No site is included here without the permission of the respective web owner. Other county thatchers associations are welcome to a web link. Membership list entries will be created for you if your county does not have its own web site. This is free and has reached over 1/3 of a million potential customers: sorry but only legitimate associations and not individual firms. I do not wish to advertise the straw hangers! Material suppliers, interested parties are also welcome.

Click the Logo's for the appropriate Web Site

Government Agency working for people and places in rural England. Thatch Apprentice Training, NVQ's,   and help for rural businesses

 Countryside Agency Head Office, John Dower House, Crescent Place, Cheltenham, GL50 3RA Phone number:01242 521381 Email address: info@countryside.gov.uk

CONTACT POINT FOR COUNTY THATCHERS ASSOCIATIONS

A list of all the County master thatchers associations Hon Secretaries. They should be able to put you in touch with local qualified members. It is important to ensure that the thatcher understands local conditions and styles. Members of these associations are only able to join if the work they produce is of a high standard. 

 

DENMARK MASTER THATCHERS

Unfortunately not an English version  but I am told by a Dane it is very good! Even better if you are Danish! Cut and paste the line below into browser below for a translator

http://www.tranexp.com:2000/InterTran?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.taekkelaug.dk%2Fhome.html%3F49%2C77&type=text&text=&from=dan&to=eng

DUTCH FEDERATION OF THATCHERS

English And Dutch Versions

SOUTH AFRICAN THATCHERS ASSOCIATION

Information site containing members lists and much more African specific Thatching information

 

 

www.thatch.org logo

Click To Obtain A 5.45KB graphic for you to copy &  paste into your site if you wish to exchange links. Sorry but no individual Thatching firms. Legitimate Associations more than welcome to have this, probably the most visible thatching site on the internet available to publicise your MTA. You do not need your own county web site on the internet, your information will be displayed here - free - just send me a list of members

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Rutland and Leicestershire Master Thatchers Association.    

Work undertaken in these and adjoining counties, including overseas. The associations expert and progressive approach is your best insurance against costly failure. Sound craftsmanship coupled with traditional and attractive design are the qualities that matter. Why not insist upon them?    Click Logo For Members Addresses 

Web Site

Covering the counties of Devon and Cornwall and nearby areas, up to date members list - click HERE

Web Site

East Anglia Master Thatchers Association

Covering Norfolk Suffolk Essex & Hertfordshire 

 

Web Site

Somerset Master Thatchers Association. members list.
No Web Site Click Here For Members List

Oxon, Berks & Bucks Master Thatchers Association

 

Ireland

Although no official Irish Thatchers site exists that I am aware of, this is a very useful asset for specific information for Irish links and information - new and expanding Irish Thatch Owners Forum

George & Edwina Wakley, Somerset

UK Based suppliers of traditional thatching materials tools and hardware.

Prosman from Gouda Holland REED SUPPLIER & TOOLS

English And Dutch Versions

Wessex Coppice Group Contact point for coppicing products & supply. Advice to Coppice Owners.

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Wicken Fen A Cambridgeshire wet land National trust site,  full of information. in particular for thatching: sedge - a fascinating web site well worth a look
An informative source for other uses of straw not only corn dollies but marquetry, Swiss straw work, models made of straw, lip work, tied straw figures, finials, plaited straw hats and much much more. Straw objects can be made of wheat, barley, oats, rye and even rice straw.

This fits in with the ethos of the use of natural materials that thatching encompasses information on the use of GB timber - Forest of Marston Vale  A Country Park, and trails, designed to be accessible for everyone, safe and child-friendly. Fun for the whole family, whatever the weather, 7 days a week.
From the USA. A method of assessing and calculating insurance losses, sensible no nonsense site

GreenSpec

GreenSpec is the UK construction industry's definitive guide to sustainable construction. Inside GreenSpec you will find a wealth of information aimed at helping you to design more energy and resource efficient buildings using materials and technologies that minimise damage to people and the environment.
www.thatchedhomeinspector.co.uk/ This is a primary resource for Home Inspectors and Surveyors who need to find out more about Thatch. Specialising in preparing Home Condition Reports on Thatched houses and older property.

Suppliers of relevant goods or services you can have your message relayed to this page free, just mail me  VIEW 

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