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Craven Museum gets £1.5million boost

Designs for the new museum

News

23/01/2018

… to access the museum collection online for the first time There will be plenty of opportunities for volunteers and the … to access the museum collection online for the first time There will be plenty of opportunities for volunteers and the …

Preserving the UK’s National Parks with National Lottery funding

View of Callanders Pass in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

News

25/07/2017

… about how they can conserve the environment they are there to enjoy. Regenerating historic towns and villages … about how they can conserve the environment they are there to enjoy. Regenerating historic towns and villages …

The Florrie rises from the flames

News

31/07/2012

… (of Gerry and the Pacemakers fame) who held his first gig there in the 1950s. Thanks to the HLF award, The Florrie has … (of Gerry and the Pacemakers fame) who held his first gig there in the 1950s. Thanks to the HLF award, The Florrie has …

Lottery boost to restore Fivemiletown’s historic clock

King Edward VII village clock in Fivemiletown

News

06/01/2014

… “We are absolutely delighted at the news of this award. There is already a great deal of interest and enthusiasm … “We are absolutely delighted at the news of this award. There is already a great deal of interest and enthusiasm …

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 … fun days, school visits, BioBlitz events and training days there will be plenty of opportunities for people to get their …

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 … not only visit his birthplace, but also actually work there. Now that has become a reality, thanks to getting …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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