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RIDBA celebrates 60 successful years
The Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association (RIDBA) celebrated its 60th anniversary with a special Gala
Dinner at the Welcombe Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon on 16 June.
ndustry guests enjoyed a
fabulous three course meal and
were entertained and amazed
by ‘Card Ninja’ Javier Jarquin
before finishing off the evening
with music and dancing.
Formed in 1956 as The Farm Buildings
Association, the organisation’s objective was to
encourage all those involved in farm buildings
to join together to improve standards and share
knowledge. In 2005 it changed its name to
RIDBA in recognition that construction
practices in industrial and farm buildings were
becoming aligned and many members were
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involved in both sectors. In recent years, RIDBA
has been at the forefront of the industry
working on key initiatives such as supporting its
members to achieve CE mark accreditation.
RIDBA Chairman, James Anthony, welcomed
guests and outlined RIDBA’s current priorities:
to increase member engagement, to develop
the profile of RIDBA and to review its
governance and operation. Earlier in the day,
members had met to determine the future
vision for RIDBA and how they could help
RIDBA to continue to grow. James confirmed
that a new strategy would be produced to drive
the association forward and address the key
issues for members. Former Secretary Tony
Hutchinson was also recognised at the Gala
Dinner for his service to RIDBA over the last 16
years.
RIDBA Chairman, James Anthony said:
“I am incredibly proud to be Chairman of
RIDBA during its 60th anniversary year. RIDBA
has achieved a great deal on behalf of the
sector and this work will continue during our
anniversary year. With the secretariat provided
by Build UK now well established I have
confidence that the association will go from
strength to strength.”
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