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£5.6million for three ambitious heritage projects 31/05/2012 he projects are:  restoring Newark’s 16th-century Old Magnus Buildings to create the first National Centre for Civil War Learning conserving Hexham Abbey’s medieval monastery buildings, giving …

Plans to restore iconic Dalkeith building wins Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic Scotland support 27/06/2012 The Dalkeith Corn Exchange, which has been vacant for a number of years, is set to be turned into offices by Melville Housing Association, …

£27.5million boosts financial resilience for heritage organisations 20/06/2012 The grants have been awarded through the Catalyst Endowment programme, a joint initiative between the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), Arts Council England (ACE) …

From India to Ealing – musical journey honoured in archive project 06/06/2012 Benares Baaj tabla playing has a rich heritage linking India and the UK but, up till now, no historical archive has existed because accounts of the tradition were passed down …

Heritage Lottery Fund London welcomes new Committee Members 18/06/2012 Specialist consultants Hilary Carty, Jon Sheaff and Jennifer Ullman, will join the existing four committee members this month. The HLF Committee for London is made up of leading …

Heritage Lottery funding boost for Gwynedd’s Heritage 02/07/2012 The project entitled ‘Engaging Collections: Widening access to Gwynedd’s Heritage’ will provide funding to develop a project that will eventually transform the current museum and gallery in …

Plans progress for Llancaiach Fawr Manor 22/06/2012 Plans include developing the attics as the servants quarters, increasing access for visitors with disabilities and creating a more authentic interior for day visitors and school groups to enjoy, it was …

Solway Coast awarded nearly £2million for restoration of wetland sites 11/06/2012 The scheme, led by the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty unit working in partnership with Natural England, Environment Agency, RSPB, Cumbria Wildlife Trust, …

Step back in time with medieval sports at Oystermouth Castle 15/06/2012 Tournaments and battle re-enactments throughout the ages by Gwerin y Gwyr, the Colliegiate of Knights Templar and the Marcher Stuarts will create a colourful display at the opening of …

Lott-o money for old woodland 21/05/2012 Endangered woodlands at Drumnaph are to be protected following the announcement of over £512,000 of funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Led by Carntogher Community Association (CCA), the project will …