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Festive cheer for Scottish parks with multi-million Heritage Lottery investment 17/12/2012 Wilton Lodge Park in Hawick, associated with Scottish sporting legends, Steve Hislop, Jimmie Guthrie, and Bill McLaren, received funding of £2.6million to create an …

Stoke-on-Trent’s Hanley Park secures initial Lottery support 18/12/2012 Grade II listed Hanley Park first opened in 1897. Designed by landscape architect Thomas Mawson, it is considered one of the best and earliest examples of his work in public parks in …

Birmingham young people will trace past times, work and play 12/12/2012 Young people in Castle Bromwich will investigate the automotive industry that has been the mainstay of the area’s employment for many years whilst, in Ladywood, the childhood games of …

Funding of over £37,000 for NWT’s Living Coast project 08/01/2013 ‘Cley and Salthouse: A Living Coast’ combines two exciting new ventures for the Trust: the unexpected opportunity to purchase land which will connect Cley and Salthouse Marshes together …

Dacorum Borough Council wins Lottery support for Water Gardens 17/12/2012 The project aims to restore Hemel Hempstead's Water Gardens to reflect their historical significance. By revitalising the gardens, the council will be aiming to encourage more …

Toy story: Heritage project helps mark Frank Hornby's 150th anniversary in 2013 18/12/2012 This project will celebrate the life and work of the legendary British toymaker who was responsible for creating Meccano, Dinky Toys and Hornby Trains. The first …

Heritage Lottery Fund’s £142,000 investment to help us delve into our colourful past 22/11/2012 Today, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is announcing 17 successful projects in Northern Ireland which will be receiving a total investment of £142,000 to help …

It’s a Lottery Christmas cracker for parks! 17/12/2012 Nine parks in England are getting in the festive mood today thanks to joint support totalling £13m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Big Lottery Fund (BIG). A further £4.8m has been awarded …

HLF helps reveal a treasure of South Asian memories 09/01/2013 The one year oral history project aims to uncover a treasure of memories from key practitioners in the world of British South Asian Theatre, and will explore the local history of Asian …

Project to save traditional wildflower meadows near Bicester wins support 14/12/2012 A development grant of £23,500 will help BBOWT to develop the Meadow Farm project in detail and apply for the full grant of £758,400 at a later date. Chris Williams, Head …