46 C O N T E X T 1 3 0 : J U LY 2 0 1 3 l Cambridge & Chelmsford MSc Conservation of Buildings Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford Are You… • A Property, Surveying, or Architecture Graduate? • A Non Cognate Graduate with Heritage Experience? • A Professionally Qualified Property Specialist? • Passionate about Heritage and developing your Career in Conservation? Our two year part-time, seven trimesters, course includes: • Conservation & Legislation (Philosophy and Implementation) • Facilities Management of Heritage Buildings • The Science & Economics of Historic Buildings • Surveying the Historic Building (Interpretation of Architectural Evolution) • Research Methods and Major Project (Dissertation) Start January or September Tel: 0845 271 3333 Email: [email protected] Visit: www.anglia.ac.uk/context13 NPPF;Wales may have a new Heritage Bill within the next two years; and the proposed merger of Historic Scotland and the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland is already being met with substantial opposition. All this against a backdrop of repeated budget cuts and financial uncertainty. ‘Let everyone know I lived a happy life.’ Orhan Pamuk, The Museum of Innocence Being chair of the IHBC can be enjoyable as well as hard work. I have met lovely people, learnt a great deal, acquired a mastery of another language (actually that is not quite true: I managed ‘Come in Mr Brown, everything is ready.’ Michael Cunningham, The Hours I wish Mike Brown the best of times as the new chair.The IHBC is very lucky to have such a dedicated and committed person to take on the role. He has already given so much to the IHBC in his work on the Context editorial board, the communications and outreach committee and most recently as chair of the policy committee that I am surprised he is ready to offer yet more of his huge experience and knowledge. However, he is and I am very grateful for it. ‘I set down these words as a salute and a farewell.’ John Buchan, Mr Standfast Jo Evans to stumble through a speech inWelsh with much patient tutoring from the president), and worked alongside dedicated, intelligent, committed and entertaining people. I would like to thank so many people for their help, patience and support that this article could develop into a long list of those to whom I owe a substantial debt of gratitude. ‘It was jolly nice everyone thinking I was king I can tell you.’ Enid Blyton, MoreWishing Chair Stories This being the IHBC there is not much curtseying or deferential nodding when you are the chair, which is very right and proper.We are a very democratic organisation.
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