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Hillsborough Castle to be opened up

Lady Alice Temple In the grounds of Hillsborough Castle

News

25/02/2016

… opened up to give us an insight into their history. And there will be opportunities for people to get involved in … opened up to give us an insight into their history. And there will be opportunities for people to get involved in …

Bringing privately owned historic houses to a wider audience

Sara Crofts, HLF Head of Historic Environment

Blogs

21/04/2016

… care for matters to you and your local community. Q. Is there a lot of competition for Our Heritage funding? In … obtain advice from consultants in specialist areas. Q. Are there any specific conditions attached to grants? We will ask … care for matters to you and your local community. Q. Is there a lot of competition for Our Heritage funding? In …

Supporting urban wildlife

Sara Blackburn, Nature Counts Project Co-ordinator Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust

Blogs

25/10/2016

… it stands for the hedgehog may look bleak at present, but there is still time to change the species’ fate and our back gardens are the perfect place to start. There’s certainly a light at the end of the tunnel! Feeling … it stands for the hedgehog may look bleak at present, but there is still time to change the species’ fate and our back …

Getting involved with adult learning

John McMahon, HLF Policy Adviser, Learning and Volunteering

Blogs

10/05/2016

… running events, taster sessions and have-a-go activities; there is also a sister programme of similar events and … for individuals, families, communities and employers. There are categories for learners, tutors, projects and … running events, taster sessions and have-a-go activities; there is also a sister programme of similar events and …

Full steam ahead for Queen Victoria’s station at Knole

Bat & Ball Station platform side, as it looks today Sevenoaks Town Council

News

21/12/2017

… have the ability to sell train tickets, where currently there is only a ticket machine. The project is on track to be … have the ability to sell train tickets, where currently there is only a ticket machine. The project is on track to be …

Kettle’s Yard reopens in Cambridge

News

14/02/2018

… with more than 600 young people taking part in events there during the opening weekend. Emily Chase, Learning and … with more than 600 young people taking part in events there during the opening weekend. Emily Chase, Learning and …

James Cleverly MP shares his thoughts on black history

Blogs

03/11/2015

… Within the UK today, black businesses are growing but there is a still way to go. Recent figures from The Small … Within the UK today, black businesses are growing but there is a still way to go. Recent figures from The Small …

Culture Secretary announces next stops for Stephenson’s Rocket

Ian Blatchford, Ros Kerslake and Jeremy Wright QC MP with Rocket

News

24/07/2018

… giants Ros Kerslake, Chief Executive of HLF was also there. Earlier, she visited the Mining Institute, where an … giants Ros Kerslake, Chief Executive of HLF was also there. Earlier, she visited the Mining Institute, where an …

£1.3million for Northumberland's diverse heritage

Watercolor of Newbiggin's Rocket House Mick Smith

News

22/09/2016

… memories from generations of families who volunteered there until the 1970s. Alongside volunteer life brigades, … memories from generations of families who volunteered there until the 1970s. Alongside volunteer life brigades, …

What links the Eurythmics, a derelict church and the National Lottery?

Dave Stewart at The Canny Space Churches Conservation Trust

News

27/03/2018

… collaborate, create and develop life-changing skills. There will be an on-going programme of community events and … collaborate, create and develop life-changing skills. There will be an on-going programme of community events and …

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