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East meets West in festivals 16/06/2009 The East-West Festive Cultures project will study the similarities and differences between festivals comparing, for example, Hallowe’en with Ghost Month, and St Valentine’s Day with the Lantern Festival. The …

New research reveals UK heritage funding in a vulnerable state 11/07/2014 New research published today by New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) reveals that 60% of heritage organisations still rely on grants from funders as their biggest source of income; 21% …

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 …

Wilton's gets initial go-ahead for conservation project 29/06/2012 A £56,000 HLF development grant means that Wilton’s Music Hall Trust (WMHT) can now work up plans for Phases 2 and 3 of their Capital Project to fully save and conserve the Grade II* …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …