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LGBTQ+ heritage: building an inclusive future
At the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we want to support an inclusive heritage sector. Policy advisor Liz Ellis highlights some of the LGBTQ+ heritage projects we have been proud to support.
Community heritage
Liz Ellis, Cynghorydd Polisi Cymunedau ac Amrywiaeth CDL
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LGBTQ+ histories: where do you feel safe to be yourself?
Liz Ellis explains that feeling safe to be ourselves wherever we live, work, study or play is crucial to all of us.
Helen Joy
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From factory floor to centre stage
Helen Joy reviews ‘Tic Toc: the beginning’ – a musical about the vital role women played in Welsh manufacturing which was made possible thanks to National Lottery players.
Mae'r Farwnes Kay Andrews yn cyflwyno Cynllun Lle Arbennig yng Nghymru
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How the Great Place Scheme will help communities thrive
Wales is launching a Great Place Scheme to put culture at the heart of the local vision and ambition for the community.
Stephen Barlow, Rheolwr Datblygu CDL Cymru
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Why do we celebrate LGBT heritage?
HLF Wales Development Manager Stephen Barlow reflects on the importance of celebrating his community's heritage
Lisa Power, Ymddiriedolwraig Pride Cymru
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It’s time to unearth the real history of LGBTQ+ people in Wales
Lisa Power MBE, Pride Cymru Trustee member, explores the richness of the LGBTQ+ community’s heritage in Wales.
Reverend Bill Shaw, 174 Trust Director
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Duncairn Centre for Culture & Arts – one year on
Ahead of a visit by HLF’s new chair, Sir Peter Luff, Reverend Bill Shaw reflects on the first year of success at the Duncairn Centre for Culture and Arts.
Richard Bellamy, Pennaeth CDL yng Nghyrmu
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Diving in to heritage at Pontypridd Lido
Last week the much-loved Pontypridd Lido re-opened after almost a quarter of a century. Our new Head of HLF Wales, Richard Bellamy, explains why its story is so important to him.
Liz Ellis, Ymgynghorydd Polisi Cymunedau ac Amrywiaeth
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All-inclusive heritage adventures
Liz Ellis has been finding out about projects involving people with learning disabilities.
Professor Mark Connelly
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Understanding the shadows of the Somme
With one year until the Centenary of the Battle of the Some, Professor Mark Connelly reflects on the far-reaching impacts of the battle and explores some of the stories waiting to be uncovered.