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Heritage Lottery Fund backs restoration of Portaferry icon 20/06/2011 The Grade A listed Portaferry Presbyterian Church (PPC) is one of the most important examples of Greek Revival architecture in Great Britain and Ireland.  Despite having been described …

£2.4m investment boost for North East parks 11/07/2011 Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund in the North East, Ivor Crowther, said: “We are very lucky in the North East to have so many green spaces in our towns and cities – Exhibition Park is a fantastic …

Annesley Old Church to be conserved 04/07/2011 All Saints Church – known as the Old Church – dates from the 12th century, and formed part of the Annesley Estate. It is one of only two Grade I listed buildings in the Ashfield District. The project will …

From revitalising a town centre to safeguarding red squirrels - North Wales receives £1.2m HLF boost 30/06/2011 The funding will help regenerate Cefn Mawr town centre, reintroduce the habitat of the red squirrel on the island of Anglesey and see plans …

Heritage Lottery Fund boost for Cambo Estate 04/07/2011 The Institute has been successful in securing a first-round pass of £84,000 to develop exciting restoration plans for historic buildings on Cambo Estate. The Institute can now progress to the second …

Glasgow’s Riverside Museum opens to the public 21/06/2011 The opening ceremony was conducted by Glasgow City Council Leader, Gordon Matheson, who smashed a bottle of champagne on the side of the building as befits the latest launch on the Clyde. The …

Lottery grant opens up Omagh’s natural heritage 06/06/2011 An area of important natural heritage in Omagh is to be preserved in a new project following the award of a £26,100 grant, the Heritage Lottery Fund announced today. Drumduff and Drumnakilly …

Saving the story of Eastleigh’s strawberry fields forever 08/06/2011 Thanks to a £10,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) people will learn of the time, in the 1860s, when over 20,000 tonnes of berries a day were loaded up at Botley and Swanwick …

Funding boost for Bramall Hall 29/06/2011 Stockport Council has been successful in securing a first-round pass* of £67,200 towards drawing up plans for essential repairs and improvements. The council can now progress to the second stage where they will …

Bristol’s £27million City Museum opens 17/06/2011 The new museum was funded by an £11.6m Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant, Bristol City Council, DCMS and a range of individuals and trusts.    The museum will be housed in the landmark 1950s transit sheds …