Expert thatchers repair roundhouse roof at primary school near Banbury

Stevie and Stuart from Silman Jones Master Thatchers agreed to repair the dilapidated building, which is used for the school’s forestry lessons.

The children were very excited to meet the thatchers and helped them remove the old thatch from the building that was letting in water and beginning to fall down.

The Forestry School teacher at Cropredy C of E Primary School said: "The school just wants the chance to say thank you to Stevie, Stuart, and Luke at Silman Jones Master Thatchers for giving their time and materials to repair the little round house for the children to play in again."

The forestry lessons are available to every child at the school and are made up of a progressive curriculum built on skills learned in woodcraft, nature, fire, rope, and tools, as well as incorporating seasonal and topical activities.