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First World War Home Front volunteers archive to be launched 17/01/2014 Among famous names included in the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) indexes are author Agatha Christie, novelist and poet Naomi Mitchison and writer and feminist Vera Brittain. This …

Support for Linacre Methodist Mission and Neighbourhood Centre 09/01/2014 The project aims to restore the Albert Walker Hall within the church and Neighbourhood Centre building, to complete the refurbishment of the Neighbourhood Centre community areas. …

Safeguarding one of Britain’s most important canals for wildlife 14/01/2014 The Canal & River Trust in partnership with East & North Yorkshire Waterways Partnership; the East Riding of Yorkshire Council; the Pocklington Canal Amenity Society; and Natural …

Fryston Memories launched 13/01/2014 It is surprising how such a small place could have such a rich and significant history, this has been captured by using the knowledge and memories of the local community - it's people and places; the famous residents …

Funding secured for Rhyddings Park 08/01/2014 Development funding of £102,400 has been secured by the local charity Newground Together to progress plans for a £1.4million bid by Newground, the Friends of Rhyddings Park, Hyndburn BC and Lancashire CC.  The …

Lottery boost to restore Fivemiletown’s historic clock 06/01/2014 In Tyrone, a project to restore an important local village clock is one of those set to benefit. The plans to restore the King Edward VII village clock in Fivemiletown have been awarded a …

Major investment in two of England’s most spectacular cathedrals The Cloisters at Durham Cathedral 29/11/2013 £3.9m for Durham Cathedral HLF’s investment will enable the display of original 13th-century copies of the Magna Carta alongside other artefacts …

Peterborough Cathedral secures Heritage Lottery investment Peterborough Cathedral 29/11/2013 The project forms part of the Cathedral’s plans for development as it works up to and beyond its 900th anniversary in 2018. The 'Peterborough 900: Letting it …

Compton Verney secures Heritage Lottery Fund support The Compton Verney Landscape Restoration Project – an aerial view 29/11/2013 The project aims to preserve, restore and celebrate an outstanding ‘Capability’ Brown park, which includes a rare, …

Call to action! Two new Chairs sought for London and the East Midlands 15/11/2013 Chairs need to have a broad appreciation of heritage and a commitment to promoting public understanding and enjoyment of it to the widest possible audience, together with …