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Heritage Lottery Fund bid success for CISPP. 14/03/2010 The Carnivals In Somerset Promotion Project (CISPP) is the brainchild of long-time carnivalites broadcaster John Dando and wife Doreen, Sue & Gordon Stockman, Bridgwater film-maker Geoff Sherring, …

Chedworth Roman Villa 23/03/2010 A £3 million scheme to conserve and improve one of the National Trust’s oldest properties is set to go ahead thanks to a £700,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Chedworth Roman Villa is one of the most …

Girlguiding Cornwall to celebrate history of County's 'Dear Little Campsite' in centenary year 15/03/2010 The award of £8,500 will enable a group of young people to research the history of their county campsite which has been in use since 1939. The site, …

Going Chinese in Gloucestershire 04/05/2010 The award of £9,900 will allow the Chinese Children and Parents Association to organise five events which will give local people an opportunity to learn about and engage with traditional Chinese activities. The …

Kempley’s Heritage Goes Online 04/05/2010 The award of £30,700 will allow the Friends of Kempley Churches to create an internet portal using a cascade of maps, both archival and newly created, through which users can explore a virtual model of the 20th …

Stepping the Tinners Way 04/05/2010 Their project is called 'Stepping the Tinners Way' and will provide an exciting opportunity to highlight the importance of this ancient route through walks, talks, workshops and filmmaking.  The Tinners Way runs between …

New Year heralds £1.2m investment for Devizes historic park 11/01/2010 This money from the two Lottery distributors will give a vital boost to plans for this popular local park. Nerys Watts, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund South West, said: “What better …

Heritage Lottery Fund backs the Milford Street Bridge Project 15/02/2010 The award will allow the project to tell the story of an area of Salisbury changed forever by the building of the ring road. It will combine oral history, visual arts, dance, and …

Pillaton Church to have ring of eight bells to celebrate 750th anniversary 26/11/2009 The Heritage Lottery Fund has contributed £4,000 towards the rehanging of the refurbished bells and also to allow the local school children and parishioners to be …

Pliosaur on the Jurassic Coast 02/11/2009 The fossilised skull of a pliosaur, the largest marine reptile that ever lived, has been discovered along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Found on the shores of Weymouth Bay, experts believe the head – …