historic heritage of the Wakefield district. The symposium 'The Challenge of Conservation' will explore some of the more controversial aspects of building conservation and provide the interested public with an opportunity to learn more about the particular challenges involved in dealing with very difficult buildings. The event will take place at the Urban Studies Centre, Wakefield on Saturday 19th October 1985, and will be chaired by Dr Derek Linstrum, Radcliffe Reader in Architectural History and Conservation at York University, with guest speakers including Mrs D.E. Potter,of the HBMC, Mr John Goodchild, the City of Wakefield Principal Local Studies Officer & Archivist, and Mrs June Hargreaves, Deputy City Planning Officer of York City Council. Other speakers will present case studies. Application forms and further details can be obtained by telephoning Bob Scriven at Wakefield on 0924 370211 ext 417. Northern Region Following the meeting in June, when the Association visited the Castle Eden Conservation Area,- owing to a lamentable lapse by your Secretary we have not had a meeting. You will be pleased to hear, therefore, that arrangements have been made to visit a selection of conservation works in Cleveland County, on 31st October conducted by Peter Roghs and members of the County Conservation team. Meet at 3.00pm at Yarm Town Hall; and there will be an Association meeting afterwards in the Green Dragon in Stockton. TYNEANDWEARBUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST LTD: 'BUTTRESS'- THE WAY AHEAD A day conference on Saturday October Page 12 19th at Jarrow Hall, organisea oy i:ue Tyne and Wear Building preservation Trust Ltd. ('BUTTRESS') The intention is to show how BUTTRESS operates at the present time, how the buildings are to be preserved and identified, and how the actual process of restoration is undertaken. One of the main concerns is the financing of these operations, and this is particularly pertinent with the approaching demise of Tyne and Wear County Council. The afternoon's activities will look specifically at this question, and examine both the national conservation scene with Mr. John Fidler of English Heritage and then BUTTRESS' future with Mr Richard Harbottle, the Trust Chairman. Eastern Region REPAIR ANDRESTORATIONIN IPSWICH An afternoon walk around the historic centre on Thursday 31st October. Visits to include - a dockside warehouse; paving schemes; St Stephen's Church; the Ancient House ( a Grade I timber-framed house); and Pykenham's Gateway. Meet in the 'Maltkiln' pub (near the Customs ·House) at 12.30 for 1.15 start. For more information and to confirm attendance, please contact: Michael Munt Globe House, New St., Chelmsford (Essex CC) Tel: 352232 ext 295. ONE LESS LISTED BUILDING North Hertfordshire District Council is hoping to take legal action against the owner of a Cl7 Grade II timber framed house who demolished it overnight without listed building consent. An application for retrospective consent is awaited; if the Planning Committee refuse consent, prosecution proceedings will be commenced. Unsurprisingly, the owner's defence is that the building was dangerous.
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