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Gorgeous Georgian grant-winner

Bridgford Hall, West Bridgford
Bridgford Hall, West Bridgford

Newyddion

… 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 …

Changing lives: Georgia breaks down barriers

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

Straeon

… 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 …

What is happening in Whitley Bay?

Newyddion

… thanks to National Lottery players. Spanish City Dome and St Mary’s Lighthouse are integral to the landscape and … community and visitors to the coastal town for decades. Now, plans are in progress to give them some much-needed care … technology and becoming non-operational in 1984. Since then it has served as a centre for visitors to discover its …

Changing lives: how volunteering helped Nick find purpose again

Man with chicken

Straeon

… 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 …

Camden youngsters tell the Roundhouse story

Newyddion

… impact on the local community over the past 163 years and its history is now being explored in a youth project given an £11,900 grant … to the venue for their memories of the Roundhouse. Then they filmed and edited interviews, and brought the story …

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

Blogiau

… 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 …

Discover how the North East is exploring the First World War

Project volunteer holding Harkess poppies
North East groups will share how they are exploring the First World War

Newyddion

… at Discovery Museum in Newcastle. Come along between 10am and 3pm on Tuesday 17 November 2015. Groups from across the … £4million is available through HLF’s First World War: then and now programme and groups across the UK are being encouraged …

What heritage means to me: Dr Robert Whan

A man standing in a library
Dr Robert Whan, Keeper of Armagh Robinson Library

Blogiau

… 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 …

Volunteers and visitors discover Fryston’s past

Archaeology volunteers at work in Monk Fryston Hall woods
Archaeology volunteers at work in Monk Fryston Hall woods

Newyddion

… 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 …