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#GreatNorthExpo2018: Bradford

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, September 16, 2016 — Culture

Master of Selwyn College, Cambridge, and former BBC executive specialising in news and sport.

Bradford is one of four locations shortlisted to host the Great Exhibition of the North in 2018. Roger Mosey shares his experiences of Bradford’s burgeoning arts scene and indestructible spirit. I strongly support Bradford’s bid to host the Great Exhibition of the North. It has the history and the “can do” attitude that will make this enterprise…
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Heritage Open Days 2016

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, September 11, 2016 — Culture

Heritage Open Days is back and it’s bigger than ever! Harriet Roberts, from Heritage Open Days at the National Trust, gives her view on the UK’s largest grassroots history celebration from 8 -11 September. We knew we were on to a winner when our celebrity supporters Loyd Grossman OBE and Bettany Hughes accepted the opportunity to…
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20 years of GB Olympic success

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, August 22, 2016 — National Lottery

Find out how increased funding from the government and National Lottery has helped Team GB win more medals at each Olympics for the past 20 years. You can also see how Secretary of State Karen Bradley championed British sport, culture and tourism at British House Rio. Read about Sports Minister Tracey Crouch’s time in Brazil…
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Championing Britain in Rio

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, August 19, 2016 — Sport

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

Promoting Britain's Culture, Creativity and Sporting excellence in Rio
What an honour it has been to visit Rio and not only get the chance to promote our cultural interests to one of the world’s key markets, but also have the privilege of seeing Team GB excel.
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#GlobalBritain: Culture Capitals

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, August 16, 2016 — Culture

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

Karen Bradley visits Celts exhibition
Last week I visited Edinburgh and saw for myself why the city is one of the leading cultural destinations in the world.  For one month every year this great capital is filled with the best artists, comedians and storytellers from far and wide. The celebration of the arts, culture and literature is something that we…
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Could your museum or gallery benefit from #DCMSWolfson funding?

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, August 10, 2016 — Culture

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As previous recipients of the Wolfson Fund illustrate, DCMS Wolfson grants can really help drive a museum forward, enhancing their collections for their visitors. That’s why we’re calling for museums and galleries nationwide, big and small to apply before the deadline of 26 August 2016. Recent grant recipient Compton Verney’s  Chinese galleries are home to one…
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Team GB – the country is right behind you!

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, — Sport

Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage

Sports Minister Tracey Crouch with TeamGB Chef de Mission Mark England
As you read this it’s likely that I’ll be in the air on the way back from Rio and ready to cheer on Team GB from home. It has been an excellent trip where I have managed to see and hear first hand how record government and National Lottery investment has helped our top athletes…
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Happy 70th Birthday Arts Council!

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, August 9, 2016 — Culture

Minister of State for Digital and Culture

For 70 years, the Arts Council has broken down barriers to the arts. In 1946, when the Arts Council was first established, the country had been devastated by the horrors of the Second World War.  It was born from a time when the Government was redefining its responsibilities for the population’s well-being – from healthcare…
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Maracana, meetings and medals

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, — Sport

Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage

It’s been an incredible last few days in Rio; the Olympic Games have surged into life with world-class sport getting underway against one of the most beautiful backdrops on the planet.
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A great festival of culture

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, August 8, 2016 — Culture

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

Culture Secretary Karen Bradley at Holyrood Palace
It has been wonderful to visit Edinburgh today, enjoy some of the shows and see for myself why millions of people visit the festivals each year. Karen Bradley visits Celts exhibition There is no greater celebration of the arts, culture and literature than the Edinburgh Festivals. For one month every year this great city is…
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