ASBC Heritage & Conservation Specialists

08/05/2026

Thank you to all who visited us for our 'Hands on Heritage' day. And for the amazing feedback. It was a pleasure to meet everyone. Your kind and generous donations have been presented to Melbourne Community Care The event was made possible and with thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust & Melbourne Hall - The Gardens

01/05/2026

Free Hands-On Heritage Event:
Live Leadwork Showcase at Melbourne Hall in Derbyshire - Saturday 2nd May. 10am-3pm.

Taking place at the Carriage Ring on Pool Road, this free public event offers a rare chance to see traditional leadworking skills demonstrated live.
Free entry. All welcome.

Visitors can:
• Watch live heritage skills demonstrations,
•Take part in hands-on activities - there will be opportunities to cast and take home lead roses, stag heads, leaves, etc (for a small donation to Melbourne Community Care),
•Ask questions and chat with conservation experts.

Whether you're interested in historic buildings, traditional materials, or heritage craft skills, this is a great opportunity to see specialist techniques up close.

The showcase forms part of our Hands-On Heritage programme, helping more people discover and understand the specialist skills needed to care for historic buildings.

This event is made possible thanks to:
Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust
The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Melbourne Hall - The Gardens

23/04/2026

Looking for a relaxed Bank Holiday weekend day out?

☕ Start your morning with coffee in the village
🔨 Drop into our Live Leadwork Showcase at Melbourne Hall (10am–3pm)
🖐 Have a go, watch demonstrations, and chat with conservation experts
🌿 From 1pm, explore Melbourne Hall Gardens
🍽 Finish with a late lunch or a wander around the village. A stroll around Melbourne is full of delightful surprises, with lots of back roads and side streets to explore!

Leadwork might not be the first thing you notice on historic buildings, but it’s what keeps them protected for generations. Come and see this traditional craft in action with ASBC Heritage & Conservation Specialists

📅 Saturday 2nd May
📍 Carriage Ring, Melbourne Hall
🎟 Free entry — all welcome

More details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-heritage-live-leadwork-showcase-tickets-1987506601748?aff=oddtdtcreator

17/04/2026

📣 New Date Announced: Live Leadwork Showcase

Our Live Leadwork Showcase at Melbourne Hall has been rearranged and will now take place on:

📅 Saturday 2nd May
🕙 10am–3pm
📍 The Carriage Ring, Melbourne Hall
🎟 Free entry – all welcome

Join us with ASBC Heritage & Conservation Specialists to see traditional leadworking skills in action - from live demonstrations to hands-on opportunities and expert advice.

Leadwork plays a vital role in protecting historic buildings, helping roofs and structures last for generations.

Find out more and let us know you're hoping to join us: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-heritage-live-leadwork-showcase-tickets-1987506601748?aff=oddtdtcreator

Made possible thanks to National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Melbourne Hall.

16/01/2026

12/01/2026

Completion of our project at St Mary Magdalene Church, Newark on Trent 🎥🎤📺 BBC News

It's now been taken off the "at risk" register.

This Grade I-listed church in Nottinghamshire has had masonry repairs, a new roof, and a new space for community activities, following a £4m restoration.

Take a look inside: https://bbc.in/4qlgqTE

15/12/2025

14/11/2025

13/11/2025

Recognition for one of our smaller projects at Tissinaton in the Derbyshire Peak District. The derelict building was restored with support from the Farming in Protected Landscapes fund.

The restoration project received several nominations at the Derbyshire Historic Buildings Awards as well as a commendation in the Restoration of a Historic Garden or Landscape category.

It was a pleasure to work with the Tissington Estate, the Peak District National Park, and Evans Vettori Architects.

Thanks to Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust for the awards and Tissington Hall for hosting.

Peak District National Park
Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust
Evans Vettori Architects
Tissington Hall
Tissington Village
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Historic Derbyshire