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Newbattle Abbey College savour second Celtic celebration 27/05/2011 The event, which took place on Saturday 21 May, featured a jam-packed programme of activities, performances and workshops, all of which went down a treat with the many visitors who …

Further good news for the regeneration of Colwyn Bay 17/05/2011 This first-round pass** means that Conwy County Borough Council can now progress to the next stage of the HLF application and submit more detailed plans to see the HLF money rolled out. A …

Support for 'hidden' Victorian street 17/05/2011 Gateshead Council is the only local authority in the North East of England to secure initial support from the latest round of the HLF’s Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) programme² which has awarded …

New North West Committee Chair attends Ordsall Hall opening 20/05/2011 Susan kicked off her new role by attending the opening of Ordsall Hall in Salford, which has just undergone a complete restoration thanks to a £4.3million award from HLF. Susan …

HLF creates cultural centre for Blaenau Gwent 23/05/2011 The money has been awarded to Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council for its Blaenau Gwent Access to Heritage project to bring together 15 community museums, archive groups and history organisations …

Opening of newly restored Coldingham Priory grounds 25/05/2011 In its day, the Benedictine Priory was the centre of economic, political, and social life of the region. Although the parish church stands in the former choir of the Priory, little remains of …

Quarriers Village kids return to their roots 27/05/2011 The 1st Quarriers’ Village (45th Greenock and District) was transported back in time to help them produce the film about William Quarrier who established the charity in Glasgow in 1871. The group …

£4m lottery investment for two heritage sites 30/05/2011 The successful projects scooping confirmed* Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grants for major conservation and restoration works are Grade I listed Wakefield Cathedral and Grade II listed Wentworth …

Ahoy! Return of a Govan landmark 17/05/2011 The famous ship sculpture has been restored to its former glory and yesterday celebrations marked its return to port. It had taken pride of place atop the Peace Institute for more than 100 years but was removed …

Young people to raise the roof on town’s history 16/05/2011 Performing arts charity Razed Roof will work with the young researchers to build a picture of how Harlow grew from its modest beginnings - the original town now referred to as Old Harlow - to its …