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Community to remember organic farming pioneer

Newyddion

… one of England’s oldest organically-managed farms and the country’s first commercial yoghurt producer. After … to continue as a working farm and educational resource. Now a People’s Heritage project will train teams of … methods that are more widely accepted today but were then novel and experimental. Arthur’s work included …

New £4m National Lottery investment in First World War Centenary

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… focus is perhaps a reflection of the War’s significance and lasting legacy, one that continues to be felt right … particularly the Small Arms factory in Small Heath. Now, we are making more money available for communities … £4million is now available through our First World War: then and now programme which offers grants from £3,000 to …

Edinburgh's Botanic Cottage reopens

Architect drawings for the rebuilt Botanic Cottage
Architect drawings for the rebuilt Botanic Cottage

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… the 18th-century cottage has undergone a wholesale move and a traditional rebuild thanks to players of the National Lottery. It is now set to blossom as a new centre for community and … way until RBGE moved to its present site in the 1820s.  It then became a private dwelling, and more recently, business …

Changing lives: Georgia breaks down barriers

Georgia at work at the National Disability Arts Collection & Archive (NDACA)

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… the work of the disability arts movement to the public (and peers of the realm) has transformed the job landscape for … English degree but with no clear idea of what to do next.  Then she found out about a volunteering opportunity with the … society. That campaign had been run by David Hevey who is now the NDACA’s project director. The Van and Scan project …

Bright future for Wedgwood Institute thanks to National Lottery players

Outside view of the Wedgwood Institute, Burslem
The Wedgwood Institute will be restored with an HLF grant of £2.6m Raven Photography courtesty of PRT

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… charity, The Prince’s Regeneration Trust (PRT), can now progress an ambitious £6.9m project, in partnership with … well as room for business meetings, professional training and mentoring and community facilities. Vanessa Harbar, Head … home to Burslem School of Art and Science, the Institute then housed a college and a library before it closed in 2007. …

Museum of Zoology reopens thanks to mammoth volunteer effort!

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… Festival , a weekend of free activities on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 June. We met some of the project volunteer … because what I did at Zoology is very similar to what I do now in my job." Charis, museum volunteer The museum has about … Museum in Cambridge after acting as a volunteer and then Museum Technician at the Museum of Zoology. “I think …

Changing lives: Hazel builds head of steam for boilersmith career

Woman working as a boilersmith

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… for Hazel Pennack. “I've always wanted to be an engineer and I have always been interested in steam engines. I've been … life,” says Hazel, 34, who grew up in Harrow Weald and now lives in Gloucester. “My dad has built a 5inch gauge … London Museum of Water & Steam. An exciting opportunity Then she saw a stand advertising an apprenticeship with the …

What heritage means to me: Karen Perkins

Karen Perkins stands at a red carpet event, smiling broadly
Karen Perkins, Director of Arts and Museums at Luton Culture Luton Culture

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… means to me: Karen Perkins Karen Perkins, Director of Arts and Museums at Luton Culture Luton Culture 31/05/2017 Karen … there wasn't much we didn't re-evaluate to achieve what we now have. Now, it’s finally a museum that the community can … the 1870's to today. Our aim was that if you can touch it then we want you to touch it! To sit in the chair, pick a …

What heritage means to me: Dr Robert Whan

A man standing in a library
Dr Robert Whan, Keeper of Armagh Robinson Library

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… Library, the oldest public library in Northern Ireland and an accredited museum. He told us about his love of … At school my favourite subject was history, which I then went on to study to doctorate level. Initially I taught … . During the last year I have been involved in 14–18 NOW’s “They Shall Not Grow Old” project . This involved …