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Young People Explore Local Heritage 25/02/2009 Portadown 2000 and Millennium Court Arts Centre (MCAC) were awarded the grant for an oral history project that will explore and record the lives of local people before and during the troubles. The project, …

St. Thomas 20/02/2009 A special reopening service has been held in St Thomas Parish Church in South Belfast to mark the completion of a programme of restoration works. The service of thanksgiving was attended by the Bishop of Connor and the Archbishop of …

Bosworth Battlefield archaeological survey 28/10/2009 Bosworth is one of the most famous battles in our history, witnessing the death of King Richard III, made famous by Shakespeare ‘A horse, a horse, a Kingdom for a horse' and marking the birth of the …

History of 'Old Belfast' opened up 24/03/2009 The three year ‘Old Belfast’ project will help local communities learn more about their heritage by providing training in historical research and publication techniques for at least three hundred people. The …

Holywood old school - open for lessons 13/01/2009 One of Holywood’s most important buildings has been officially reopened today (Tuesday 13th January 2009) following a programme of extensive restoration. The Old School on Church Road has undergone a …

Young people from across the North West celebrate their roots 07/04/2011 On 19 April 2011 Band on the Wall will be brimming with interactive displays exhibitions and performances exploring what it is to be young and growing up in the 21st century North …

Time to celebrate at WWT Castle Espie 25/06/2010 The wetland centre is situated only 12 miles from Belfast City centre but, in terms of tranquility, feels a million miles away. Many happy customers have passed through the doors over the years and …

£1,909,000 for North West historic places of worship 17/02/2011 The grants were awarded under the organisations’ joint Repair Grants for Places of Worship scheme.* Places of worship getting grants for urgent repairs this year include St Chad’s Church in …

Over £1million to Harris Museum and Art Gallery 25/01/2011 The new ‘Guild Gallery’ will be filled with historical objects telling the story of Preston and will open to coincide with the 2012 Preston Guild celebrations - the only surviving Guild …

Titanic opportunity for Maryport children 07/02/2011 School children in Maryport will be delving into the town’s links with the ocean liner Titanic in a project that coincides with next year’s centenary of its ill-fated maiden voyage. The project has been …