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Cheltenham's art gallery and museums win £750k funding 28/03/2011 This positive news means that the redevelopment scheme can now move forward to the next stage. The exciting and ambitious plans for the new development will provide additional galleries, …

Brecknock Museum 29/03/2011 The Connecting Communities and Collections project has achieved a first-round pass which means the council can now develop the project proposals, during the next year, in preparation for the second round application. Powys …

Welsh Princes’ castle to be opened up to the people thanks to £4.7m HLF grant 28/03/2011 With 72 percent of tourists claiming to visit Wales for its Castles, Historic Sites and Stately Homes (PDF, 223KB) alone, the opening of Cardigan Castle to visitors …

Copper Kingdom Project strikes gold 24/03/2011 Today the Heritage Minister, Alun Ffred Jones visited Amlwch, to meet with representatives from the Amlwch Industrial Heritage Trust who now hope to create a major attraction and facility based on this …

Exhibition of The Argyll Collection 29/03/2011 The Argyll Collection of art works was originally established by the inspirational Jim Tyre working with Naomi Mitchison between 1970-1990. It was created as a learning resource in schools for the young …

Lottery funding for village heritage 31/03/2011 A community programme will run alongside the restoration work to record and document the fascinating and significant history of the village. The funding will enable the Church Council to build on and improve …

Lucky lottery win for rare black grouse 11/04/2011 However to improve their future prospects during severe weather conditions, this iconic species has been thrown a life-line by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), which has awarded the Game & Wildlife …

New Scottish Chair Announced for Heritage Lottery Fund 23/03/2011 Professor Reid has been appointed by the Prime Minister as Trustee with responsibility for Scotland on NHMF and HLF’s UK-wide Board, a role that brings with it responsibility for the Fund’s …

Spring has sprung for South Wales stately home thanks to Heritage Lottery Fund cash boost 23/03/2011 The money awarded to the Vale of Glamorgan Council will fund the restoration of the main rooms of the Grade II* listed house designed in the …

Leek landmark ‘The Monument’ wins support 23/03/2011 To be run by Leek Town Council and the Friends of the Nicholson War Memorial, the 20 month project will restore and conserve the structure to ensure safe public access in addition to running a programme …