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Open weekend announced for UK’s first marine park

Aerial view of Plymouth's coast, with the lighthouse and lido in view

Credit: Chris Gorman/Big Ladder Photography

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17/02/2022

Open weekend announced for UK’s first marine park Credit: Chris Gorman/Big Ladder Photography 17/02/2022 Plymouth Sound National Marine Park has announced details of its first programme of community activities, after receiving £9.5million as part of the …

A space in the archives for LGBTQ+ heritage

Blogs

23/02/2021

A space in the archives for LGBTQ+ heritage 23/02/2021 Dr Alan Butler, co-director of Pride in Plymouth and coordinator of Plymouth LGBT Archive Dr Alan Butler tells us how the Plymouth LGBT+ Archive has captured important stories and continues to evolve …

LGBTQ+ projects that mean the most to us

Jasspreet Thethi and friend at Never Going Underground exhibition

Stories

16/02/2022

LGBTQ+ projects that mean the most to us Jasspreet Thethi and friend at Never Going Underground exhibition 16/02/2022 We are proud to fund projects which celebrate LGBTQ+ history - here are a few of our staff members' favourites. Never Going Underground, …

Bringing England’s species Back from the Brink of extinction

Field Cricket nymph basking at burrow entrance to promote moulting

Field Cricket (Gryllus campestris) nymph basking at burrow entrance to promote moulting. Sussex, UK. April

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13/02/2022

Bringing England’s species Back from the Brink of extinction Field Cricket (Gryllus campestris) nymph basking at burrow entrance to promote moulting. Sussex, UK. April 13/02/2022 As Back from the Brink draws to a close, we look at how this game-changing …

Community at heart of Silverburn Flax Mill revival

News

11/02/2022

Community at heart of Silverburn Flax Mill revival 11/02/2022 The much-loved mill is at the centre of a five-year project, set to receive £3.47million from the Heritage Fund. A derelict mill near Leven in Fife is to be brought back to life thanks to …

Open up your heritage to new visitors during National Lottery Open Week 2022

Adult and child entering historic building.

Powys Castle is offering free entry to National Lottery players. © National Trust Images/Megan Tayl

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26/01/2022

Open up your heritage to new visitors during National Lottery Open Week 2022 Powys Castle is offering free entry to National Lottery players. © National Trust Images/Megan Tayl 26/01/2022 Has your project received National Lottery funding? Sign up to …

How we're funding parks projects

Enjoying a Ukelele Sing-along in Pearson Park, Hull

Stories

28/10/2021

How we're funding parks projects Enjoying a Ukelele Sing-along in Pearson Park, Hull 28/10/2021 We take a look at three thriving parks which are doing their bit for nature – and people. It’s a great time to apply for funding for your parks projects …

Conserving stories of Northern Ireland’s LGBTQ+ heritage

Stories

01/02/2021

Conserving stories of Northern Ireland’s LGBTQ+ heritage 01/02/2021 Richard O'Leary, project co-ordinator for The Troubles I’ve Seen, tells us how the project is going, how it has adapted during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and offers some advice. …

Saving LGBTQ+ stories before they are lost forever

Pride march, 1974. Credit: Wikimedia

Stories

01/02/2022

Saving LGBTQ+ stories before they are lost forever Pride march, 1974. Credit: Wikimedia 01/02/2022 A new Heritage Fund project might be the last chance to capture the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in Manchester who remember life before the Sexual Offences …

Recognising access in its many forms

Elderly woman using wheelchair in garden, smiling with tea and biscuit

Wilderness project

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09/12/2020

Recognising access in its many forms Wilderness project 09/12/2020 Jonathan Mace and Heather Brown reflect on how their National Lottery funded heritage projects consider a variety of access needs. Page last updated: 12 July 2022 Tell us about your …

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