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Pride! Prevention! Protection! 30 years of safer sex

Old photo showing large billboard with the words "AIDS: don't die of ignorance"

Don’t Die of Ignorance campaign billboard in Levenshulme, c.1986. Credit: Manchester Archives and Local Studies.

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… in Levenshulme, c.1986. Credit: Manchester Archives and Local Studies. LGBT Foundation recorded the memories of people involved in and affected by safer sex campaigns from the 1980s to the … and helped 45 people record their diverse experiences, now available online . I remember walking down the road, and …

West Norwood Cemetery restored

Statue at West Norwood Cemetery lit up at night

West Norwood Cemetery is one of London's Magnificent Seven

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… one of London's Magnificent Seven Community spaces, access and restoration are at the heart of the six-year project in … West Norwood Cemetery is set in a 40-acre site in Lambeth and is home to Grade II listed St Stephen’s Chapel. It is one … sacred space. From a derelict chapel to a venue that can now host concerts and community events, this project is a …

Newington Green Meeting House - Revolutionary Ideas Since 1708, Clissold

Building surrounded by trees grass and a tree

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… church relies on volunteers with digital skills to support and share its heritage. Newington Green Meeting House , … the years, with strong connections to dissenters, feminism and civil rights. Now a “non-religious church”, the meeting house has received … church relies on volunteers with digital skills to support and share its heritage. …

The Dyfi Osprey Project

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… Cors Dyfi reserve. Ospreys are the rarest raptor in Wales and until recently, only a few people knew about them and even fewer had ever seen one. Once widespread throughout … over the last few years. It seems almost unbelievable now to think back just to 2010 and compare it with today. No …

Creating Northern Ireland’s LGBTQ+ heritage archive

Leaders of the project pose for a group photo

From left to right: Scott Cuthbertson, Director of The Rainbow Project, Mukesh Sharma, The National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland NI Committee Chair, Cara McCann, Director of HERe NI and Adam Murray, Community Development Manager at Cara-Friend.

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… NI Committee Chair, Cara McCann, Director of HERe NI and Adam Murray, Community Development Manager at Cara-Friend. A collaborative effort will record and share Northern Ireland’s modern LGBTQ+ history. Personal … political history. We are proud that this heritage will now be preserved and shared, highlighting the local people …

Exploring the life of Delia Derbyshire and her connection to Cumbria

Two people sit at a desk with a laptop and microphone to record the interview

Composer and sound artist Kate Halsall interviews a staff member from Northumberland National Park. Photo: Green Croft Arts.

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… Exploring the life of Delia Derbyshire and her connection to Cumbria Composer and sound artist Kate Halsall interviews a staff member from … period of Delia's life hasn’t been widely documented until now. The project launches with the Trailblazer Festival – a …

Medical Museum protects collections and engages local community

Photograph of various items in a wooden box

Items from the Medical Museum collection. Photo: Dawn Jutton

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… Medical Museum protects collections and engages local community Items from the Medical Museum … Jutton The Medical Museum project has revitalised access and engagement with a collection of medical artefacts through … volunteers who have managed the collection, this archive now has a new lease of life. The archive contains photos …

Accessible wildlife hide helps everyone encounter nature

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… that would both complement its surrounding environment and be accessible for all. The hide’s roof design meant that … needed, enabling the inside of the hide to be an open-plan and fully accessible space. The roof was designed as a … species of invertebrates in the hide’s roof. The lagoon is now an important location for wildlife surveys with results …

Peregrines, people and places

Peregrine Falcon on Derby Cathedral

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… Peregrines, people and places Peregrine Falcon on Derby Cathedral A pair of … a programme of training workshops for volunteers and making contact with a wide range of marginalised … council’s IT network to crash, though this problem has now been resolved. People have logged on from over 70 …

Back Green Bunkhouse Project, Portsoy

Colin McLean

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… in 2006. They comprised a finely detailed Georgian house and two cottages, as well as a former sail-making loft. The … Coastal Communities Fund, Historic Environment Scotland and the Architectural Heritage Fund. The Sail Loft Bunkhouse is now being run by Portsoy Community Enterprise. It provides …

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