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Derelict Peckham Fire Station becomes community hub

Newyddion

… Peckham, Camberwell and the people who live and work there. For Lucy, it was a case of knowing a little bit about … then being able to use the archive to discover much more. “There used to be a dance hall between the Peckham Fire … Peckham, Camberwell and the people who live and work there. For Lucy, it was a case of knowing a little bit about …

Dame Seona Reid: what I've learned at HLF

Dame Seona Reid talks to a woman at an event
Dame Seona Reid

Blogiau

… to happen and being part of that is incredibly rewarding. There are times, however, when difficult decisions inevitably … and have felt immensely supported and impressed by them. There is a real sense of common purpose and collaborative … to happen and being part of that is incredibly rewarding. There are times, however, when difficult decisions inevitably …

HLF Chief Executive Ros Kerslake delivers first speech to museums sector

Ros Kerslake speaking at the AIM Conference 2017
Ros Kerslake speaking at the AIM Conference 2017

Newyddion

… is spread across a greater number of beneficiaries? Should there be an expectation of higher levels of match funding? Is there a place for low-interest or interest-free loans? … is spread across a greater number of beneficiaries? Should there be an expectation of higher levels of match funding? Is …

Science Museum exhibition opens to commemorate the Battle of the Somme

A narrow stretcher from the First World War
A stretcher specially designed for the twists and turns of narrow, muddy trenches, 1916 Science Museum

Newyddion

… the experience presented by life in the trenches; whilst there was extraordinary challenge, there was also real innovation, especially in relation to … the experience presented by life in the trenches; whilst there was extraordinary challenge, there was also real …

Bromyard Downs secures a bright future thanks to National Lottery grant

A young visitor with an elephant hawk moth
A young visitor with an elephant hawk moth E. Bowen-Jones

Newyddion

… as well as the more common flora and fauna that thrives there. Ecological surveys will monitor the condition of … to a database to help tell the natural story of the Downs. There are 88 registered commoners with a range of rights including the right to graze and collect firewood. There has been little to no grazing for over 20 years but the …

Celebrating the history of Magna

Big Melt
The Big Melt - giant pyrotechnic display

Newyddion

… the story of the former Templeborough steelworks site. There will be a section devoted to the First World War, when … for both schools and families. We know already that there are plenty of fascinating stories to tell and we would … known as Steelos, after the owners Steel, Peech and Tozer. There were 14 open-hearth furnaces and 14 chimneys, which …

Stanmer Park celebrates the New Year as Lottery says Yes!

Stanmer Park, Brighton

Newyddion

… buildings dating from the 18th and 19th centuries and there is an 18th-century walled garden to the west of the … to the public in 1953. Once the walled garden is enhanced, there would be the potential to grow and produce food on site, and there are also plans to restore  one of the original glass …

Old orchards are saved across London

The hundredth urban orchard will be planted this winter
The hundredth urban orchard will be planted this winter

Newyddion

… Kath Rosen, CEO of The Urban Orchard Project, said: “There is a huge resurgence of interest in planting and … and Bethlem Royal Hospital, also in Bromley, where there is a mature orchard of over 200 fruit trees. Sue … it cleaner and mess-free and more children are seen in there. It has ensured that it won't be used as a storage or …

Let’s put West Lothian’s heritage in the spotlight!

Perambulation of Linlithgow's Marches
Perambulation of Linlithgow's Marches

Newyddion

… West Lothian’s amazing range of heritage and culture. And there’s lots to discover – you’ve probably taken a walk in … in Scotland. This means fewer grants have been awarded there which we are keen to change – but we need your help! … West Lothian’s amazing range of heritage and culture. And there’s lots to discover – you’ve probably taken a walk in …

Changing lives: from hostage rescue to nature reserve

A woman stands in front of autumn trees

Straeon

… they’re working reservoirs, they do have pumps in them, there’s a strong undercurrent, and they are freezing cold”. … stripping off, thinking it’s a park… [And] of course, there are no alcohol or drugs permitted on site.” She says … by the government – and still today, she estimates there are “3,000 male licenses and about 25-30 female”. …