From one Development Officer to another (no pressure!), here’s a week in Sally Roberts' world…

Cath Harrison, Business Development Manager at Pride Cymru, introduces new National Lottery-supported project Icons and Allies.

The Chair of the Wales Lottery Forum, Richard Bellamy, says thank you to National Lottery players for £1.6billion of investment in Wales.

Historian and broadcaster David Olusoga explains his passion for promoting black British heritage.

Karin Molson, Learning Manager at Monmouth Museum, recalls how involving teenagers led to one of the museum’s most engaging exhibitions yet – while student Wulf reveals why he loved being a volunteer.

Kate Andrews, Home of Metal Project Manager, explains why heavy metal music is a crucial part of Britain’s heritage.

Megan de Silva reveals the hurdles she overcame to join the committee for Wales - and why she's glad she did.

Ffion Davies, Volunteer Coordinator at Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales, celebrates the hard work of volunteers who brought St Fagans’ latest historic building to life.

15 year old Kailynn Nash talks about her personal experiences at the recent Senedd event.

Fourteen year old Elen Owens is a student at St Gerard’s School in Bangor, and a member of the Menai Bridge Scouts group. Here, she talks about her recent visit to the Senedd in Cardiff for the HLF’s First World War: then and now event.

Dr Roisín Higgins explores the project that is sharing recently discovered stories of women who lost loved ones during the First World War.

To coincide with an event to be held at the Senedd in Cardiff as part of Remembrance Week, Head of HLF Wales (HLF), Richard Bellamy, outlines how its funds have helped groups to better understand the impact of the First World War

Chris Smith, Senior Outdoor Learning Officer for Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust shares his views on the importance of nature to inspire young people.

One of the British Horological Institute’s current trainees, 27 year-old Abby Wardill, tells us what life is like as a modern-day horologist as we announced that we’re funding the British Horological Institute to train a new generation in how to restore clocks and watches.

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.

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 has been finding out about projects involving people with learning disabilities.

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.