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£9,900 to ‘Wor Women on the Home Front’ to mark First World War Centenary

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… role in WW1’. Awarded through HLF’s First World War: then and now programme, the project will focus on supporting service … role in WW1’. Awarded through HLF’s First World War: then and now programme, the project will focus on supporting … role in WW1’. Awarded through HLF’s First World War: then and now programme, the project will focus on supporting …

Changing lives: finding kindness on board the Daniel Adamson

Dave Lowles on board the Daniel Adamson

Stories

… many Liverpool men of his generation, he had been to sea, and the waterfront felt like a second home to him. "I’ve made so many new friends. My week ahead is now planned. The phone is always ringing and we meet up … Dave. “They said yes, and I took off my coat there and then and got to work.” Making friends It’s no exaggeration to …

“Johnny Just Come”: telling the stories of Nigerian immigrants

Gbolahan Peter Macjob, Director Afristar Foundation

Blogs

… This piece is written in memory of David Emare (1914-2016) and tells the story of how I came to apply for a grant to … stories and memories The project idea was conceived, and now came the hard work of planning it, getting a team on … forget. I was angry, I was sad, I was happy, I cried and then I was inspired that no matter what obstacles you face, …

Tracing the impact of the Somme on rural communities

Dr Nick Mansfield from the University of Central Lancashire
Dr Nick Mansfield, Senior Research Fellow in History at UCLan

Blogs

… battle on the UK’s rural areas. With nearly 60,000 killed and wounded, 1 July 1916 - the opening day of the Battle of … raised battalions in 1914 and 1915, trained in Britain and then held quiet sections of the Western Front. Their units … your local community, visit our First World War: Then and Now grants page . Volunteers for Lord Kitchener's Army of the …

Beverley Road secures support

Beverley Road
Beverley Road Image courtesy of Alan Hood under Creative Commons Licence

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… Council has successfully passed the first round of bidding and now has permission to progress the plans to round two and … that money has been set aside by HLF. The applicants can then progress to the second round and send a detailed … that money has been set aside by HLF. The applicants can then progress to the second round and send a detailed …

Getting involved with adult learning

John McMahon HLF Policy Adviser, Learning and Volunteering
John McMahon, HLF Policy Adviser, Learning and Volunteering

Blogs

… adult learning John McMahon, HLF Policy Adviser, Learning and Volunteering 10/05/2016 John McMahon, HLF Policy Adviser, … the histories of Sandy Row in West Belfast. A HND and then an apprenticeship with the National Trust for Scotland … work at the David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre; she’s now aiming to do a BA in curatorial studies to further …

Step closer to nearly £3 million funding for Poole Park

A view of Poole Park from the air

News

… as well as a range of events including a tea party and wine tasting evening and lots of other help from local … that the schemes can be designed. The local community will then have an opportunity to have their say on these … of Friends of Poole Park, said: "This is wonderful news. Now, the hard work begins to ensure plans are drawn up to …

HLF’s new First World War programme opens

A soldier saying goodbye to his mother
A soldier of the Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) says goodbye to his mother as he departs following a period of leave Horace Nicholls by permission of Imperial War Museums (Q30407)

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… opens A soldier of the Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) says goodbye to his mother as he … application pack is available from our  First World War: then and now page . If a group needs a grant of more than £10,000 for … application pack is available from our  First World War: then and now page . If a group needs a grant of more than …

Home Front Dean to mark First World War Centenary

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… 17/06/2014 Awarded through HLF’s First World War: then and now programme, the project will focus on how the First World … 17/06/2014 Awarded through HLF’s First World War: then and now programme, the project will focus on how the First … Awarded through HLF’s First World War: then and now programme, the project will focus on how the …

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