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  • State of the Archaeological Market 2021

    Each year FAME, with CIfA, collects data on the state of the development-led archaeological market. We have just launched the survey to do so again this year. This is a survey for organisations, NOT individuals, unless self-employed, to fill out. The data helps us track a range of important metrics for the sector, from skills needs to health and safety issues. You do not need to be a FAME or CIfA organisation to fill it in, any archaeological organisation can (including sole traders). The link to the survey can be found here: https://novisurvey.net/ns/n/SAM2021.aspx

    If you a list of the questions before starting the survey, they can be found here, in both PDF and Word format:

    State_of_the_Archaeological_Market_202021Download
    WORD FORMAT State_of_the_Archaeological_Market_202021Download

    This year’s survey is partially funded by Historic Environment Scotland.

  • FAME environmental group seeks members

    The Federation of Archaeological Managers and Employers environmental group will meet (virtually) for the first time on Thursday 13th of January at 2pm. We need passionate and innovative individuals to join and make a difference!

    Please email ceo@famearchaeology.co.uk to express interest and to register for the virtual invite.

    If you can not make the 13th still contact us to be involved in the future work.

  • FAME welcomes new member Eden Heritage

    FAME would like to welcome Eden Heritage as a new member. Eden Heritage had this to say about joining:

    ‘We are pleased to become a member of FAME as we share the belief that archaeology needs to be undertaken professionally, safely and sustainably for the benefit of society.’

    About:

    Eden Heritage is an archaeological consultancy located in the Eden Valley in Cumbria. They provide a range of professional archaeological services, geophysical surveys and heritage assessments to support planning applications and developments in Cumbria and throughout the UK. They provide a full range archaeological fieldwork services and heritage consultancy, including heritage impact assessments, heritage statements and historic building recording. They also undertake archaeological research projects and provide training and support to community archaeology projects and heritage initiatives, including projects in the Lake District National Park. Their senior staff have worked in archaeology for over 15 years and have an extensive knowledge of the archaeology of Northern England covering all periods.

    Website: https://www.eden-heritage.co.uk

  • Archaeological Achievement Awards

    Archaeological Achievement Awards

    Nominations for the Archaeological Achievement Awards are open!

    Formerly the British Archaeology Awards, the Archaeological Achievement Awards celebrates accomplishments from across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.

    There will be five award categories and one overall outstanding achievement award with an emphasis on a range of cross cutting themes that are designed to show how archaeology relates to wider society, health and wellbeing, and place.

    These include:

    • Archaeological Innovation
    • Early Career Archaeologist
    • Engagement and Participation
    • Learning, Training and Skills
    • Public Dissemination or Presentation
    • Annual Outstanding Archaeological Achievement Award

    Nominations close on the 31st October, you can click here to nominate a person or project: https://www.archaeologicalawards.com/about-awards/nomination-form/

  • FAME welcomes new member LS Archaeology

    FAME is pleased to announce that LS Archaeology has joined us.

    A professional archaeological contractor based in York who have been operating in and around Yorkshire for the last 10 years.

    Website: www.lsarchaeology.co.uk

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/lsarchaeology/?hl=en-gb

  • FAME welcomes new member Hampton Heritage Design & Consultancy

    FAME welcomes new member Hampton Heritage Design & Consultancy

    FAME is pleased to welcome new member, Hampton Heritage Design & Consultancy.

    Hampton Heritage Design & Consultancy is a small business which specialises in design advice and early involvement, helping clients achieve their objectives by addressing heritage opportunities and constraints effectively. Their knowledge and experience identifies heritage-related issues as part of feasibility, due diligence and options appraisal, and provides expert advice to the design team at key points during RIBA stages 0 – 3. HHD&C’s expertise provides confidence in delivering planning supporting documents and detailed impact assessments, investigation designs and procurement so that compliance with planning needs is reasonable and proportionate. See their website for more details-  https://www.hamptonheritageltd.com/

  • FAME welcomes new member Vindomora Solutions

    FAME welcomes new member Vindomora Solutions

    FAME is pleased to welcome Vindomora Solutions as a new member.

    Vindomora Solutions are a small archaeological practice based in Consett, County Durham. They operate throughout the north east of England, from North Yorkshire to the Borders. Established in 2012, Vindomora have gained a reputation for quality and honesty and their small team aim to guide their clients through the archaeological planning process cleanly, ethically and professionally. Their services cover archaeological and historic building investigation and research, as well as community based projects.

    See their website for more details: http://vindomorasolutions.co.uk

  • FAME welcomes new member Archaeology South-East

    FAME welcomes new member Archaeology South-East

    We are pleased to welcome Archaeology South-East to FAME.

    Archaeology South-East is part of the Centre for Applied Archaeology at the UCL Institute of Archaeology. They work across south-east England, London and internationally to bring the world-class expertise of UCL to clients and communities in need of advice on heritage protection and archaeological research.

    Learn more on their website – www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology-south-east/

  • FAME welcomes new member Network Archaeology

    We are happy to welcome Network Archaeology to FAME.

    Network is a leading single-source archaeological service provider, with an established history of delivery on major infrastructure projects with particular expertise in power generation, energy transmission, utilities and transport.

    They are known for delivering professional support, looking after the archaeology, and enabling projects to keep moving forward. Over their 25-year history they have remained committed to continual improvement and are delighted to have added ISO9001 and ISO14001 (UKAS Certified) to their suite of accreditations in 2021, assuring a quality of service and environmental commitment to both clients and heritage stakeholders.

    Find out more at their website: https://www.netarch.co.uk/

  • FAME Forum and AGM

    After cautiously waiting to see how the COVID-19 vaccination programme has rolled out in the UK and Ireland, we are happy announce that we will be holding FAME Forum and AGM in-person this year, though with some changes. Historically the FAME AGM has been held the day before the FAME Forum, but because of COVID-19 considerations this year we have decided to hold the two events on the same day in the more spacious venue of Merchant Taylors’ Hall, which will allow for greater social distancing.

    We hope to have an informal social gathering on the evening before (Thursday 2nd) but this will be at a different venue.

    The Forum and AGM will be on Friday September 3rd in York at Merchant Taylors’ Hall. We will start with registration and tea at 9am and then hold the AGM at 10am, followed by the Forum. You can now book your tickets here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fame-forum-agm-2021-tickets-165003671423

    All FAME members and partner organisations are entitled to two tickets for free and each additional ticket is £85.

    If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us.

    0900      Coffee

    1000      AGM

    1115      FAME Forum opening

    1130      Paper 1 [Teresa Moss – Highways England – Raising the Bar for Health and Safety]

    1200      Paper 2 [Duncan Brown – Historic England – transfer of title to archaeological archives]

    1230      lunch

    1330      Paper 3 [Steve Charles – QUEST – HR and health and safety advice provision]

    1400      Paper 4 [Kenneth Aitchison – FAME – Profiling the Profession 2020]

    1430      tea

    1445      Paper 5 [Natasha Powers – WSP – Developing Evaluation Strategies]

    1515      Paper 6 [Richard Grubb – American Cultural Resources Association – FAME/ACRA Cooperation]

    1545     close

    1600      disperse