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A community archaeology project display
Community archaeology project display co-created by communities working with Tenby and Narberth Museums

Projects

… £349000 This project, supported by our Collecting Cultures fund, brought together museums across Wales with local … project administration demands were significant and beyond what was expected at the outset. It is recommended to ensure … project administration demands were significant and beyond what was expected at the outset. It is recommended to ensure …

Major grants for three Solway churches

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… and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. In addition the project has been … and many local businesses in the area, which see that what is planned as enriching the communities’ knowledge of … offering real opportunities for education and enhancing what is offered to those visiting the area. Project Leader …

Changing Tides explores Ramsgate's past and future

Marjorie Woodward shared her memories of Ramsgate.
Marjorie Woodward shared her memories of Ramsgate. Photo Kent Regional News and Media

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… project to research how Ramsgate has changed over time and what this tells us about how it may look in the future. The … heyday as a seaside holiday destination. Inspired by what they learn, they will put together an exhibition of … very exciting.” Stuart McLeod, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund South East England, said: “Sharing Heritage is a …

Rethink parks funding, says report

Park volunteers working in Bristol
Park volunteers at work in Bristol

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… Parks, a joint programme between HLF, Big Lottery Fund and Nesta.  While there is no one ‘silver bullet’ for … no one solution to putting them on a sustainable footing. “What we do know is that any change should be managed in a … no one solution to putting them on a sustainable footing. “What we do know is that any change should be managed in a …

Birds, bees, ponds and trees: threats facing natural world gain National Lottery attention

Bumble bee colony
Bumble bee colony Andrew Bourke (UEA BIO)

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… than £300,000 has been awarded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to the five projects which focus on how local … park’s trees, discover why they are so important and learn what can be done to help them thrive. Bees Two projects … explore the lifecycle of bees, the threats they face and what needs to be done to save them. Working with artist …

Remembering the First World War

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… the First World War 10/11/2011 The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has this week launched a campaign to encourage … column) and online information designed to demonstrate what funding is available to communities who are thinking … organisations to ensure that groups large and small know what funding is available to them to help them commemorate …

HLF’s Chair takes in the North West’s heritage treasures

HLF Chair Sir Peter Luff
HLF Chair Sir Peter Luff

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… our 21st birthday this year and of course continuing to fund a wide range of heritage projects across the UK. To … on Twitter using #LuffHeritage and let us know about what you love about your local heritage. You might also be … on Twitter using #LuffHeritage and let us know about what you love about your local heritage. … As part of his …

West Yorkshire’s mills

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… the industrial revolution and for many years after, but what social effect did they have on the communities that … Now, thanks to a £38,200 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) this fascinating aspect of local history will be … with the heritage that inspires them, making choices about what they want to keep and share from the past, for future …

Yeovil Town Council awarded £1,930 to mark First World War Centenary

Project will tell stories of those named on Preston Plucknett war memorial
Project will tell stories of those named on Preston Plucknett war memorial

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… an exhibition to be displayed in St James’ Church based on what it would have been like to live in Preston Plucknett … World War. As part of their research the HLF grant will fund a trip for the school children to visit the Museum of … an exhibition to be displayed in St James’ Church based on what it would have been like to live in Preston Plucknett …

Exeter’s heritage makes us happy

Main entrance of Royal Albert Memorial Museum

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… of investment in the UK’s heritage by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).  The report was commissioned to understand the … of heritage and National Lottery investment and to see to what extent places had been made better places to work, visit … recent years in terms of how well it is looked after and what it has to offer Heritage plays a powerful role in …

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