With the upcoming centenary of the UK entering the First World War, Graham is urging his constituents to consider applying to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for community projects to learn more about the First World War.
Graham said: “I’m delighted that the Heritage Lottery Fund is opening up funds of up to £10,00 for local communities. Like many areas across the UK, the impact of the First World War on the people of Weaver Vale was extensive.
HLF is making at least £1million a year available until 2019 as part of the First World War: then and now programme for small, community grants. It will provide grants of £3,000 to £10,000 enabling groups right across the UK to explore, conserve and share their First World War heritage and deepen their understanding of the impact of the conflict.
Successful projects will include:
• researching, identifying and recording local heritage;
• creating a community archive or collection;
• developing new interpretation of heritage through exhibitions, trails, smartphone apps etc;
• researching, writing and performing creative material based on heritage sources;
• conserving and finding out more about war memorials
“For those who want to find out more about its legacy or who wish to mark the Centenary, I would urge them to get in touch for help applying for grants.”