New First World War programme opens in the South East
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… Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is launching First World War: then and now, a £6m small grants programme to help communities mark …
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Rare seabird chicks seen for first time in living memory on Isles of Scilly
Manx shearwater chick venturing from its burrow on St Agnes and Gugh
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… shearwater chick venturing from its burrow on St Agnes and Gugh 22/09/2014 Although Manx shearwaters have bred on … the islands’ rats were removed and conservationists are now celebrating the first sightings of healthy youngsters. So … on 01720 422 153. The project team and islanders will then inspect the area and set up surveillance and incursion …
An Explorer's trip to Cardiff
Elen Owens, Grŵp Sgowtiaid Cyntaf Porthaethwy
Patrick Olner, Tall and Short Photography
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… Grŵp Sgowtiaid Cyntaf Porthaethwy Patrick Olner, Tall and Short Photography 20/11/2015 Elen Owens, 1st Menai Bridge … to the Senedd in Cardiff for the HLF’s First World War: then and now event. Last week I travelled to Cardiff to talk to people …
Wigan Warriors project to mark First World War centenary
A historical collage of Wigan Warriors Rugby Club
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… Club 10/09/2014 Delivered in primary schools across Wigan and awarded through HLF's First World War: then and now programme, the project will focus on the historical …
Heritage sector is concerned about financial outlook but committed to the environment
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… 05/10/2022 We surveyed organisations that manage and support all types of heritage across the UK. Explore what … It focused on organisational resilience, recruitment and staffing and environmental sustainability. From the 223 … young pre-millennium, on good pensions. This generation is now stepping back from activities due to age and there seems …
Summer fun at Kenwood House Summer Garden Fete
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… of free music, dancing, afternoon tea, vintage stalls and traditional games will celebrate two major milestones in … and games – all happening against the backdrop of the now magnificently restored exterior of Kenwood House. Come … NW3 7JR. The nearest tubes are Golders Green and Archway, then bus 210. Entry is free. Visit the English Heritage …
How our pioneering programme showed what a vital public resource parks are
Wildflower meadow in Queen’s Park. Picture © BCP Council/ Mark Holloway.
© BCP Council/ Mark Holloway
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… the evaluation of our three-year initiative to help towns and cities across the UK transform their use and management of green space. Wildflower meadow in Queen’s … Birmingham created a City of Nature plan which is now corporate policy, made green space a key part of a new …
Northwich's history fit for the future
Historic buildings in Witton Street which form part of the TH scheme
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… A steering group led by the Weaver Valley Partnership and Cheshire West and Chester Council bid for a share of the … comprises retailers, residents and local Councillors - has now been invited to submit a detailed outline of its plans to … that money has been set aside by HLF. The applicants can then progress to the second round and send a detailed …
Making a difference every day
Childrens play area in Barnes Park, Sunderland
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… which has invested millions of pounds into restoring and improving green spaces all over the UK, has touched … things about parks is that if they are not maintained then people don’t go in. If you don’t maintain them then they … at Stewart Park, Middlesbrough, explains: “The work we do now is of vital importance for the next generation and the …
Ouseburn Park's visitor centre officially opened
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… including the Park Manager, Information Officer, Rangers and Education and Interpretation Officer. An exhibition space … get to enjoy this wonderful green space, but they will now have the chance to learn more about its long history and … water runoff from the sedum roof and courtyard, which will then be used to supply water in the building for flushing …