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It’s a dream come true for Dreamland Margate 22/11/2011 Today, HLF has announced confirmed funding¹ of over £9m for three heritage projects in Margate, Stornoway and Portsmouth. The projects are:  the transformation of Dreamland Margate into the world’s …

Nomadic restoration sails ahead thanks to £3million lottery grant 25/07/2011 The plans from Nomadic Charitable Trust (NCT) will see the Nomadic and Hamilton Graving Dock become a learning and interpretative space which will provide an authentic experience …

Museum acquires Jean de la Valette portrait bust 02/12/2011 The acquisition gives the museum a superb renaissance masterpiece that forms the centrepiece for displays about the Knights of Malta. The bust will also become a central object within the …

Partners inspect Airdrie Town Hall improvements 01/12/2011 Partner organisations involved in funding the £3.5million project visited the 'B' listed building on Friday 18 November to see how the improvements were progressing. The partners include Town …

The Reading Bus launches its first app at magical St Andrew’s Day celebration 30/11/2011 The spectacular St Andrew’s Day celebration featured a special guest speaker (Frank Gilfeather), a guest piper, Scottish country dancing recitals, and an art …

Remembering the First World War 10/11/2011 The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has this week launched a campaign to encourage organisations to apply for funding to commemorate the centenaries of the First World War. HLF has launched a booklet (download …

IWM First World War Centenary galleries win support 18/11/2011 This initial support means IWM can progress their plans further to secure a full HLF grant of £4.5million. The project will transform IWM London by creating new First World War galleries in …

Lottery boost for Witham Hall 02/12/2011 This two-year project, part of a wider regeneration scheme for Barnard Castle and the Witham, will restore the building and transform it into a heritage learning centre for the local community. Up to 50 volunteers …

Devon Arts Centre’s Cultural Olympiad programme wins Heritage Lottery Fund support 21/11/2011 CCANW’s programme of exhibitions and activities focuses on games, including many local and traditional games, where cooperation is valued over competition. …

National Museum of Scotland celebrates reaching a million 24/11/2011 The landmark figure has been achieved eight months ahead of predictions, and outstrips the previous record figure for a full year. The museum’s highest attendance then was 833,324 visits …