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02/07/2015
Heritage Lottery Grants For 10 Projects In Wales
A total of £2.6m is to be invested by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) in 10 projects across Wales.
The grants will benefit both small and large communities, and provide some much-needed support for the country's industrial, maritime, natural and sporting heritage.
This investment will contribute towards:
• Creating new jobs for local people in Aberglasney and providing traineeships to develop heritage horticultural skills
• Exploring the impact of the industrial revolution on people's lives at Greenfield Valley Heritage Park
• Capturing the memories of Newport Cricket Club's ex-players and club officers about the historic Rodney Parade cricket ground
• Opening up the historic pilgrimage site at St Dyfnog's Well
• Documenting the maritime history of Connah's Quay and its historic dock
• Helping young people in Merthyr Tydfil to research and create a film on the impact Catholic migration has had on their community in 'Merthyr Migration'
• Supporting four churches across Wales, helping congregations to restore and preserve their places of worship and encourage more people to make use of the building. The buildings are Chepstow Priory Church; St James' Church, Manorbier; Tyddyn Street United Church, Mold; and Capel Cildwrn, Llangefni.
Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism, Ken Skates AM, said: "This is excellent news for all ten projects and will help to ensure Wales' diverse heritage is protected and celebrated in the future. Our heritage plays a vital role in boosting the Welsh economy by encouraging tourism which stimulates jobs growth so this National Lottery investment into such an important sector is greatly welcome."
Richard Bellamy, Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund in Wales, added: "We at HLF understand that heritage means many things to different people. This latest portfolio of awards reflects that belief by investing in a variety of projects that celebrate our nation's rich and diverse past as well as protecting it for the future.
"Communities across Wales are set to reap the benefits of this latest support from the National Lottery which will let people get a better understanding of their local history as well as opening up historic sites for more to share and enjoy."
In addition to the above, initial first round support totalling £77,200 has been awarded to two projects; the Glynneath Gunpowder Works and the Gilfach nature reserve in Radnorshire.
(JP)
The grants will benefit both small and large communities, and provide some much-needed support for the country's industrial, maritime, natural and sporting heritage.
This investment will contribute towards:
• Creating new jobs for local people in Aberglasney and providing traineeships to develop heritage horticultural skills
• Exploring the impact of the industrial revolution on people's lives at Greenfield Valley Heritage Park
• Capturing the memories of Newport Cricket Club's ex-players and club officers about the historic Rodney Parade cricket ground
• Opening up the historic pilgrimage site at St Dyfnog's Well
• Documenting the maritime history of Connah's Quay and its historic dock
• Helping young people in Merthyr Tydfil to research and create a film on the impact Catholic migration has had on their community in 'Merthyr Migration'
• Supporting four churches across Wales, helping congregations to restore and preserve their places of worship and encourage more people to make use of the building. The buildings are Chepstow Priory Church; St James' Church, Manorbier; Tyddyn Street United Church, Mold; and Capel Cildwrn, Llangefni.
Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism, Ken Skates AM, said: "This is excellent news for all ten projects and will help to ensure Wales' diverse heritage is protected and celebrated in the future. Our heritage plays a vital role in boosting the Welsh economy by encouraging tourism which stimulates jobs growth so this National Lottery investment into such an important sector is greatly welcome."
Richard Bellamy, Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund in Wales, added: "We at HLF understand that heritage means many things to different people. This latest portfolio of awards reflects that belief by investing in a variety of projects that celebrate our nation's rich and diverse past as well as protecting it for the future.
"Communities across Wales are set to reap the benefits of this latest support from the National Lottery which will let people get a better understanding of their local history as well as opening up historic sites for more to share and enjoy."
In addition to the above, initial first round support totalling £77,200 has been awarded to two projects; the Glynneath Gunpowder Works and the Gilfach nature reserve in Radnorshire.
(JP)
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