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Changing lives: Georgia breaks down barriers

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

Stories

14/12/2016

… 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 …

Dr Diane Williams

People

… Member for Wales Dr Diane Williams is an archeologist and has worked in public sector heritage for over 30 years. … archaeology. Escaping the laboratory and academia, Diane then moved to public sector heritage where she has worked for … to support the 2016 Historic Environment (Wales) Act, now consolidated as the Historic Environment (Wales) Act …

This Society hold monthly meetings, lectures and slide shows and also publish three magazines a year. They are currently working on a book entitled 'Beeston Now and Then' to show life in the area over the last 100 years and woul

Projects

… This Society hold monthly meetings, lectures and slide shows and also publish three magazines a year. They are currently working on a book entitled 'Beeston Now and Then' to show life in the area over the last 100 years and …

Changing lives: Hazel builds head of steam for boilersmith career

Stories

08/02/2017

… 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 …

Heritage Emergency Fund to support recovery costs of sector

News

18/06/2020

… of sector 18/06/2020 Heritage Emergency Fund grants can now be used to help organisations reopen after the … for the recovery that is so vital for heritage, its people and communities.” Ros Kerslake, Chief Executive, The National … Heritage Fund, said: “This is still a time of great change and uncertainty for heritage organisations, and we are with …

What heritage means to me: Dr Robert Whan

Dr Robert Whan, Keeper of Armagh Robinson Library

Blogs

09/11/2018

… 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 …

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

Blogs

31/05/2017

… 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 …

Changing lives: how volunteering helped Nick find purpose again

Stories

26/09/2018

… share his skills. Nick was always passionate about animals and nature. He got his first job on a dairy farm at 14, and … to harvesting crops. “I took pride in what I was doing." Then in 2008, Nick was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a chronic … a day to manage his pain. He lives with his wife (who now also acts as his carer) and stepchildren, but limits to …

A Project To Commemorate The 60th Anniversary Of The End Of Ww2 With The Provision Of Exhibtions And Research Into The Differences In Diet Then And Now And Also The Publication Of A Book Of Memories For The Benefit Of People Bas

Projects

… Of The End Of Ww2 With The Provision Of Exhibtions And Research Into The Differences In Diet Then And Now And Also The Publication Of A Book Of Memories For The …

The project is to produce a book - 'Llandegla Then and Now', comprising a collection of old photographs, oral history and information about the natural heritage of the area The money is for the cost of publishing a book, and cop

Projects

… The project is to produce a book - 'Llandegla Then and Now', comprising a collection of old photographs, oral …

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