Wales’s natural landscape has long been regarded a thing of beauty to be treasured. It does however need constant care, and thanks to National Lottery players over 3,000 volunteers will be recruited to look after it as part of two new initiatives announced today.

Thanks to National Lottery players, two projects will see more than 3,000 volunteers tasked with supporting the natural heritage of Wales.

HLF is investing £10million in its latest round of Skills for the Future funding. The money will provide a host of opportunities to the next generation of heritage craftspeople, specialists and entrepreneurs

A £10m fund to train the next generation of heritage craftspeople, specialists and entrepreneurs was unveiled today by Sir Peter Luff, Chair of HLF.

As the crowds gather for the 29th Hay Festival another local landmark is about to steal the limelight. At the centre of this picturesque market town and dominating the local townscape is Hay Castle, a 12th century structure that has fallen into disrepair.

From grandmother to granddaughter, one Flintshire family has been taking part in a project examining how Welsh medium education has developed and flourished over the years, and celebrates the importance of the language within the county.

Three generations highlight the transformation of Welsh language education.

A group of specialist heritage horticulturalists have now graduated at the RHS Flower Show in Cardiff, having gained a unique qualification partly funded by National Lottery players.

Thanks to initial support from National Lottery players, this once bustling industrial hub could be returned to its former glory.

Visitors to Yorkshire this summer will be delighted to know that the award-winning Burnby Hall Gardens and Museum in Pocklington are undergoing a major restoration project, thanks to National Lottery players.

HLF has earmarked £3.3million to regenerate the former slate quay on Caernarfon waterfront, transforming it into a vibrant shopping and tourist hotspot fit for the craftsmen of today.

Sir Peter Luff, Chair of HLF, recently announced a third round of our Skills for the Future grant programme; and in the Culture White Paper published in April we confirmed our commitment to invest £10million across the UK.

Rockfield Studios has hosted some of the world’s biggest bands. A special exhibition launching today will celebrate its influence and impact on the local area, as well as the British and international music scene in general.

In April we will welcome Baroness Elizabeth (Kay) Andrews OBE as our new Trustee and Chair of our Wales Committee.

A south Wales town that is synonymous with the country’s industrial heritage is looking to transform its centre, thanks to £1.2million from HLF.