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Daily Archives: 21/02/2014
IHBC’s 2014 School: Edinburgh – The Art of Conservation, 5-7 June
Booking is now open for the conservation professional’s key diary event for the year: the IHBC’s 2014 School, exploring one of the most challenging issues when services are being cut and regulations soften: how we achieve success in ‘The Art … Continue reading
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IHBC welcomes NHTG-led ‘hands on’ heritage skills training: for free!
A free course offering hands on training in traditional skills is being offered though the National Heritage Training Group (NHTG), covering the repair and maintenance of pre-1919 buildings. IHBC Director Sean O’Reilly said: ‘I am delighted to welcome these further … Continue reading
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Launch of National Rural Crime Network
This month sees the launch of the National Rural Crime Network, covering up to two thirds of the Police and Crime Commissioner areas for England and Wales The Rural Services Network writes: The idea originated with the Rural Services Network, … Continue reading
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Brownfield land released by Whitehall
England’s Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has sold 430 brownfield sites across England, enough to build 68,000 homes, including various historic properties that are available for sensitive conversion. DCLG writes: Whitehall departments have sold enough brownfield land to … Continue reading
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Scottish Parliament briefing on NPF 3
Scotland’s third National Planning Framework (NPF 3), which sets out the intended Government spatial development strategy for the next 20 – 30 years, is currently under consideration by the Scottish Parliament. A parliamentary (SPiCE) briefing is now available which sets … Continue reading
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Nominations sought for 2014 National Lottery Awards
The 2014 National Lottery Awards, which include a heritage category and is open to any organisation that has received National Lottery funding, are now open for nominations, with a deadline for entries of Wednesday 12 March. IHBC members may be … Continue reading
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Court of Appeal upholds High Court on wind turbines in LB setting
The Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court decision relating to the effect of a proposed wind turbine development on the setting of a Grade I listed Northamptonshire manor English Heritage writes: We are delighted that the Court of … Continue reading
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Two new Scottish archives released online
Two new Scottish online research archives were made public this month: sites and structures established for the defence of Scotland in the First World War are available through RCAHMS and property records from 1885 have been made available through the … Continue reading
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Hidden Welsh heritage revealed in HLF funded project
The ‘Hidden Now Heard’ project project by Mencap Cymru to highlight the often marginalised and hidden experiences of people with a learning disability in Wales has received a £292,900 grant by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), exploring and researching the … Continue reading
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Preparations for England’s 4th national ‘Civic Day’
Applications to take part in the 4th national civic day on Saturday 21 June are being invited as communities across England prepare to celebrate a day with conservation-related highlights that currently include the preparation of a local list and recording … Continue reading
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Opportunity: Chairman of National Trust
The National Trust is seeking a new Chairman to replace Simon Jenkins , with a closing date 10 March 2014 For more information consult the Odgers website: LINK
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IfA & charter
The Institute for Archaeologists (IfA) has received the news that their Petition for a Royal Charter of Incorporation was considered by the Privy Council at its meeting on 11 February 2014 and Her Majesty the Queen was pleased to sign … Continue reading
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EH seeks conservation and UD skills for London Advisory Committee
English Heritage (EH) is seeking experts in conservation architecture or urban design to fill two places on the London Advisory Committee, with a closing date of 25 February. The committee advises on historic environment issues in London which are novel, … Continue reading
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British Archaeological Awards 2014
The closing date for nominations for the British Archaeological Awards for 2014 is approaching. The deadline for applications is Friday 28th February 2014. The five categories for nominations are: Best archaeological project Best community engagement archaeology project Best archaeological book … Continue reading
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