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Changing lives: from hostage rescue to nature reserve

A woman stands in front of autumn trees

Stories

… they’re working reservoirs, they do have pumps in them, there’s a strong undercurrent, and they are freezing cold”. … stripping off, thinking it’s a park… [And] of course, there are no alcohol or drugs permitted on site.” She says … by the government – and still today, she estimates there are “3,000 male licenses and about 25-30 female”. …

Making a difference every day

Childrens play area in Barnes Park, Sunderland
Childrens play area in Barnes Park, Sunderland

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… vision and energy from local communities and park users, there have been some huge changes in the North East to … them then they quickly fall into decline, but when there is a lot of footfall people feel safer and that … a revamp of the ever-popular Pets Corner. And the result? “There has been a 40% increase in visitors to the parks,” says …

Footwear history project charts Northants heart

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… Northamptonshire for some 900 years and in the mid 1840s there were more than 1,800 shoemakers operating in the town of Northampton alone. By the 1940s there were still 240 factories across the county although … Northamptonshire for some 900 years and in the mid 1840s there were more than 1,800 shoemakers operating in the town …

Changing lives: Danielle ploughs a straight furrow to her ideal career

A woman ploughs with a Suffolk Punch horse

Stories

… and horses. When the chance to apply for an apprenticeship there came up, thanks to an HLF Skills for the Future … She remembers fondly a whole range of experiences. “There was one day in the summer after my colleagues and I had … and horses. When the chance to apply for an apprenticeship there came up, thanks to an HLF Skills for the Future …

£2.6m grants bring first Scottish Creation Centre a giant step closer

The atrium at Briggait Creation Centre
An artists impression of the atrium at the Briggait Creation Centre

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… the rest of the UK. “Our supporters have been fantastic, there’s a real sense of excitement about the opportunities … centre a reality – hopefully, it’s one last push and we’re there.” Creation Centres are relatively common in Europe but … physical theatre, circus and visual arts. Once complete there will be: Five dance/physical performance studios …

What heritage means to me: Paul Hetherington

Paul Hetherington, Director of Fundraising and Communications at Buglife
Paul Hetherington, Director of Fundraising and Communications at Buglife Kay Ransom

Blogs

… our grounding, our history, and our lifeblood.[/quote] Is there a piece of natural heritage that particularly inspires … always my favourite place to visit especially since a trip there would also encompass a ramble on the Suffolk heaths. … history, and our lifeblood. Even in our busy modern lives, there is so much we can learn from it. And now for the …

How apprenticeships are changing

Nick Randell
Nick Randell, Programme Manager and Policy Adviser, Skills

Blogs

… be allocated across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. There’s more information available on the UK government … by employers. Trailblazing the future of heritage training There aren’t many apprenticeship frameworks that serve … only response. We know acute skills shortages remain. And there is an urgent task to diversify our workforce. In …

The Great War: Stories from a Neighbourhood

Claire Adler, Heritage Consultant: Learning, Community, Development
Claire Adler, Heritage Consultant

Blogs

… which have been attended by up to 50 people at a time. There have also been more than 20 people volunteering to … running a three-year project in two years was too much! There were three exhibitions which had to be researched, written and put up over two years. There are no paid members of staff so the research, gathering …

Tees Valley Wildlife Trust wins Heritage Lottery Fund support for regional bat project

Long-eared brown bat
Long-eared brown bat Hugh Clark/Bat Conservation Trust

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… of detectors to record and care for this unique wildlife. There will also be a wealth of opportunities for people of … Trust's East Cleveland Batscape page . Notes to editors There are 18 species of bat in the UK, 17 of which are known … here - that's almost a quarter of our mammal species There are at least eight species of bats present and breeding …

Leicester’s Magna Carta project gets £20,000 boost

Exterior of the Guildhall building
The Guildhall, where one of the exhibitions will take place

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… Guildhall before touring around the city. As well as this, there will be an exhibition in Leicester market recognising … standardised weights and measures to the country. There will also be a programme of exciting events, talks and … Guildhall before touring around the city. As well as this, there will be an exhibition in Leicester market recognising …

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