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Become a member of SBUK on our new ’Straw’ Membership

Cypren Edmunds • Mar 01, 2024

Join SBUK on our new ’Straw’ Membership

Join SBUK on our new ’Straw’ Membership from 1st of March 2024 until 30th April 2024 and pay a one off payment of ONLY £5 for your 12 month membership*


Your membership gives you access to:
* advice and guidance about straw construction
* access to a large straw building community in the UK and across Europe, 
* webinars and insightful meetings and a friendly community?
* reduced tickets to our Conference 2024

*After 12 months memberships are charged at the relevant rate. See our membership page on our website for details.

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