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Growing up in wartime – it wasn’t child’s play! Young girls playing in 1914 IWM Q34151 25/08/2015 This was the Home Front from 1914 to 1918 and the Defence of the Realm Act (known as DORA), a far-reaching piece of legislation that took effect within days …

Wonderful Wader Walk at RSPB Blacktoft Sands Avocet in the evening Pete Short 21/08/2015 These events are supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) as part of the Saving Marshlands Wetland Heritage and Wildlife Project which aims to connect more people …

Brace Yourself Ken Hawley, founding collector of the Hawley Tool Collection 24/08/2015 The collection aims to give an insight into Ken’s many facets as a family man, salesman, shop keeper, historian and tool collector. Ken had said that he had no interest …

Old Church Tower in Bramcote receives Heritage Lottery Fund support Bramcote Old Church Tower 17/08/2015 The money, a first-round pass endorsing HLF’s belief in the potential of the project, will help the Bramcote Old Church Tower Trust to develop …

Understanding major parish churches 17/08/2015 There are over 200 ‘major’ historic parish churches in England, churches with a floor space of more than 1000 square metres. Until now, no research has ever been done to try to understand whether there are …

Diggin' the summer Volunteer archaeologists digging as part of the Doncaster 1914-18 project 13/08/2015 With the recent announcement of the HLF funded CITiZAN project and its nationwide call for archaeological volunteers, it’s a great opportunity to …

Giant bumblebees buzzing around Tees Valley countryside sites is not a cause for alarm Creating a buzz about bumblebee roadshow 13/08/2015 The species, rarely seen in the wild, is expected to make an appearance at Buzzy Bee events this August, organised …

Spend a summer day out for free at RSPB Blacktoft Sands Little Egret wading at RSPB Blacktoft Sands 13/08/2015 The event runs from 10am until 4pm and entry is absolutely free, thanks to a grant of £45,100 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).  Visitors …

Our Online Community is now open to all Find out how to get the best from your volunteers, and ensure they get the best from the experience, by joining experts in a live chat about volunteering. 12/08/2015 A general discussion forum, for all your heritage …