Monthly Archives: January 2015

New £15million fund for listed places of worship

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Congregations across Yorkshire responsible for looking after listed places of worship can now apply to a new £15million fund to address urgent roof repairs to ensure their historic buildings are weathertight, safe and open for use. The grants are available through the government-funded Listed Places of Worship: Roof Repair Fund set up by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Autumn Statement and administered by the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF).Organisations, Read more [...]

Get in early – London’s emerging homes hotspots to watch in 2015

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The property spotlight is constantly changing its focus, with new areas highlighted thanks to upgraded transport links, regeneration or the arrival of new businesses or a creative community. Even the prospect of a new bridge over the Thames can raise a district’s desirability. In recent times, a single piece of outstanding architecture, or a particularly good new homes project, has been enough to raise the bar — bringing fresh vitality to an area and making it a good place to buy in the early Read more [...]

£100000 grants available for Northern Ireland’s listed churches

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7 January 2015 Last updated at 06:08 Grants of up to £100,000 are available for urgent roof repairs to places of worship at listed buildings in Northern Ireland. The money is part of a £15m UK fund organised by the government's Department of Culture at Westminster. The deadline for applications is the end of this month. Organisations, trusts and congregations of all faiths and denominations Read more [...]

Rangers suitor makes further step on bid for club

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The proposal by Mr Sarver comprises a placing of 100 million shares at 18p which, if approved by shareholders at a general meeting, would be immediately followed by an unconditional offer at 18p pursuant to Rule 9 of the Code. The placing would give Mr Sarver control of Rangers. However, while the Rangers directors welcome Mr Sarver's approach, they believe that his proposal does not adequately value a controlling interest in the company and accordingly the resolution to approve Read more [...]

Rangers suitor makes further step on bid for club

Posted on by Listify Me
The proposal by Mr Sarver comprises a placing of 100 million shares at 18p which, if approved by shareholders at a general meeting, would be immediately followed by an unconditional offer at 18p pursuant to Rule 9 of the Code. The placing would give Mr Sarver control of Rangers. However, while the Rangers directors welcome Mr Sarver's approach, they believe that his proposal does not adequately value a controlling interest in the company and accordingly the resolution to approve Read more [...]

Glyndebourne Festival: accommodation booking guide

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Blue Door Barns – four converted 16th-century barns, once frequented by the Bloomsbury set – can organise a private car to/from Glyndebourne (£25) and a picnic porter service, which includes setting up, and clearing away, a fancy table with linens, glasses and candles (£20 per person for two; £10 per person thereafter); a stay in a barn costs from £110 per night (01273 858893; bluedoorbarns.com). Gravetye Manor, a Grade I listed 17-bedroom Elizabethan stone mansion in Read more [...]

Life on Northumberland’s forgotten Rocky Island off Seaton Sluice

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The islands of the North East coast are a celebrated part of the region’s rich stock of natural and historical assets.From monastic heritage to lighthouses and wildlife, the Farne Islands, Coquet Island, Lindisfarne and St Mary’s Island are among the most photographed locations in the region.But there is another island which does not share the high profiles of its offshore sisters and whose story has been largely overlooked.Rocky Island was created between 1761 and 1764 when the Delaval family Read more [...]

Life on Northumberland’s forgotten Rocky Island off Seaton Sluice

Posted on by Listify Me
The islands of the North East coast are a celebrated part of the region’s rich stock of natural and historical assets.From monastic heritage to lighthouses and wildlife, the Farne Islands, Coquet Island, Lindisfarne and St Mary’s Island are among the most photographed locations in the region.But there is another island which does not share the high profiles of its offshore sisters and whose story has been largely overlooked.Rocky Island was created between 1761 and 1764 when the Delaval family Read more [...]

New fund for repairs to listed places of worship across South Yorkshire

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Congregations across South Yorkshire can apply for grants of up to £100,000 for urgent roof repairs to places of worship. The new £15 million Listed Places of Worship: Roof Repair Fund will be used to address urgent roof repairs to ensure historic buildings are weathertight, safe and open for use.Congregations, organisations and trusts responsible for looking after the buildings have until Friday, January 30, to apply for a Government-funded grant of between £10,000 Read more [...]

Plans seek to alter listed building in Cardross

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News » Helensburgh Lomond » Articles » Published: 6 Jan 2015 17:000 comments A PLANNING application has been submitted to Argyll and Bute Council seeking permission for alterations to be made to a listed building in Cardross. Share this image The proposal was published on the local authority website in December. The proposal seeks permission for internal alterations, installation of replacement timber sash and case double glazed windows of the same style at The Read more [...]