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Self Build & Renovation: Live! - Episode 3 - 'Heating & Energy and October Show Timetable Preview'

Catch up on the third episode of Self Build & Renovation: Live!, where we 'Meet (some of) the Experts' from the upcoming National Self Build & Renovation Show on Friday 11th - Saturday 12th October.

In this episode, our series host Chris Dawes (Visual PR) is joined by special guest experts Clarissa Youden (Associate Director of Total Home Energy – heat recovery and ventilation specialists) and welcoming back Rob Bohm (Heating Consultant for CLPM Project Management Services and NSBRC Course Presenter) to delve into the headline subjects of heating and energy.

In the second half of the episode, Chris catches up with NSBRC’s Katy Ashcroft (Marketing Content Manager) and Nick Whant (Sustainability Manager) to have a look at some of the highlights in the timetable for the jam packed two-day Self Build & Renovation Show.

On Friday 11th October, we will be broadcasting a special edition of Self Build & renovation: Live! from day one of the National Self Build & Renovation Show. We look forward to catching up with more of our expert partners on the day as well as some of visitors. If you're attending the show, why not come and have a chat with Chris and our broadcast team?

This two-day show on Friday 11th - Saturday 12th October, will bring together masterclasses, case studies, seminars and a line-up of experts ready to share their advice. There will be more than 200 exhibitors in the Trade Village, as well as a range of professional services on hand offering free 1:2:1 consultations, including architects, designers, and planning experts.

To watch our new programme, live or on-demand, make sure you’re following our social media channels, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn.

Plus, while you’re here, why not claim free tickets by booking in advance today?

We look forward to welcoming you to the Centre soon!


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