CyMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales

Museums Current Awareness Service 21

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1. CyMAL 
1.1 CyMAL Professional Development
Bursaries are still available for attending 2005 conferences.  Contact
Denise Lavis on 01970 610227 or at [log in to unmask]

1.2 Disability Summer School
The Disability Summer School, led by specialists from the heritage,
information and disability sectors, will provide practical guidance - free
of charge - for staff from museums, archives and libraries in Wales. 

The Disability Summer School will take place on 1 September at the
University of Wales, Bangor, 6 September at the National Library of Wales in
Aberystwyth and 14 September at Swansea Rugby Club.  Each day will offer a
different range of speakers and workshops and delegates may attend one or
more days.  Each day will begin with speakers and then delegates will have
the chance to attend 2 practical workshops of their choice (from a list of
7).  Programmes and booking forms are being sent to Welsh museums, archives
and libraries in mid July and booking forms must be returned by 5 August for
Bangor, 12 August for Aberystwyth and 19 August for Swansea.  Details will
also appear on the CyMAL website.  In the meantime, if you would like any
further information, please contact [log in to unmask] (01970
610231).

1.3 Accreditation Training
Following the Museum Accreditation training event in Cardiff on the 9th
March, CyMAL will be holding a similar event in North Wales, on the 27th
September at the Conwy Business Centre, Llandudno Junction. The training is
aimed at museum professionals or heads of service who are involved in the
Accreditation application process.  If you would like to attend please
contact Tom Cosson ([log in to unmask] / 01970 610229) as soon as
possible as places are limited.

1.4 Grants
Small project grants (maximum £2000 total project cost) are currently
available. Application forms, information, terms and conditions are
available on the CyMAL webite:
http://www.cymal.wales.gov.uk/grant/index.html. Please read these carefully
before applying and contact Carol Whittaker if you have any queries.

1.5 Web-Site
We have been alerted to the fact that several Welsh Museums are not listed
on our web-site for which we apologise. We only show those with active URLs
and we are in the process of up-dating the list. Please check the link below
and if your museum is not listed please e-mail your current URL to
[log in to unmask]
http://www.cymal.wales.gov.uk/museum/index.html


1.6 Staff
Eluned Jones
Archives Development Adviser 
Tel: 01970 610237
E-mail:  [log in to unmask]
Eluned is responsible for managing the CyMAL Archives Grants Scheme,
providing a weekly archival current awareness service, co-ordinating Archive
Awareness Campaign activities, providing advice on funding sources for
archives, assisting with planning and developing projects and funding bids
for archives, providing advice on archival issues (in conjunction with
relevant specialist adviser(s)), overall communication with and first point
of contact for archive services

2. WELSH ASSEMBLY GOVERNMENT
Written Questions to the Minister for Culture, Welsh Language and Sport
http://tinyurl.com/74rp3

2.1 Nick Bourne: Will the Minister make a statement on celebrations in Wales
to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar? (WAQ43542)
Alun Pugh: The National Waterfront Museum Swansea will open on 17 October
2005, during Trafalgar Week. This major event within the SeaBritain 2005
Festival, a year-long series of events around the UK coastline, waterways
and islands (www.seabritain2005.com) inspired by the anniversary of Nelson's
victory at Trafalgar, will be followed by a special exhibition looking at
the life and achievements of Admiral Lord Nelson.
There are a number of events planned throughout the year to celebrate the
bicentenary, including Cyfarthfa Castle Museum, Monmouth Nelson Museum,
Cardiff Bay, Merthyr Tydfil, Pembrokeshire, Anglesey, Vale of Glamorgan and
Carmarthenshire. 

2.2 Lynne Neagle: Will the Minister make a statement on how the Assembly
Government is supporting the World Heritage Site in Blaenavon? (WAQ43658)
Alun Pugh: The Welsh Assembly Government supports Blaenavon in many
different ways, including, through Cadw and the Royal Commission on the
Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, the provision of expert advice in
the preparation of the World Heritage status bid. This expert advice and the
provision of financial support continues in marketing and infrastructure
developments, the conservation and promotion of the Ironworks site and
through financial aid for projects such as Big Pit and the restoration of St
Peters Church and former school.

2.3 Lisa Francis: Will the Minister make a statement on the 'Treasures of
Wales' scheme? (WAQ43664)
Alun Pugh: Cyfoeth Cymru Gyfan/Sharing Treasures was launched as a pilot
scheme in 2002. It aims to assist local museums across Wales to establish
partnerships with the National Museums & Galleries of Wales (NMGW):
facilitate loans of items from NMGW collections: and to deliver a range of
exhibitions and other services from the NMGW at a local level. The pilot was
originally administered by the Council of Museums in Wales (CMW). In 2004-05
administration passed to CyMAL: Museums Archives Libraries Wales.
The three original pilot sites were chosen by CMW to reflect the
distribution and also the capacity of local museums to participate - Wrexham
Museum, Brecknock Museum Brecon, and Oriel Ynys Mon Museum. In 2004-05 two
additional sites already working with the NMGW were added to complete the
geographical distribution - Carmarthenshire County Museum and Pontypool
Museum.
2005-06 sees the end of the successful pilot phase, after which the scheme
will be mainstreamed within the CyMAL museums grants programme.

2.4 Lisa Francis: Will the Minister make a statement on how many works of
art are currently being circulated around Wales under the 'Treasures of
Wales' scheme? (WAQ43666)
Alun Pugh: The National Museums & Galleries of Wales lends objects from the
national collection to venues across the world. Under the Sharing Treasures
scheme, over 120 objects have been loaned to the five pilot sites.
In 2005-06, further loans will take the figure to 180 items and will include
geological specimens to Carmarthen County Museum, Peter Prendergast
paintings to Oriel Ynys Mon, and archaeological material to Wrexham Museum.


3. Department for Culture Media and Sport

3.1 17th Century shipwreck in Lyme Bay, Dorset
"Culture Minister David Lammy has today announced that the wreck site of
what is believed to be an early 17th century ship has been designated under
the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973."
http://www.culture.gov.uk/global/press_notices/archive_2005/dcms097_05.htm 

3.2 Participation Survey
"The 'taking part' survey went live on Monday 18th July 2005.  It is an
unprecedented piece of work commissioned by DCMS and its partner NDPBS,
which aims to gather robust information on participation and
non-participation in our sectors.  This national survey of culture, leisure
and sport will be conducted by the British Market Research Bureau: Social
(BMRB Social).  It is a continuous national survey, compromising of 27,000
in house interviews with adults, plus a 1,500 boost amongst black and
minority ethnic groups."
http://www.culture.gov.uk/global/research/takingpart_survey.htm 


4. FUNDING and AWARDS

4.1 2006 call for Culture 2000 is now out
The 2006 call for Culture 2000 is now out! Deadlines are 17 October (1 year
projects and translation projects) and 28 October (2-3 year projects and
third countries projects). 
Full information on the call is available from the EC's official web-site
at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/culture/eac/how_particip2000/pract_info/appel_2006
_en.html

4.2  Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation has issued its full new guidelines.  Grants
are available to organisations throughout the UK across four priorities:
arts & heritage; education; environment; social change through enterprise
and independence.  Grants can cover core and project costs.  Core costs may
include running costs such as staff salaries and overheads.  There are no
set deadlines for applications and you can apply for a grant at any time.  
Details from http://www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk 

4.3 Orange Community Futures Awards
Orange offers grants of between £2,500 and £5,000 from its Community Futures
fund for projects around the country that are working to make a difference
to people with sensory disabilities.  Applications are particularly
encouraged from projects that deal with communication issues, focused on
music, film, literature, sport and information technology.
The closing date for applications is 31st August 2005.  Organisations must
be a registered charity or voluntary organisation with an income level of
less than £75,000.  For more information, see
http://www.orange.co.uk/about/community/cfa.html  or telephone 0845 0700112,
or contact Community Futures Awards, P O Box 229, West Mailing, Kent, ME19
4DR.

4.4 The annual Guardian Charity Awards 
seek to recognise and encourage charities making an outstanding and valuable
contribition to social welfare in the community
http://society.guardian.co.uk/voluntarysectorawards

4.5 The Philip Lawrence awards
The Philip Lawrence Awards <http://www.philiplawrenceawards.org.uk> were
launched on 15 March 1997 and are presented annually in December. The Awards
recognise outstanding achievements in good citizenship by young people aged
11-20, and focus on exceptionally praiseworthy activities rather than on the
individuals concerned.
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/comrace/active/awards/

4.6 Charities Aid Foundation
http://www.cafonline.org/grants/
1 May 2005 - 30 April 2006
The CAF Grant Programme reflects both the mission and activities of CAF.
Its objective is to support the development of small to medium-sized
charitable organisations. We do this by providing expertise to diversify
funding streams and by offering funding to cover core costs.
		Consultancy Fund 
		This fund has been set up for charitable organisations that
do not have a chosen consultant, that have identified a need for
consultancy, and may need extra guidance and support to achieve the best
possible results from their consultancy.

		Collaborative Fund 
		CAF aims to work in collaboration with up to fifteen
organisations this year. 
	Funding priorities
	We want to support initiatives where both the organisations share
our mission to increase effective giving. You could be:
*	a membership or umbrella groups who wish to improve the
effectiveness of not-for-profit members (with specific focus on groups with
less access to support structures for their own development and/or increased
support for their own development) 
*	working in the area of social investment and developing new funding
sources for the sector 
*	promoting and developing the understanding of individual and
corporate giving, including research and advocacy 
*	a grantmaker that would like to work collaboratively

4.7 National Council on Archives
The NCA in association with MLA North West held a one-day event on 24th June
2005 at the Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester entitled 'Heritage
Grants and Build Projects'
http://www.ncaonline.org.uk/lottery-heritage_grants_and_build_projects.html
The day included the following talks: 
-'HLF and capital projects  an overview' <materials/hlfnorthwest.pdf> Sue
Fisher, Senior Grants Officer, HLF North West
http://www.ncaonline.org.uk/materials/hlfnorthwest.pdf
'Producing a business plan and supporting documents' <materials/jura.pdf>
Paul Jardine, Jura Consultants 
http://www.ncaonline.org.uk/materials/jura.pdf

4.8 The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust (NMCT) was taken over by The
National Archives in 2004. The trust was set up in 1990 by the British
Library and the Historical Manuscripts Commission, with funding from the
then Office of Arts and Libraries (now the Department for Culture, Media and
Sport) and from private benefactors.
It provides financial assistance to owners and custodians in the United
Kingdom for the preservation of the nation's written heritage by awarding
grants for specific projects throughout the year.
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/preservation/trust/

4.9 'Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Awards: 
The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust (WCMT) has announced the application
categories for its 2006 Awards. Each year, grants are given to UK
residents/nationals who would benefit from a period of travel and learning,
the lessons from which they could put into practice on returning to the UK.'
(http://swmlac.org.uk/index.php?SID=2718&YEAR=2005&ID=28#SID@@@2718)

4.10 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards 2005:
Call for Entries
http://www.europanostra.org/lang_en/0260_activities_new_awards_dossier.html


5. TRAINING and EVENTS

5.1 Charities and Tax - the practical issues and how to manage them
Free morning seminar to be held in Millennium Stadium, Cardiff on 12th
September.  Leading tax experts will look at many of the practical tax
issues facing modern charities and suggest ways to manage them more
effectively.  To book, contact Gemma Griffiths, WCVA, Baltic House, Mount
Stuart Square, Cardiff, CF10 5FH, tel 02920 431724, email
[log in to unmask]  

5.2  Cultural Heritage National Training Organisation (CHNTO)
CHNTO aims to provide a focal point on education and training for the
cultural heritage sector, with up to date information, advice and practical
support on training and development.  Includes information on courses,
qualifications and funding for training.  Also information for employers
including case studies for best practice, templates for personal development
plans etc.
http://www.chnto.co.uk 

5.3 Artifact
"Artifact forms part of the Resource Discovery Network (RDN) www.rdn.ac.uk
which is the UK's free national gateway to Internet resources for the
learning, teaching and research community via a series of subject-based
information gateways (or hubs)."  
Teaching, Learning and Research section contains information on areas
including professional development, educational guidance, educational
programmes in museums & galleries, and courses, workshops & degrees.
http://www.artifact.ac.uk/directory.php?categoryID=70 

5.4 National Preservation Office
'How clean are your books?: National Preservation Office Training Day,
Tuesday 25 October 2005' The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London NW1
2DB.  Surface dirt on library and archive materials is unsightly, unhealthy
and provides nourishment for pests.
http://www.bl.uk/services/npo/clean05.html

5.5 The Sixth Big Draw
Preparations for the Campaign's sixth Big Draw are underway. Drawing Power
has a simple aim - to get everyone drawing. The Campaign for Drawing was
initiated in 2000 by The Guild of St George, a small charity founded by John
Ruskin, the great Victorian artist, writer and visionary. Ruskin saw drawing
as the foundation of visual thought. His mission was not to teach people how
to draw, but how to see. 

The sixth Big Draw runs from 12-19 October 2005 (focus on Saturday 15),
although any event in October can be registered as part of The Big Draw
programme. 
http://swmlac.org.uk/index.php?SID=2769&YEAR=2005&ID=28#SID@@@2769


5.6 TASI digital image workshops in August 
The Technical Advisory Service for Images (TASI) offers a wide range of
practical training courses. The following courses are being run at the
University of Bristol during August:
*	Colour Management, Thursday 4th August 
*	Advanced Photoshop Techniques, Friday 5th August 
*	Building a Departmental Collection, Thursday 11th August
*	Image Capture for Beginners, Friday 12th August
For more information about these courses and booking details, please see: 
http://www.tasi.ac.uk/training/

5.7 'Conference on Preservation and Conservation Issues Related to Digital
Printing and Digital Photography', London, 24 & 25 April 2006 
A two day conference for conservators of digital prints and photographs.
Location: Institute of Physics, 76 Portland Place, London W1N 3DH
http://www.archives.org.uk/regions/london/eventsinthelondonregi/conferenceon
preservatio.html

5.8 Family Learning Week 8-16 October. 
To get your Guide NOW download a free copy at www.familylearningweek.com
If you are unable to download a copy we do have a limited supply of printed
Guides that are available by calling 0870 350 2345 quoting 18064.  (There
will be a charge for orders over 5 copies)
http://www.campaign-for-learning.org.uk/campaigns/familylearning/familylearn
ingindex.htm

5.9 MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION TRAINING EVENTS
Annual Conference and exhibition 2005
24-26 October 2005, QEII Conference Centre, London 
The Museum Association's annual conference and exhibition is the largest
museum and gallery event in the UK. 
http://tinyurl.com/e3j3d
(NB CyMAL Bursaries available for this conference - contact
[log in to unmask])

Full details of MA Training events can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/co4t7

5.10 Association for Heritage Interpretation 
Annual Conference: A Vision for Interpretation - Are We in Focus?
(14th to 16th September 2005)
http://www.heritage-interpretation.org.uk/index.html

5.11 Pleasures and Pressures Of Income Generation
A marketing conference for the museums, arts and heritage sectors: Wednesday
14 September 2005, http://www.eemlac.org.uk/news/detail.jsp?ref=461


6. FEDERATION OF MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES OF WALES
New additions to the website include the latest minutes from the Committee
meeting of 22/06/05, information from Scott Reid about the Creative and
Cultural Skills Wales Management Group and details of how to get hold of
lots of lovely IT equipment, courtesy of the Federation and CyMAL. 
<http://www.welshmuseumsfederation.org.uk/>


7. MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION

7.1 Nationwide Museum Strategy
"Responding to the DCMS Consultation Paper, 'Understanding the Future', the
Museums Association has called for the implementation of a nation-wide
museum strategy and the introduction of a single funding council..."
http://tinyurl.com/db6me

7.2 London Olympics 2012
"The Museums Association has welcomed the news that London is to host the
Olympics in 2012.  Judy Aitken, the Museums Association policy officer said:
'This is a great opportunity.  Museums cannot afford to miss out and need to
try to set the tone, not just follow.'" http://tinyurl.com/88e4x

7.3 Trevor Walden Trust
"The trustees of the Trevor Walden Trust have made £1,500 available to
Museums Association individual members undertaking activities to support
continuing professional development leading to an Associateship of the
Museums Association."
http://tinyurl.com/c7o2l

7.4 Governing Bodies Forum
'Expressions of interest are invited to take part in this Forum which brings
together people who are responsible for museum governance to discuss,
debate, learn and develop ideas and policies on current issues affecting
governance of all types of museums in the United Kingdom.
If you are interested send a CV and brief outline of things you would like
discussed to Georgie Stagg, Museums Association, 24 Calvin Street, London E1
6NW by Friday 7 October 2005'


8.	LEARNING

8.1 NIACE DYSGU CYMRU 
You will find below the latest information from the Campaigns & Promotions
team at NIACE Dysgu Cymru. We are keen to encourage a more diverse range of
learning providers to get involved with our campaigns.
http://niace.rcthosting.com/en/default.asp

8.2 The Emperor's New Clothes?
Implementing Inspiring Learning for All in the cultural heritage sector -
developing the learning organisation.
http://www.swmlac.org.uk/docs/emperors-new-clothes.pdf


9. MLA
MLA calls for museum funding changes, more collaboration and stronger
central support
Tuesday 19 July 2005 
The Museums Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) today published its
response to the DCMS consultation on the future of England's museums. It
includes proposals for a radically new approach to the management and
development of museums of all types through the creation of a national
strategy. This would enable better planning and co-ordination of funding,
storage, collections management, acquisitions and a broad range of support
activities.
http://www.mla.gov.uk/news/press_article.asp?articleid=830

Major artworks go into public ownership: Acceptance in Lieu report 2004/05
Thursday 21 July 2005 
An outstanding collection of art and heritage items worth £13 million was
saved for the British public last year under the Acceptance in Lieu (AIL)
scheme.
http://www.mla.gov.uk/news/press_article.asp?articleid=831


10. MDA
The current issue of Collections News is available on-line, by e-mail or in
hard copy. http://www.mda.org.uk/colnews.pdf


11. INFORMATION

Big Wales - Internet Resource
Business Information Gateway for Wales.  Provides information and resources
for businesses including sections on computers and IT, tourism, sales &
marketing, useful 'essentials' section and more. http://www.bigwales.com 


12. NEWS - WALES

12.1 Captain R Rice Hughes, Nefyn
We were very saddened to hear of the recent death of Capt R. Rice Hughes,
Nefyn. He was dedicated to the Lleyn Historical & Maritime Museum, Nefyn and
its future, even when he became ill. He regularly attended the Federation of
Gwynedd & Anglesey Maritime Museums' meetings. His support and contribution
will be greatly missed.
Nest Thomas 
Museums & Galleries Officer/Secretary of the Federation of Gwynedd &
Anglesey Maritime Museums

12.2 Newport Museum and Art Gallery
Marching Forward, An Exhibition of Welsh Banners 19 July - 24 Sept 2005
Produced by University of Wales Swansea and Newport Museum and Art Gallery

12.3 Roman Day and Evening at Abergavenny Museum, 4th August 2005
The Abergavenny Leopard Cup is one of the finest Roman vessels to have been
found in Wales.  Originally found near Abergavenny, it is now cared for by
the National Museum & Gallery of Wales.  On August 4th it will return to
Abergavenny for a special one day loan.  It will be on display from 2pm,
entry to the museum is free until 7pm. 

Children's Roman Workshop 10am-12 noon - make a costume for a Roman pageant
1.30-4.30pm.  £5 charge for the day's event.  Roman Evening 7-10.30pm -
Roman clothing, stories, cooking, plants & herbs, armour, spears and swords.
Falconry display, blacksmithing, surgery and medicine, Film showing - 'A
Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' (PG) 1966 comedy / musical..
£5 for tickets. The Leopard Cup will be on show from 7pm until 9pm. Please
note it will only be possible to see it between these times as part of the
ticketed event.

Further details are available from Abergavenny Museum, 01873 854282

12.4 Llanrwst Almshouses Environmental Art Exhibition
Environmental Art Exhibition by Tim Pugh, 23 July - 21 August,
Tuesdays-Fridays 10.30-3.30, Saturdays & Sundays 12-3.30.  Free of Charge.
For more details contact Llanrwst Almshouse & Museum Trust, 1-12 Tan yr
Eglwys, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0LE  Telephone 01492 642550.

12.5 New grants for businesses 
A £3 MILLION grants programme is being launched to help businesses across
Carmarthenshire. Money is being made available to improve properties and
convert redundant buildings. The county council is behind the scheme, aimed
at regenerating towns across the area. The authority has just received a
£1,145,086 Objective One grant from the Welsh Assembly Government towards
the project.
http://www.wefo.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?action=newsdetail&ID=1544

12.6 NATIONAL MUSEUMS OF WALES
http://www.nmgw.ac.uk/www.php/news/ 

Memorial Unveiling Will Celebrate Significant Link With The United States
Americans from among The Welsh Abroad will visit the National Museums and
Galleries of Wales' stand at this year's Eisteddfod to commemorate Thomas
Jefferson, third President of the United States. A special ceremony will
take place on the afternoon of 4 August to unveil a memorial to Jefferson,
made of Welsh slate, after the end of the annual Welsh Abroad event.

Summer Campaign Promotes Free Entry - For All
'Free power' is the catchy slogan being used as part of a special marketing
campaign to promote the Welsh Slate Museum
'Free fashion' is the catchy slogan being used as part of a special
marketing campaign to promote the National Woollen Museum, Dre-fach
Felindre, over the next few weeks

Hot Topics on the Caban Agenda
"Staff from the Welsh Slate Museum in Llanberis, part of NMGW, are
recreating a traditional 'Caban' where Eisteddfod-goers can take part in
discussions on politics, trade unionism, culture, music, sport, agriculture,
religion, health and the contemporary slate industry."

Summer Holiday Fun
"Cardiff's National Museum & Gallery's Family Events Programme is led this
summer by the wonders of science.  From Beachwatch to Desert Snakes, there's
something for everyone at the Glanely Discovery Gallery."

Crafty Summer Fun for all the Family
"There will be lots of crafty summer fun for all the family at the Welsh
Slate Museum in Llanberis this year.  The special programme of school
holiday entertainment for children runs for nearly six weeks from 24 July to
2 September.  Everyone can take part in slate decorating and colouring,
slate mosaic picture framing, designing and stamping badges, and for nice,
smelly and soapy fun, there is a Washday Washball Workshop."

National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
"Treasured objects representing Wales's history as an industrial nation are
now being installed in the new National Waterfront Museum in Swansea. The
£31 million development which opens in October will be an exciting mix of
old and new and designed to bring Wales' industrial heritage alive for
hundreds of thousands of visitors for years to come.
While finishing touches are being put to more than 100 audio visual exhibits
including 36 state of the art interactive displays, some very large and now
technologically obsolete objects from across Wales are being moved into the
breathtaking slate and glass building."  For more information, see:
http://www.nmgw.ac.uk/nwms/dynamic/media-zone-news_eng.php?section=detail&in
tID=33 

12.7 Archif Melville Richards Place-Name Database
http://www.e-gymraeg.co.uk/enwaulleoedd/amr/

'Welsh place names online database: A computer database of Welsh place names
and their historical meanings will be launched at the National Eisteddfod in
Bangor on Monday.' http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/4732993.stm


13  NEWS - SCOTLAND

13.1 Welcome to Scotland & Medicine
Collections & Connections - enjoy discovering the many amazing contributions
that Scotland has made to the world of medicine, and all the fascinating
connections to our everyday lives.
http://www.scotlandandmedicine.com/

13.2 SMC Launches National Learning & Access Strategy
"The Scottish Museums Council (SMC) has launched its ambitious vision for
learning provision in Scotland.  A National Learning and Access Strategy for
Museums & Galleries in Scotland encourages Scottish museums & galleries to
make education and accessibility a central part of service delivery.
Museums & galleries don't just exhibit collections; they have a positive
role to play in the fabric of everyday Scottish life.  The are invaluable
centres for communities, and this strategy advocates that museums &
galleries around Scotland embrace their potential to become welcoming
centres of enjoyment, recreation and retreat for visitors of all ages,
abilities and backgrounds."
For further details, see:
http://www.scottishmuseums.org.uk/news/2005/landa_strat_launch.asp 


14. NEWS - OTHER AREAS

14.1 SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GENERATES £18bn TURNOVER FOR THE UK ECONOMY 
Social Enterprises generate some £18billion in annual turnover and employ
over 775,000 people groundbreaking new findings published by the DTI show.
Social Enterprises are businesses driven by social or environmental goals
rather than the need to maximise private profit. 
http://tinyurl.com/ab553#

14.2 Major Funding Boost for Architectural Heritage Fund
The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) announced today that it has received a
generous increase in its funding from English Heritage (EH), the
Government's
agency for the historic environment in England. The AHF has been given an
increase
of more than 15% for the next three years, starting with immediate effect in
the 2005-
06 financial year. The AHF's funding from EH rises from £160,000 per annum
to
£185,000, an increase of 15.625%.
http://www.ahfund.org.uk/press/EH_funding_release_05.pdf

14.3 A new generation of EU programmes for education and training, culture,
youth and the audiovisual sector in 2007-2013
Culture 2007, taking over from the current Culture 2000 programme and
extending it, with a proposed budget of EUR 408 million, through three
objectives considered to offer strong European added value:
*	Transnational mobility for everyone working in the cultural sector
in the EU. 
*	The transnational circulation of works of art and cultural/artistic
products. 
*	Dialogue interculturel. 
http://europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/education_culture/newprog/index_en.html

14.4 Countdown to filling your trustee vacancies
 Source: Charity Commission
Trustees have been telling us for some time about the difficulties they have
finding and keeping new trustees. Today, in partnership with TimeBank - the
volunteer charity - we begin the first stage of a campaign to recruit more
trustees for charities. Six weeks from now, we will launch the 'Get on
Board' campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of trusteeship. We hope
to help increase both the quantity and quality of trustees and will direct
people interested in becoming trustees to the website www.do-it.org.uk where
charities can advertise vacancies.
http://swmlac.org.uk/index.php?SID=2752&YEAR=2005&ID=28#SID@@@2752
14.5 HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND
A brighter future
£38 million Heritage Lottery Fund boost to transform museums in London and
Edinburgh in time for the lighting of the Olympic torch in 2012 
The UK's cultural heritage today received a huge boost with the news that
the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is backing three national museums to the
tune of £38million. The recipients of this Lottery money - the Museum of
London, the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) and the National Museums of
Scotland - will all undergo major transformations in time for the London
Olympic and Paralympic Games and the massive increase of visitors expected
in 2012. 
http://www.hlf.org.uk/English/MediaCentre/Archive/2012+Olympics.htm

15...AND FINALLY
Museum's naked admission
An Austrian museum is offering free entrance to anyone who turns up naked.
With temperatures in Vienna reaching 36C, the Leopold Museum says its latest
campaign has come at just the right time.
Spokeswoman Verena Dahlitz said: "We're offering free entrance to anyone who
turns up in their birthday suit as a promotion for our latest exhibition The
Naked Truth.
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1479095.html

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