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Cherishing our churchyards as wildlife havens

Harriet Carty, Caring for God’s Acre National Project Manager
Harriet Carty, Caring for God’s Acre National Project Manager

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… As you may imagine, I get asked this a lot! Actually there are lots of good reasons why: They’ve been here a … as wildlife havens it’s really exciting to think how many there are and how they link with other green spaces and … Burial grounds have a wide range of plants and animals and there are three features that are really outstanding: Yew …

Information and Advice Sessions in South East England

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… ideas. The next session at our HLF London office, SW1W 8NR There are no upcoming South East information sessions. … funding programmes and discuss potential ideas with us. There are no upcoming events planned - future details will be … ideas. The next session at our HLF London office, SW1W 8NR There are no upcoming South East information sessions. …

Uncovering secrets of North Yorkshire family archive

A sample of documents from the Norton Conyers Collection
A sample of documents from the Norton Conyers Collection North Yorkshire County Record Office

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… and their interactions within the national sphere ensures there is plenty here to intrigue and delight anyone wishing … The author visited the house while working as a governess. There she heard a legend of a mad woman in the attic, which … mid-18th century until 1839 when debts forced its sale. There are also papers from estates at Kippax, West Yorkshire, …

Orchard project gets back to London’s core values

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… Pippin is buried near the runways of Heathrow airport.  There are some 18 hectares of land throughout London where … and Brent amongst others, undertaking restoration work.  There are many street names that give a clue to where fruit … Road, and as a follow-on from the HLF-funded project there are plans for planting new apple trees to grow …

£21m in 21 years for Northern Ireland’s Townscape Heritage

Map showing 21 years of HLF investment in Northern Ireland's towns and cities
HLF has invested £21m in Northern Ireland's towns and cities

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… much better, customers in the shop were full of praise and there was a noticeable change in people’s attitude to living … much better, customers in the shop were full of praise and there was a noticeable change in people’s attitude to living … with four existing businesses and 10 jobs secured. There will also be a programme of activities to involve …

Historic Enniskillen Castle officially reopens

Front view of new museum building
Enniskillen Castle site reopens to visitors

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… collections and increasing public access to these. There are now seven galleries which tell the story of the … and even get help to trace their own family tree.  There is also a new purpose-built Visitor Centre where … collections and increasing public access to these. There are now seven galleries which tell the story of the …

Support for learning placements on National Nature Reserves

Boardwalk building at Cliburn Moss nature reserve
Boardwalk building at Cliburn Moss nature reserve

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… qualification at the end of their period. In addition, there will be a further 45 training places for existing … which Natural England works with to manage the reserves. There are 224 NNRs in England, 143 of which are managed … and the future of the nature conservation industry. There is a growing gap in the number of people with …

Citizens Theatre Awarded £4.8million National Lottery support

Artist's impression of the West Elevation of the Citizens Theatre
Artist's impression of the West Elevation of the Citizens Theatre

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… upper level which will improve sightlines and capacity. There will be decoration and repairs throughout. The … the courtyard and the close that runs to back of house there will be easy access to the existing main rehearsal room … rehearsal/workshop space, and two learning/events spaces. There will also be the creation of a new 152-seat studio …

Behind the scenes at Buxton Crescent

Andrew Bingham MP
Andrew Bingham MP

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… of the Crescent, and who was once a Best Man at a wedding there I am very proud of the building and its … public access to some of the building's finest interiors. There have been hiccups and difficulties along the way but … St Ann's Hotel (indeed I was once a Best Man at a wedding there) I am very proud of the building and its heritage. …

Wellies and wellbeing: my first year as Chair of East of England Committee

Helen Wilson, Chair of East of England Committee
Helen Wilson, Chair of East of England Committee

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… started a year ago; I knew when I opened the envelope and there was the letter offering me the position as Chair of HLF … slightly daunting as you come to realise just how much there is in the world that you don't know! [quote]"I think … wellbeing is one of the areas we might develop further. There is an impressive body of research now indicating the …