Month: April 2013

Scampston Conservatory Restoration

Heritage Lottery Fund to back Scampston Conservatory restoration A conservatory in need of restoration in Scampston Hall’s walled garden in Ryedale has been given the ‘green light’ for Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) support, it was announced today. The Scampston Conservatory Preservation Co Ltd (SCPC), leading the project, has received a first-round pass* with a £33,800 …

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5p Carrier Bag Charge Introduced in Northern Ireland

“There is already a high awareness among people here of charging for bags, not least because that is our experience travelling to the Republic of Ireland. I believe we can quickly adjust to the levy. People tell me they are concerned about climate change and want to find ways to make personal, family and local …

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