Reigniting🔥 the tradition of #Greyhound spotting in artwork🖼️ with the next generation at #DulwichPictureGallery! #ArtBathing

#HeritageDebate 💡Really interesting reflection from @heritagealliance.bsky.social corporate partner Ecclesiastical Insurance : local commercial partners can support not only with money but also with skills! This is an innovative idea to help our sector resilience 💪

@heritagealliance.bsky.social #HeritageDebate 2025 Juggling mum life and listening to a really important discussion on Heritage and Local Government. 🗝️ Communities connections are key 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Where are the allies in other sectors?

Apologies if there will be some radio silence on my page for the coming weeks as we wait for our new imminent arrival.

That feeling when you've finally achieved your last big milestone ⛰️(which has been in the pipeline for 2 years) before heading on maternity leave! @heritagealliance.bsky.social @heritagelizzie.bsky.social P.s. Ignoring the fact that I finished it on a Saturday 🥸

In an effort to distract me from struggling to breathe thanks to the latest lurgy 😷 with pregnancy side effects, I've decided to continue my journey in learning embroidery 🪡 The design for a Milton scholar and his bride is inspired by Milton's poems imagery. #HeritageCrafts

I've delighted to introduce you to Guy who will take over my role at the Heritage Alliance as I head on Maternity leave.

It's #Eurovision night and for the first time in my life I think I've nailed my grandmother technique with the radishes! I spent my childhood eating those!

@heritagealliance.bsky.social at #MandHShow Only a few minutes left to come and meet us at our stall X15! Last chance to grab a sweet, a copy of our latest #HeritageCreates report and if your lucky maybe one of our exclusive tote bags! 🛍️

@heritagealliance.bsky.social at #MandHShow A new perk for Heritage Alliance members: the Head of Membership will bring you sweets 🍭🍬 at your @museumsandheritage.com stall to give you a pick me up in the middle of the afternoon. Join us now!

@heritagealliance.bsky.social at #MandHShow 12pm was my turn to be in the spotlight running an energetic, structured 🔔 speed networking session for Heritage professionals from across the whole sector. From AI to your craziest idea for the sector, many small bite discussions took place!

@heritagealliance.bsky.social at #MandHShow Final theme of #HeritageCreates : inclusive partnerships. Heritage and Creativity are great partners to help navigate complex and contested stories. (Of course I'm biased but) a great presentation by @heritagelizzie.bsky.social and Neil Andrews.

@heritagealliance.bsky.social at #MandHShow I loved this quote from @heritagelizzie.bsky.social "Modern Challenges require innovative solutions" which is why Innovative Partnerships are important ( #HeritageCreates Theme 4) From tackling climate change to championing accessibility let's do it!

@heritagealliance.bsky.social at #MandHShow #HeritageCreates theme 3 : Heritage as a creative practice What about all the empowering skills and crafts which are critical for the film industry and are key to creativity & wellbeing. Personally, I'm really enjoying learning embroidery lately 🪡

@heritagealliance.bsky.social at #MandHShow @heritagelizzie.bsky.social showcases how Heritage is a benevolent muse - #HeritageCreates Theme 2 One only had to think of so many films, games and literature inspired or featuring heritage spaces and traditions. From #Bridgerton to #AssassinsCreed

@heritagealliance.bsky.social at #MandHShow Head of Policy Neil Andrews addresses the first theme of the #HeritageCreates report: Heritage as a host. Creative partnerships revitalise astonishing heritage spaces bringing them to life with new audience. As it shown here in the #PaintedHall.

@heritagealliance.bsky.social at #MandHShow @heritagelizzie.bsky.social highlighted how we must celebrate how #HeritageCreates by partnering with the Creative Industries, inspiring creativity, supporting wellbeing, inclusivity and community. Our refreshed report showcases brands new case studies.

Spotlight on @heritagealliance.bsky.social at #MandHShow @museumsandheritage.com We kick off the 1st presentation of the day with a packed audience of over 70 heritage professionals exploring with CEO @heritagelizzie.bsky.social our #HeritageCreates report 🎭🎨🏰.

Chair of #HistoricEngland Foundation highlighted how game changing developing the next generation of Master Craftsmen can be. He mentioned a young person he met at #WentworthWoodhouse who not long before thought their career would be stacking shelves at Tesco! @heritagealliance.bsky.social

Excitingly #HistoricEngland is announcing their new innovative initiative Heritage Prospectus (officially launching next week) where they will use their national platform to give visibility to striking heritage places looking for investment. @heritagealliance.bsky.social

A presentation on #HistoricEngland Heritage at Risk approach is anchored in dozens of moving projects across England. It showcases how it's not just investment that make the difference, it's advice and local support and engaging in impactful partnerships. @heritagealliance.bsky.social

A crowded heritage live music bar Amazing Grace, to celebrate the launch of #HistoricEngland Foundation’s new Patrons Scheme. Chair Neil Mendoza highlights the transformational power of Heritage and the potential unlocked by investment. @heritagealliance.bsky.social

📖 #EvilStepMum diaries. Celebrating #janeausten250 watching #Clueless with my youngest tonight. 🤔 At which point will the 1990s be considered #heritage material? Mildly concerned as I remember well when the film came out...

April is #AdoptaGreyhound month. I thought I would share some inspiration from the #WallaceCollection If you are looking for a new family member that: ❤️ Requires little exercise ❤️ Requires little space ❤️ Can be a real diva 💜 Looks great in any oil painting Look no further and adopt a #greyhound!

💤 I am discovering that at 28 weeks #pregnant the midday naps which I thought I had left at the end of the 1st trimester are back being crucial 🙄😔 (my #greyhound approve their return!) Currently blasting energising #FinalFantasy soundtrack 🎶 to get me through the end of the working day.

📢 An important announcement for the UK Heritage Sector. At #HeritageDay2025 she highlighted her childhood memories anchored in Britain's heritage sites 🏰 and celebrated how heritage spurs creativity 🎉 for communities all around the UK. Looking forward to hearing more from her in coming months.

Absolutely packed & buzzing @heritagealliance.bsky.social Expert-Led session this morning on Evaluating Impact with #CFPLandscapeHeritage Key tips: 👉 Find allies and networks to exchange on approaches 👉 Evaluate your evaluation, if you are not getting quality insights, evolve your questions

The cat is out of the bag 🐱 about my bun in the oven. 👉Do reach out if you would like to hear more about the role and working for @heritagealliance.bsky.social.

In the 14th century, someone who didn't have a highlighter handy thought to use octopus tentacles to mark the most important parts. I love it so much (Manuscript from the Bankcroft library, UC Berkeley)

Love the way @yorkadventurers.bsky.social kick off the week! I could do with a good adventure to balance work on the laptop ☀️ Great social media content: 🐴 Relevant 🐴 Colourful 🐴 Witty

Another #heritage adventure this Saturday with a different teenager. Stepped on our doorstep to visit @nationaltrust.bsky.social #Chartwell. Churchill's home was a great example of #NationalTrust effective interplay between nature and history.🦋🌿🏰 I really loved the attention to seasonal details 🌺

Ending the day testing my new #embroidery hoop holder! Nothing like a bit of mindful and restorative #HeritageCraft 🪡 for my sanity and wellbeing!

The day continued at another @heritagealliance.bsky.social member, the fabulous #ChelseaPhysicGarden a remarkable natural archives of plants 🌿 (and a great setting for some strategic thinking for @emmanorriss.bsky.social and me) 💡

Taking a day away from @heritagealliance.bsky.social HQ with @emmanorriss.bsky.social to reflect on the last 12 months of membership engagement and planning the next year ☀️ First stop at Alliance Member #ChelseaPensioners beautiful cafe #Heidi! ☕

Our refreshed Heritage Creates report showcases the growing partnership between the heritage sector and creative industries.🎨🏛️ Thank you to Farcroft Restorations for their support. Check out the latest case studies here 👉 bit.ly/HeritageCrea... #HeritageCreates #CreativeIndustries

💡If you don't follow her already, consider connecting to @emmanorriss.bsky.social our new Membership & Events Coordinator at @heritagealliance.bsky.social. Emma is a phenomenal addition to our team, bringing great marketing vision, a can-do mindset and a warmth and passion for our sector.

After five years at @heritagealliance.bsky.social my first parliamentary reception!

Today, partner-in-crime Fran and I enjoyed #StitchFestival2025. We deepdived into the #HeritageCraft of #embroidery 🪡 in a workshop led by the Royal School of Needlework (based in #HamptonCourt). We realised how critical an embroidery hoop stand was to our lives, as well as Austrian cake 🍰.

My favourite walking treat on our #EdenValleyWalk? Combining homemade Christmas Cake 🎄🍰 and a good cheese 🧀 (ideally #Wensleydale but I had to settle for #Cheddar).

🔎 last weekend: making the most of the 🌞 and #Kent heritage landscapes. 🦹Stopped by the "Chiding Stone" at #NationalTrust #Chiddingstone for evil step-mum duties 🥾 Discovered the #EdenValleyWalk and enjoyed the outskirts of @penshurst.bsky.social 🫖 Finished with a well earned cream tea

Enjoying catching up with #ORNC CEO, Matthew Mees, mastermind behind the #PaintedHall triumphant success. Key lessons on creating vibrant heritage spaces from him: 🎨 Mix things up: Concerts, art installations, plays ⚖️ Keep balance between your income streams: filming, rental, catering,visitors

Spending a rare mid week day off at @heritagealliance.bsky.social member #OldRoyalNavalCollege #PaintedHall to catch the sights of their latest astronomical installation #Helios before it ends in the coming week. It doesn't disappoint with its sheer brilliance on all fronts! 🌞

4/4 🌲 @WeAreNaturesave funds charities, social enterprises and grassroots community organisations for environmental projects. That’s all for #FunderFriday today! Browse more funds in the #HeritageFundingDirectory!

3/4 🌱 @WestonFdn supports charities to make a positive difference in different sectors, including #environment.

2/4 🌊 @ellermanuk focuses on UK waters, and aims to achieve greater harmony between people and nature, through the protection, restoration and sustainable use of the natural world.

1/4 🌳 Fishing for #funding? It’s #FunderFriday again and here our top picks for finding support for your work relating to #environment – drawn from the many resources listed in www.heritagefundingdirectoryuk.org

🦸What a fantastic example of a community championing their local heritage! ❤️Engaging content ❤️Connecting with new audiences ❤️Creative fundraising ❤️Strong sense of pride of place Absolutely brilliant.

A good day at the Tower for @heritagealliance.bsky.social Heritage Day 2025. My notes seem to have been developing a new code to mark points of interest for different contexts! Well done @heritagelizzie.bsky.social @carolelsouter.bsky.social @delphinejb.bsky.social and all of team!

Fantastic discussions at Heritage Day today, filled with talk of passion, determination and collaboration, interspersed with the Tower of London in sunshine. Huge thanks to @heritagealliance.bsky.social @heritagelizzie.bsky.social @carolelsouter.bsky.social @delphinejb.bsky.social for hosting

💡 Museums Must Harness Volunteering to Maximise Impact 💡 The £20m Museum Renewal Fund is a lifeline. But to thrive, museums must enable #volunteers to help them deliver their operational and strategic objectives