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Very good 2009 show. Friday was packed, with the talks well attended. Staff at Buildstore, the organisers, said they added more eco exhibits this year in response to last year’s Big Green Home Show. They also added a section outside, the Outdoor Living Zone, to the rear of BuildStore’s National Self Build & Renovation Centre […]

Had some feedback from the blog about the closure of the Albert Bridge. So here is a full list of all bridges from Hampton Court in Surrey (near London) to the Thames estuary (and out to the rest of the world). Inland – the first bridge is the A433 at Thameshead Lots of small bridges […]

Segen are holding open days in: Shropshire -Tuesday 13th October Northamptonshire -Tuesday 27th October Nottinghamshire – Thursday 12th November. Details from Segen >

Reminder – Fri 23rd – Sun 25th Oct – The National Self Build & Renovation Centre, Swindon Great show in Swindon centre off the M4 junction 16. See main blog about this Free tickets >

Interbuild 18-21 October 2009, NEC, Birmingham Big show for the construction industry – trade but of some interest to serious DIY people – you can get a free ticket by registering. Eco Modular Living have a special display – they recycle old buildings. This is the big deal now as only 1% of housing stock […]

This will disrupt the usually just about OK traffic around south and central London. Traffic will be diverted to Chelsea and Battersea bridges. These are in the order CAB going upriver (towards the west – Chelsea, Albert, Battersea bridges – Battersea is the small one with lanterns and no fancy superstructure). Then WPH (Wandsworth, Putney, […]

National Self Build & Renovation Centre, Swindon Next up is the Big Green Home Show > Diary Dates 2009-10 The Big Green Home Show Fri 23rd – Sun 25th Oct 2009 Renovating & Remodelling Weekend Sat 14th – Sun 15th Nov 2009 Self Build Course Mon 16th – Fri 20th Nov 2009 David Snell & […]