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Posted on January 3, 2011 by Sara Crofts

The Dance Scholarship Trust was established in 1988 to support the Scholarship programme organised by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB). The Trust is named in honour of Monica Dance, Secretary of the SPAB for many years and staunch advocate of the Scholarship until her death in 1999, and her husband Harry. The Trust was set up with the specific intention of helping to guarantee funds for the Scholarship in the future. Find out more about the DST on the About page.

If you have any suggestions about features that you would like to see on the website or information you think we should include please drop us a line!

Scholars and Fellows Blog

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Sara Crofts

You can now follow the scholars and fellows progress on the SPAB’s new blog. Find out a bit more about Henry, Charlie and Justin or read Justin’s report on the first few weeks.

2012 AGM – Venues

Posted on March 20, 2012 by treasurer

It’s that time again when the committee are in the process of trying to identify locations for the DST’s AGM weekend….So far we’ve narrowed it down to the East Midlands / Staffordshire area!. If anyone can think of suitable locations within this area, please get in touch.

New 2012 Scholars Announced

Posted on March 13, 2012 by treasurer

Congratulations to architects Charlie de Bono and Henry Sanders, and structural engineer Justin McAteer on being awarded the SPAB Scholarships for 2012!

Seeking new Scholars!

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Sara Crofts

It’s that time of year again when we start the search for the next group of SPAB Scholars. Can we please remind all past Scholars to encourage potential applicants to apply by the end of the year?

If you are a new visitor to the Dance Scholarship Trust website and are interested in the SPAB’s nine month long training scheme for young building conservation professionals you can find details about the Scholarship programme and how to apply on the SPAB website.

Great Thames Row presentation

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Sara Crofts

Tony Evans and Hugh Conway Morris

At the Dance Scholarship Trust AGM held in Deerhurst St Mary on Saturday 3rd September Tony Evans presented a gift of thanks to Hugh Conway Morris for all his hard work in organising the Great Thames Row, for captaining the skiff and most importantly for remaining indefatigably cheerful throughout.

Well done Hugh!

AGM Mailing

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Sara Crofts

All DST members should have received their invitation to this year’s AGM and Gathering in Tewkesbury by now. Most of the invitations went out by email but if you didn’t receive yours or you need a paper copy please contact David Evans.

Gathering 2011 details announced!

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Sara Crofts

The 2011 Gathering will be held on 3rd-4th September with the AGM taking place at 3pm in St Mary’s Church at Deerhurst.

Planned events will include tours of Tewkesbury Abbey led by Neil Birdsall and Andrew Townsend and a visit to the John Moore Countryside Museum with its secret gardens.

In the evening there will be a champagne reception in the garden of Forthampton Court followed by a buffet dinner.

The full Itinerary for the weekend is now available.

Great Thames Rowers on the final straight!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Sara Crofts

We’ve added yet more atmospheric photographs of the Great Thames Row to the gallery courtesy of SPAB Scholar Lucy Stewart. There’s a lovely image of the full crew of 7 – Lucy, Hugh, Simon, Harriet, Henry, Drew and Jan – at Windsor on Saturday. We can also say that the team are making good progress down the Thames despite dropping the map in the water… twice…

New Great Thames Row photos available!

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Sara Crofts

More photographs of SPAB scholars and friends messing about on the water have been uploaded to the gallery. A big thanks to Kirstie Robbins for sending these in.

And more good news – the sum raised so far is now £1,455. With two and a half days still to go we have decided to raise the bar (oar?) so we’re now aiming for £2,000. Thanks to everyone who has donated money to support the Dance Scholarship Trust so far. If you haven’t yet made your pledge please visit justgiving.com today!

Great Thames Row Update

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Sara Crofts

The rowers are making good progress down the Thames and we’re pleased to say that they’ve had time to take a few photographs of their endeavours. These are now available in the Great Thames Row Gallery. Well done team – keeping going!

The sponsorship money is flowing in too – the team have raised £1380 for far and are only £120 short of their target of £1500. Can you help them to beat this? Go to justgiving.com to make your pledge!