Grant to Bedford Borough Council (360G-NLHF-AHF/1/010150814)
Bedford Borough Council Will Use A Grant To Organise A Series Of Events Aimed At Celebrating The Important Role Of Bedford During The War. It Was At The Heart Of The Build Up To D-Day, The Centre Of Britain'S Spy Network And The Region To Which The Bbc Was Evacuated During The Blitz. A Carnival Style Event Is Being Planned To Both Commemorate This Role And To Celebrate Over 60 Years Of Peace. This Will Involve A Large Cross-Section Of The Community Being Involved In A Number Of Interactive Drama, Dance And Storytelling Events. The Role Of The Black And Asian Communities Will Also Be Highlighted Through The 'Lest We Forget' Programme.
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Grant Details
| Amount Awarded | 1220 |
| Award Date | 2005-05-31 |
| Beneficiary Location: Geographic Code | E06000055 |
| Beneficiary Location: Geographic Code Type | UA |
| Beneficiary Location: Name | Bedford |
| Classifications: Title | Intangible heritage |
| Classifications: Vocabulary | Heritage Area |
| Data Source | https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/ |
| Grant Programme: Title | Home Front Recall |
| Last Modified | 2023-07-17T00:00:00Z |
| National Lottery Heritage Fund Area | Midlands and East |
| Project reference | AHF/1/010150814 |
| Recipient Org: Location: Geographic Code | Castle |
| Recipient Org: Location: Geographic Code Type | WD |
| Recipient Org: Location: Name | E05008753 |