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Sundial press release

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October 2012

Stamford Civic Society is delighted to announce our Sundial project, which is actually a combination of two projects, one partially funded by the Harry Skells Trust, and the other by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The press release announcing the projects follows:

Stamford Civic Society wins Heritage Lottery Fund support

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the formation of the  Stamford Civic Society (SCS) in 1962, the Society jointly with All Saints’ Church has today received a grant of £42,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

The aims of the grant are to raise public awareness of the built heritage of Stamford – which is a key mission of the SCS. The grant provides funding that will give young people more opportunities to identify elements of their heritage and to participate in its interpretation. It will help to develop
practical skills relating to Stamford’s built environment such as multi-media methods of communication, physical fabrication and conservation.

In addition, the grant will allow All Saints’ Church to conserve the early eighteenth century sundial that presently stands on the southern parapet overlooking Red Lion Square.  Not only is this sundial illegible, it is in bad condition and there are fears that it may break into five pieces. The sundial will be carefully taken down, conserved in a specialist laboratory and preserved for future generations within the church.

The grant will fund heritage learning opportunities not only for Stamford’s primary, secondary and college students, but also for its adults.

In parallel with the HLF grant, we are delighted to announce that the Harry Skells Trust  has awarded Stamford Civic Society the sum of £5,000 towards the fabrication and installation of a new sundial to overlook Red Lion Square, replacing the old one that is being taken down for conservation and preservation within All Saints’ Church. This new sundial will mark the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Stamford Civic Society. It may also be the town’s only physical commemoration of the Queen’s Jubilee and the intention is to mark it accordingly with the date MMXII and a declination curve, showing the sun’s path for the 6th February, the day of her accession.

Commenting on the awards, Gwyneth Gibbs, Chairman of Stamford Civic Society said: “Stamford Civic Society is delighted to have the resources to enhance the heritage learning opportunities of our young people, thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund. We are also very grateful to the Harry Skells Trust for enabling a new sundial to provide a lasting memorial for our 50th anniversary in this very special year of celebrations”.

About the Harry Skells Trust

The Harry Skells Estate Trust is constituted under the will of the late Harry Skells of Stamford and the income of the Trust is derived from the original endowment fund under this will.

About the Heritage Lottery Fund

Using money raised through the National Lottery, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) sustains and transforms a wide range of heritage for present and future generations to take part in, learn from and enjoy. From museums, parks and historic places to archaeology, natural environment and cultural traditions, we invest in every part of our diverse heritage. HLF has supported over 30,000 projects, allocating £4.6 billion across the UK. Website: www.hlf.org.uk

For further information, please contact

Gwyneth Gibbs, Chairman Stamford Civic Society via [email protected]. Stamford Civic Society is a member of Civic Voice. Website http://www.civicvoice.org.uk
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