Thatching straw grower Robin Kurzaj, from Billinghay, says the industry is at risk of dying out.

Britain’s traditional thatched roofs risk extinction because of the rise of imported materials, master thatchers fear.

Lawn care is important for any homeowner. And most people don’t realize that it’s beneficial to thatch their lawn to keep their grass fresh. However, a thatching rake is different from other types of ...

Thatchers say their centuries-old craft is under threat due to a lack of training opportunities, funding shortages and difficulties sourcing materials. There are now no dedicated thatching training ...

At the Donegal Thatching School, master thatchers teach their skills to help preserve Ireland's long tradition of thatched-roofed cottages A new school in Ireland is training up a fresh generation of ...

Thatched cottages were a feature of ancient Britain. But like so many traditional crafts, thatching has failed to attract willing young apprentices. So what made one 19-year-old quit sixth form to ...

A new school in Ireland is training up a fresh generation of thatchers in a bid to save the country’s disappearing thatched roofs, an iconic feature of the Irish landscape. In a hall in Portnoo, ...