Nature Based Water Solutions in Drylands – the Paviors introduce Sand Dams Worldwide

Last Updated on 13/10/2025

With hosepipe bans in most of the country, water management is increasingly important and more visible in the UK than ever. The Worshipful Company of Paviors are supporting Sand Dams Worldwide as their Master’s Charity for 2025. Please come and listen to David Jordan, OBE, Chair of Sand Dams Worldwide, Miguel Veiga-Pestana , Chief Sustainability at Drax and Sand Dams Worldwide Board member and Charlie Laing, the Master of the Worshipful Company of Paviors discuss water conservation in areas even drier than the UK in 2025.

You are welcome to visit the Gardens before the event but please note that the Gardens shut at 16.00 and our event starts at 18.30.

18.30 – Reception starts.

19.00 – Talks followed by refreshments.

21.00 – Event close.