hall
Battle Garth
St Andrewgate
York
​YO1 7AL
Thursday 14th
November 2019
6.30

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Talk on the Conservation Areas Advisory Panel.
Come and enjoy an interesting and informative  talk by the panels chair John Ives

125 Tadcaster Road
York
​YO24 1QJ
Thursday 21st
​November 2019
​7.30

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Lime Renders, Clay Plasters and Natural Surface Finishes- CPD by Womersleys
A CPD event looking at the historic use of Lime and Clay plasters in historic buildings, restoration and how they can be applied efficiently to new buildings.
Bedern Hall
Battle Garth
St Andrewgate
York
​YO1 7AL ​
Tuesday 3rd
December 2019
18:30 

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Curtain Wall CPD
A talk on the technical aspects of curtain wall in CPD format.
​Contact : ​Bernard Turgoose [email protected]
Bedern Hall
Battle Garth
St Andrewgate
York

​YO1 7AL 
Wednesday 22nd
January 2020

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Putting Drone Technology to Work
The presentation will consider aviation legislation using examples of projects that have realised value for clients. It will outline some of the common pitfalls around starting to use drones and how to maximise potential.
click for information & registration
Preston
​Lancashire
Tuesday 28th
January 2020
6.30-8.30

Hotpot provided


£10 registration

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Accounts, Tax, Invoicing, CIS and more ...
An interactive presentation and talk by Hunter Gee Holroyd with opportunities ​to discuss real issues and share ideas
Venue tbc
Now in May 2020
Date tbc
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Family Ancestry Night
Presentation by Shirley Sinclair On Family history with a twist and a chance to learn some basic skills in an informal atmosphere
125 Tadcaster Road
York
​YO24 1QJ
Tuesday 18th
February 2020
7.00 for 7.30

Buffet/refreshments

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Ilke Homes Factory
A visit to the modular homes factory to see production in progress and see how home building is being revolutionised. 
​​Contact : ​Bernard Turgoose [email protected]
Ilke Homes Factory
Flaxby
Knaresborough
​HG5 0XJ
March 2020
Date/Times tbc
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Travel through Africa
Enjoy a drink and nibbles, whilst taking a guided exploration of Africa and all the sights and experiences it has to offer. 
Contact : [email protected]

125 Tadcaster Road
York
​YO24 1QJ
Tuesday 10th
March 2020
​7 for 7.30
Light buffet & refreshments

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York Handmade Bricks
Visit to the York Handmade brick company in Alne to see production first hand.
Winchester House Forest Lane
Alne, York
YO61 1TU
Tuesday 10th
March 2020
​10:30am

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Minster Stone Yard & St Williams College
Tour of the Stone Yard and visit to St William’s College where they will be in the middle of a major refurbishment of the C15th building.  The tours will end with Evensong for those who wished to stay.
Minster Stone Yard
Deangate
York
​YO1 7HH

April 2020
​Date/Time tbc

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The man who runs up mountains
Come and Meet Tom and hear about some of his extreme sporting adventures and get some tips on nutrition and fitness
TBC
May 2020
Date/Time TBC

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Architectural Bike Ride
Join the Master for this 15-20 mile bike ride exploring sites of Architectural interest around York. It's not a race, so anyone can come. Finish at 125 Tadcaster Road for buffet & refreshments.
Contact : [email protected]
Start at : 
St Leonards Hospice
185 Tadcaster Road
York
​YO24 1GL
Date tbc
June 2020
10.30

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£10 donation to St Leonards

Social Events 2019/20
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Pizza, Pasta & Prosecco evening
Michael & Erica invite members and partners to an informal get together. Please come along and join us.
125 Tadcaster Road
York
​YO24 1QJ
Tuesday 2nd
​July 2019
7pm
Bring your own drinks

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3 Guild Dinner
An enjoyable evening with good food and great company for members & partners to relax in the beautiful setting of Bedern Hall. 
​Contact : Hazel Hague for booking form and more details - [email protected]
Bedern Hall
St Andrewgate
York
YO1 7AL


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Friday 16th
August 2019
7.00 for 7.30

​£30 per head
​Plus raffle

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William Bonney Rose Bowl
Join us for the William Bonney Rose Bowl gold tournament.

Forrest Park Golf Club,
The Village,
Stockton on the Forest,
York,
YO32 9UF

Friday 27th 
​September


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3 Guilds Quiz Night
​A fun and competative evening with a light supper. Members and Parntners welcome. Dress casual.
​Contact : Hazel Hague for booking form and more details - [email protected]
Bedern Hall
St Andrewgate
York
YO1 7AL
Thursday 3rd
​October 2019
7.00 for 7.30


£10.00 entry
Plus raffle

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Past Masters Dinner
An invite only dinner for all past Masters to get together to enjoy some fine food and celebrate the Guild.  
Ellen Best Room
Dean Court Hotel
Duncombe Place
York
​YO1 7EF
Thursday 17th
October 2019
7pm

​£30.00 per person 

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65th Annual Dinner
Join us at our 65th Annual Dinner for an evening of excellent food and company.
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Contact : [email protected]
Merchant Taylors
Aldwark
York
YO1 7BX
Friday 22nd
November 2019
​7pm

Tickets £55.00

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Annual Church Service
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Join us at our Annual church service in All Saints Church

Contact: [email protected]
All Saints Church
Sunday 24th
November 2019

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 Curry & Carols night
A fun informal evening to enjoy some tasty curries and have a bit of a festive sing song. Members & Partners most welcome.
Contact : [email protected]
125 Tadcaster Road
York
​YO24 1QJ
Thursday 12th
December 2019
​7pm


Donations to St Leonards

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Spring Social
Theme to be confirmed
125 Tadcaster Road
York
​YO24 1QJ
Friday 27th
March 2020
​7pm

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Blades Cup
​Join us for the 2020 Blades cup.
Fulford Golf Club
Friday 17th
​April 2020

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Summer BBQ Party
An informal evening to enjoy all things BBQ. Loads of tasty food and plenty to drink. Members and Partners all welcome. Let's bring along some potential new members. 
​Contact : [email protected]
125 Tadcaster Road
York
​YO24 1QJ
Friday 3rd 
July 2020
7pm

​Tickets £10



Official business
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Annual General Meeting
Bedern Hall
St Andrewgate
York
YO1 7AL
Tuesday 28th
April 2020
​7pm

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Court Meetings
6.30 start
125 Tadcaster Road
York
​YO24 1QJ
​Thursday 7th
November 2019

Our Event Sponsors

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Hunter Gee Holroyd provides accountancy, taxation, business consultancy and corporate finance services to small and medium sized businesses.

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Native Architects is a Yorkshire based architects’ practice specialising in delivering individually designed, low environmental cost sustainable buildings. 
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​Houghtons of York are a well established family run business with a wealth of experience specialising in high quality architectural joinery and fine woodcarving for customers throughout the UK.
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York based solicitors providing advice to individuals, families and businesses on a wide range of legal issues. Winners of National Conveyancing Firm of the year.
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Carter Jonas is a multi-disciplinary property partnership, intent on helping clients realise their goals and aspirations by providing ‘simply better advice’.

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