DCMS Blog


May 15, 2012

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John Penrose

Seconds out, it’s Heritage v Growth

There are various universal truths that, despite not being true at all, remain obstinately stuck in people’s minds, however often evidence to the contrary is rolled out.

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May 11, 2012

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Diane Lees

Marking the First World War’s centenary

Diane Lees, Director of Imperial War Museums (IWM), takes us through its plans to mark the anniversary of the first global conflict – and explains how you can get involved.

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Robin Simpson

Celebrating the voluntary arts

Are you part of an amateur theatre group? Do you sing in a choral group or go folk dancing? Well you're one of millions who reguarly take part in the voluntary arts. From 12 to 20 May this important sector will be highlighted and celebrated. Robin Simpson, chief executive of Voluntary Arts, explains why they're organising the first Voluntary Arts Week.

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May 04, 2012

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Colin Gibson

My Gold Challenge Goals

Colin Gibson, a Policy Advisor in the DCMS Sports team, is used to providing expert advice on Olympic and Paralympic sport and athletes. But this year he’s clocking up hours of training himself after signing up for the Gold Challenge.

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May 01, 2012

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Mhora Samuel

Building the Theatres Protection Fund - our first steps

Mhora Samuel, Director of the Theatres Trust, explains how the organisation's role has evolved in recent years to provide funding to theatres at risk and how its Small Grants Scheme - launched last month with support from the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation - aims to help theatres better serve their communities.

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