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Newbridge Memorial Hall 27/07/2010 The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced confirmed funding of £2.9 million to fund the restoration of the Newbridge Memorial Hall and open up the venue for community use. The Grade II listed ‘Newbridge Memo’ as it …

Bexley memories saved thanks to Heritage Lottery Fund support 20/01/2010 Both will involve working with Bexley Council’s Local Studies and Archives Centre and, in the case of one of the projects, the reminiscences collected will extend beyond borough …

Heritage Lottery Funding available to help celebrate Greenock's past 06/09/2010 Inverclyde is one of HLF's priority areas as it has not come forward with as many heritage projects as other areas of Scotland. To date, HLF has invested over £2 million in 32 …

The Restoration of St Mark’s 03/07/2009 St Mark’s Parish Church will host a special service of thanksgiving and celebration on Friday evening to mark the completion of the four and a half year project to carry out urgent repairs to the Grade A listed …

15th Anniversary around the UK 13/11/2009 This year marks the 15th anniversary of the National Lottery. This landmark has given the HLF a chance to join in the celebrations and sharing the difference lottery funding has made to our heritage over the last …

Valleys volunteers share story of local hero 18/10/2010 When Gaynor Oliver moved to the village of Pontlottyn in the Rhymney Valley over 30 years ago, she was surprised to find that there was nothing in the village to commemorate a local war hero. Since …

Prestigious arts centre celebrates a £1.12 million HLF award. 25/09/2005 One of Northern Ireland’s most prestigious arts centres is celebrating the news of a £1.12 million award from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) it was announced today. The award is a …

Seven Stories 09/09/2009 The grant from HLF has been awarded to fund the preservation, cataloguing and digitisation of Seven Stories unique collection of original manuscripts, artwork and archives, as well as a comprehensive outreach and education …

Loved but ignored: New research reveals how the UK is failing to get the most out of its heritage 14/07/2014 The UK’s heritage assets remain largely untapped by local authorities and could play a much greater role in helping their area thrive and succeed …

Women’s Suffrage in the Spotlight 01/05/2014 This story still remains to be researched and told. Building on short course organised by the Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) in 2010, the WEA is launching a new project – Breaking the Mould – which will …