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Memories of Whitehaven YMCA will be captured thanks to National Lottery grant

Members of the project team
Members of the project team

Newyddion

… combining oral history and visual arts techniques. I know there are lots of people out there with some great memories of the YMCA and we would love … combining oral history and visual arts techniques. I know there are lots of people out there with some great memories …

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

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… 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 …

What heritage means to me: Paul Hetherington

Paul Hetherington, Director of Fundraising and Communications at Buglife
Paul Hetherington, Director of Fundraising and Communications at Buglife Kay Ransom

Blogiau

… our grounding, our history, and our lifeblood.[/quote] Is there a piece of natural heritage that particularly inspires … always my favourite place to visit especially since a trip there would also encompass a ramble on the Suffolk heaths. … history, and our lifeblood. Even in our busy modern lives, there is so much we can learn from it. And now for the …

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 …

£2.6m grants bring first Scottish Creation Centre a giant step closer

The atrium at Briggait Creation Centre
An artists impression of the atrium at the Briggait Creation Centre

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… the rest of the UK. “Our supporters have been fantastic, there’s a real sense of excitement about the opportunities … centre a reality – hopefully, it’s one last push and we’re there.” Creation Centres are relatively common in Europe but … physical theatre, circus and visual arts. Once complete there will be: Five dance/physical performance studios …

Remembering our war memorials

Ben Greener, HLF Historic Environment Advisor
Ben Greener, HLF Historic Environment Advisor

Newyddion

… and secure listed status for their local war memorials. There are over 100,000 war memorials around the UK – … and secure listed status for their local war memorials. There are over 100,000 war memorials around the UK – …