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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 …

New funding for enterprise and business skills training programmes

A well lit, crowded bar with people sitting at tables

Blogs

20/12/2019

… New funding for enterprise and business skills training programmes 20/12/2019 Catherine … Manager at The National Lottery Heritage Fund Funding is now available for UK-wide training programmes - to support … working with heritage to develop their skills and confidence in enterprise and organisational leadership …

Sheffield General Cemetery secures National Lottery investment

Staff at Sheffield General Cemetery celebrating their development funding

First steps towards transforming Sheffield General Cemetery

News

14/01/2016

… General Cemetery 14/01/2016 Initially the council’s Parks and Countryside service will receive development funding of … their plans for the cemetery over the next two years, and then apply for the full grant in 2018. The overall aim of the … The General Cemetery is one of Sheffield’s hidden gems and now we can really put it on the map. Since we rescued the …

Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage, second round

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… the rescue package announced by DCMS to safeguard cultural and heritage organisations across England from the economic … had a budget of up to £100m. Applications for this have now closed. See the guidelines below for more information. … museum or a museum working towards accreditation then you should apply through Arts Council England to Culture …

The Arts and Culture Impact Fund calls for more applicants

Credit: Roswitha Chesher

News

07/04/2021

… The Arts and Culture Impact Fund calls for more applicants Credit: … world’s largest creative arts impact investment fund is now launching its next round of support loans. The Arts and Culture Impact Fund was established to provide loans …

Volunteers and visitors discover Fryston’s past

Archaeology volunteers at work in Monk Fryston Hall woods

News

13/07/2015

… Volunteers and visitors discover Fryston’s past Archaeology volunteers … the pottery displays remotely interesting but that had now changed completely as she had seen how pot shards help to … of us and are fully booked with visits and training days; then on Saturday 18 July we have an Open Day. We hope lots of …

A unique insight into the First World War through the eyes of London’s Jewish children

Children's pictures of a zeppelin and a recruiting officer as a duck

A young duck tries to sign up to the war effort

News

12/02/2017

… of the first day of the Battle of the Somme in 2016, and the project has already made some amazing discoveries. … their world. There is much we can learn from children, then and now, if we look at life through their eyes.” Stuart Hobley, …

Gorgeous Georgian grant-winner

Bridgford Hall, West Bridgford

News

18/12/2014

… The funding means that the exciting plan to restore and convert the Hall into an aparthotel, and restore the … County Council registry office to its previous home, can now take place. The building, which is loved by residents … and Nottingham. People will be able to get married and then stay overnight in the Hall. This is a great boost to …

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