Daily Archives: 09/05/2011

The ‘early bird’ booking rates for the IHBC’s Annual School will finish on 16 May, and anyone interested in attending this School, the most important event in the calendar of the conservation specialist, should book now to ensure that your … Continue reading →

The closing date for the IHBC’s Annual Gus Astley Student Award, 31 July 2011, is fast approaching, and students should consider submitting relevant course work for this prestigious Award and its £300 prize, while course providers are encouraged to circulate … Continue reading →

The IHBC has launched a survey open to members and other interested individuals, to inform development of the institute’s Application Form for Full Members, with a closing date of 10 June 2011.   For survey links and downloads see: LINK

The House of Commons Report stage of the Government’s flagship Localism Bill will commence on 17 May, when MPs will have the opportunity to debate and suggest changes to the bill’s contents.   For links to the Bill’s background and … Continue reading →

A compulsory purchase order is to be served on the disused Dreamland theme park in Margate after negotiations with the current owner fell through.   Thanet District Council is backing a scheme to turn the site into a heritage park … Continue reading →

AMA Heritage marketing survey: to 13 May The Arts Marketing Association (AMA) – a membership body for those working in marketing and audience development in the arts and cultural sector, and with a membership of c.1700 – has launched a … Continue reading →

Heritage Alliance has reported on the new staffing arrangements at DCMS.   HA reports as follows: Welcome to Helen Williams, who has been appointed as Head of Heritage at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) following a Departmental … Continue reading →