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Ben is a second generation Master thatcher with a real passion for the craft. He is trained in Combed wheat, Water reed and all styles of ridging.
Ben has been thatching for over 15 years and is a member of the National Society of Master Thatcher's and the Somerset Master Thatcher's Association. He completed his apprenticeship throughout Somerset and Dorset, he attended Knuston Hall thatching college where he obtained a heritage skills NVQ level 3.
Ben went on to complete a building craft apprenticeship with the Prince's Foundation in 2011, achieving an NVQ 3 in Carpentry. He was later invited to tutor at the Prince's foundation annual summer school, workshop taster day, London's craft week and Live Build programmes. Ben is committed to encouraging the importance of cultural heritage within the traditional crafts.
Ben is based in the South West, however his thatching and carpentry skills have enabled him to work throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Ben has worked with a whole range of clients and can provide all required insurances.
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