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Changing lives: Jade's journey from care to college

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23/01/2019

Changing lives: Jade's journey from care to college 23/01/2019 After a difficult childhood, a National Lottery-funded project helped Jade find the confidence to enrol at college. Here's her story. In her 22 years, Jade has experienced more hardship than …

A revolution in industrial heritage

Ignite Yorkshire's Cactus Crew JMA Photography

Stories

16/06/2022

A revolution in industrial heritage Ignite Yorkshire's Cactus Crew JMA Photography 16/06/2022 In a conversation with Marie Millward from Ignite Yorkshire, we discuss how to move beyond "nostalgia" to engage young people with our industrial past. Marie …

What heritage means to me: Neil and Emelia Kenlock

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19/10/2018

What heritage means to me: Neil and Emelia Kenlock 19/10/2018 Youth ambassador Sarah spoke with the artist and the curator about the stories behind the National Lottery-supported photographic exhibition, Expectations: The Neil Kenlock Archive. Neil …

How we can help everyone access the "Natural Health Service"

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07/10/2021

How we can help everyone access the "Natural Health Service" 07/10/2021 Maxwell Apaladaga Ayamba, founder of Sheffield Environmental Movement Maxwell Apaladaga Ayamba, the winner in the Heritage category at the National Lottery Awards 2021, on his more …

Camellia House at Wentworth Woodhouse to bloom again thanks to £4million

The Camellia House at Wentworth Woodhouse Credit: Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust

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26/05/2022

Camellia House at Wentworth Woodhouse to bloom again thanks to £4million The Camellia House at Wentworth Woodhouse Credit: Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust 26/05/2022 The Grade II* listed Camellia House will be restored to its former glory and …

We welcome Bradford as City of Culture 2025

The Bradford skyline

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01/06/2022

We welcome Bradford as City of Culture 2025 The Bradford skyline 01/06/2022 The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced that Bradford will follow in Coventry’s footsteps to become the UK’s next City of Culture. Bradford is a …

Corby – a town with a centuries-old royal tradition

A black and white image of a brass band marching through the streets of a packed town centre.

Corby Pole Fair 1982. Credit: Glyn Dobbs

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01/06/2022

Corby – a town with a centuries-old royal tradition Corby Pole Fair 1982. Credit: Glyn Dobbs 01/06/2022 The famous Corby Pole Fair – which takes place only once every 20 years – has received National Lottery funding for an extra special Queen’s Jubilee …

Out of this world: Jodrell Bank's First Light Pavilion set to open

The First Light Pavilion at Jodrell Bank (right had side) with the Lovell telescope in the background (left hand side)

The Lovell Telescope and the First Light Pavilion at Jodrell Bank. Credit: Andrew Brooks

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31/05/2022

Out of this world: Jodrell Bank's First Light Pavilion set to open The Lovell Telescope and the First Light Pavilion at Jodrell Bank. Credit: Andrew Brooks 31/05/2022 The First Light Pavilion at Jodrell Bank opens this Saturday thanks to £12.5million …

Dr Sheree Mack: passion projects and empowering women

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08/03/2022

Dr Sheree Mack: passion projects and empowering women 08/03/2022 Dr Sheree Mack Dr Sheree Mack, co-ordinator of the National Lottery-funded Wayfinding project, discusses leadership, role models and how we can help all women thrive. Page last updated: 13 …

Nature: we can all make a difference

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27/05/2022

Nature: we can all make a difference 27/05/2022 John Shaw, Chiltern Rangers managing director Chiltern Rangers managing director, John Shaw, busts five myths about looking after the nature in our cities – including the one that matters most. John Shaw, …

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