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Project will open up Hardy’s beloved home 05/12/2012 Built on the edge of Thorncombe Wood, where the Dorset countryside rangers’ building is currently placed, the new visitor centre will be also have improved access to the cottage where Hardy was born. …

Stromness Project’s Empty Homes Award Special Mention 28/11/2012 The new Empty Homes Award recognises a person or organisation who over the past year has, in the view of the judging panel, best engaged in activity to bring private empty homes back into …

Twin heritage projects could catapult Lewes to international fame 04/12/2012 Now the recognition of this historical importance will be given a major boost thanks to two projects made possible by Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grants totalling almost …

American wartime history brought to life 03/12/2012 The project will reach out to young people and community groups through school visits and at local venues, giving talks and film shows enabling them to discover the wartime history of North Devonand gain …

Preston Remembers - On all Fronts 03/12/2012 Now this funding is in place, work can begin in earnest in spring 2013. The project is a collaboration between all the museums in Preston and will also provide a great opportunity to pass on skills to young …

Nature is brought to life in Bute Park’s new children’s play features 07/11/2012 It sounds like a passage from a story book, but from next month children will be able to enjoy several new, exciting, outdoor play features within Bute Park. Cabinet Member …

Lottery backs Elstree park plans 30/11/2012 Plans have been drawn up by park owner Hertsmere Borough Council (HBC) and the Countryside Management Service (CMS) to install extra play equipment, new welcome signs and an information board, and to restore and …

Moray Firth Trout Initiative (MFTI) wins Heritage Lottery support 23/11/2012 The MFTI is an exciting new project that aims to protect the future of Moray Firth trout populations and the communities that depend on them through education and conservation. …

£100million lottery boost to help our public parks under threat 25/10/2012 This vital funding marks a renewed commitment to parks by HLF and BIG, who since 1996 have jointly invested over £640million and transformed over 700 historic public spaces.  The …

Local volunteers explore the hidden art of Barnsley 20/11/2012 Led by volunteers mainly from the local community, the project focuses on the history and works of past artists born in or strongly connected to the district of Barnsley. There will be a …