The Bath Green Homes autumn programme of events kicks off this Sunday (14 September) with the Bath Home Improvement Fair, supported by Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Whether you are doing a DIY project, looking for professional help, or just want to get some ideas on how to make your home warm and beautiful, there is a lot to discover at the Bath Home Improvement Fair.
Cllr Paul Crossley (Lib-Dem, Southdown), Leader of Council, said: “The Fair is a great opportunity to find out what you can do in your own home. There will be plenty of local experts on hand to answer your questions, and you can even book a free consultation with an architect or a Bath & North East Somerset Council Listed Buildings Officer.”
The Fair brings together local trades, designers, installers, architects and organisations to create a vibrant market place. The “Ask the Expert” area offers free, bookable consultations with an architect or a Council Listed Buildings Officer by visiting www.asktheexpertbhif.eventbrite.com or by calling 01225 477528. There will also be an engaging programme of talks and free refreshments available throughout the day:
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 12.30pm | Working with an architect | PAAD Architects |
| 1pm | Fundamentals of sustainability | Mori Architects |
| 1.30pm | Love your old home | Bristol Hemp and Lime |
| 2pm | Making your home energy efficient | B&NES Energy@Home Advice Service |
| 2.30pm | Eco Refurbishment to Passive Standards | Hetreed Ross |
| 3pm | Where does all the energy go? | GCP Chartered Architects |
| 3.30pm | ‘The care and repair of Bath stone’ | Donald Insall Associates |
And, if you want to see real home improvement examples around Bath, come along to the third Bath Green Homes Open Homes weekend on 27 & 28 September with loads of new homes to check out. Some of the homes require you to book a place, so visit www.bathgreenhomes.co.uk/openhomes for details.
Bath Green Homes is a community project jointly organised by Transition Bath, Bath Preservation Trust and Bath & North East Somerset Council to inspire residents to make their homes more energy efficient.