Frederick Hervey, Marquess of Bristol, backs The Abbey of St Edmund, Reborn. The £730k project enhances Abbey Gardens. Marquess of Bristol to Patron £730k Abbey Project in Bury St Edmunds Guess what? A project about the abbey’s history has a patron. It’s happening in Bury St Edmunds. The project costs £730,000. Frederick Hervey is the…
Steam engine No. 35005 Canadian Pacific, restored with lottery funds, is returning to the Watercress Line next month. Canadian Pacific Steam Engine Returns to Watercress Line Next Month The Watercress Line has some exciting news. Steam engine No. 35005, Canadian Pacific, is returning next month. Southern Railway built it in 1941 using the Eastleigh Locomotive…
Celebrate the Corn Exchanges 150th with a free family activity day during February half-term. Explore shows and workshops! Cambridge Corn Exchange Celebrates 150 Years With Free Activity Day Hey, guess what’s happening? Cambridge Corn Exchange turns 150! They are having a free open day during February half-term week. Families can check out this cool venue…
Ferryhill hosts workshops to design a miner’s lamp sculpture. The project honors the town’s mining history with community input. Ferryhill Celebrates Mining History With £35,000 Lamp Sculpture Hey, Ferryhill folks can design a miner’s lamp. It will be a big, four-meter tall sculpture. The Town Council is hosting two workshops, led by sculptor Andrew McKeon.…
Report flags financial risks for Whitaker Museum Rossendale Leisure Trust, impacting Rossendale Council’s budget amid cost increases. Museum Finance Warning Risk to Leisure Services Rossendale Council The Whitaker museum in Rawtenstall has money troubles. A report says the cost-of-living crisis hurts its hospitality. This impacts Rossendale Council’s budget plans. The Arts Council supports the Whitaker…
Learn about the upcoming reintroduction of pine martens to Exmoor at local drop-in sessions. Project details to be shared. Exmoor Residents to Learn About Pine Marten Reintroduction Plans West Somerset plans to reintroduce pine martens to Exmoor. They will host drop-in events for residents and land owners to share information about the plans. About twenty…