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FWW Christmas truce game to be recreated 20/12/2013 The unofficial ceasefire, frowned upon by military authorities, was marked by the exchanging of gifts and impromptu football matches. One of these was witnessed by Newark soldier William Setchfield, who …

Helping Wales mark 100 years since the First World War 27/10/2013 The HLF is playing a key part in a national programme of events and initiatives to mark the centenary of the war between 2014 and 2018 and tomorrow, the First Minister, Carwyn Jones AM, …

HLF Funding for Flintshire school’s First World War project 10/10/2013 The grant will enable pupils from the school to mark the centenary of the war by visiting national archives and museums to understand the long-lasting effect the conflict had on their …

Home front project at Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums secures HLF support 27/09/2013 Exhibitions, events, learning and community projects are planned in several museums and galleries across Tyne and Wear, and are designed to allow audiences and …

£1million Lottery grant breathes new life into Donaghadee 19/12/2013 Today, HLF announced an award of almost £1million to help Ards Borough Council promote the sustainable, heritage-led regeneration of Donaghadee’s Conservation Area. The project will …

'Pipers and Pipe Music of the Great War' project launched 18/12/2013 The Scottish Pipers’ Association has received £7,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for a project, Pipers and Pipe Music of the Great War. Led by volunteers, the project which was …

Heritage Lottery Fund commits £5million to First World War cultural programme 06/12/2013 The programme 14-18 NOW will be a series of special commissions from artists from Britain and across the world that will explore the heritage and resonance of the …

Heritage Lottery Fund welcomes Hull as next City of Culture 21/11/2013 Carole Souter, Chief Executive of Heritage Lottery Fund said: “This is fantastic news for Hull and Yorkshire. Having recently visited Derry~Londonderry, Capital of Culture 2013, I have …

Kenwood House reveals its true colours 26/11/2013 Over 200 years since its colours and decoration disappeared from view, English Heritage has restored the library at Kenwood House in London to its original glory. One of the great rooms of 18th-century …

Got an innovative idea to make your local park financially fit? 04/11/2013 Through a new £1m programme, Rethinking Parks , Nesta, Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund will support the most innovative and promising new business models for public …