As we wait to hear later in the year which of the four shortlisted cities will be announced as City of Culture 2017, Dundee Contemporary Arts Director Clive Gillman tells us how Dundee is preparing to step into the spotlight.
As the Food is GREAT campaign and Food and Drink Action Plan launched last week by Environment Secretary Owen Paterson and supported by chef and ambassador for campaign Tom Aikens, VisitBritain Chief Executive Sandie Dawe serves up today’s DCMS blog, looking at the delicious delights and visitor experiences on offer for UK tourists.
Cilla Snowball, Women’s Business Council member, Group Chair and Group Chief Exec of the AMV Group, discusses driving change to create more opportunities for women in the workplace.
Youth Media Team member, mentor and aspiring journalist – Glenn Wheeler – describes his experience of being a part of the media team at this year’s Sainsbury’s School Games.
As the Theatres Trust publishes its Theatre Buildings at Risk Register, Theatres Trust Director Mhora Samuel discusses how the trust is working to ensure theatres have a voice and why we need to protect them.
Debbie Jevans, CEO of England Rugby 2015 – the organising committee for Rugby World Cup 2015 – updates us on how plans are progressing for the tournament at the two years to go milestone.
With the race now well underway, British Cycling’s Cycle Sport Membership Director and Olympic, World and Commonwealth medallist Jonny Clay, tells us how the jewel in British stage racing’s crown has gone from strength to strength, and what we can look forward to this year.
Luca Connell recently captained the England squad for the Danone Nations Cup. Here he talks about the thrill of being part of the team and the opportunity to play at Wembley. The Danone Nations Cup are a proud partner of the ‘inspired by 2012’ mark, a Government lead initiative that is bring together legacy projects…
After a whirlwind summer becoming a triple World Champion, Fabrice Higgins talks about how he found his love of tennis and why anyone can enjoy the sport, whatever their ability
A further three paid internships are being offered to disabled people as part of a scheme to help them gain an insight into the world of politics. The internships are part of the Government’s Access to Elected Office for Disabled People Strategy, which includes a fund and online training, to help tackle the currently low…
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