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Yorkshire - Markington MUGA revamped and open to the public
The old dilapidated tennis courts in Markington have been completely transformed into a brand new MUGA, with a £27,000 grant from WREN
2017-07-17T14:34:21+01:00
New Play Area for Queenzieburn Officially Opens
Youngsters in Queenzieburn now have a stunning new play area to enjoy after receiving funding from WREN's FCC Scottish Action Fund. The aim to create a uniq...
2017-07-06T17:12:02+01:00
Delamere's Lost Mosses project wins Best Practice Award
Delamere’s Lost Mosses project which is well underway thanks to a £245,147 grant, awarded in 2013 from the FCC Biodiversity Action Fund has won a prestigious...
2017-07-06T15:52:47+01:00
Scout Group to celebrate official opening of new hall
1st Lady Bay Scout Group is to officially open its new, state-of-the-art hall after years of fundraising.
2017-07-06T11:27:58+01:00
Work begins on the new playground in Metheringham
After around 2 years of consultations, planning and grant application processes the new playground for Metheringham is underway.
2017-07-03T13:51:38+01:00
Stunning views across the River Waveney accessible to all
A new £53,000 boardwalk at Burgh Castle Roman Fort, which has opened up waterside paths to everyone, was officially opened by celebrated author Mark Cocker.
2017-07-04T15:30:14+01:00
WREN funding makes visiting Owlet Wood a hoot
A Lincolnshire wood is to be made more accessible to wheelchair users and families with pushchairs.
2017-06-13T14:05:30+01:00
New funding round now open
WREN's funding round 2017-3 is now open. WREN welcomes applications from community groups and not for profit organisations for grants of up to £50,000.
2017-06-12T14:40:56+01:00
Home Sweet Home for White-faced Darter
There is excitement at Cheshire Wildlife Trust as they have just seen what they believe to be their first ‘true Delamere’ white-faced darters emerge.
2017-06-02T11:48:23+01:00
Revamped skatepark and music venue officially opened to the public
Following a 14 week refurbishment and development programme seeing the site formerly known as The Shed transformed with the addition of a new mezzanine offering...
2017-06-06T12:29:26+01:00
More chances to explore RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond in 2017 with the construction of a new path and bridges
Work has been underway at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond this autumn to transform access for both visitors and for staff working on the Gartocharn nature reserve.
2017-05-16T12:12:54+01:00
Park’s iron-age history comes to life in new play area at Drumepllier
An iron-age crannog will be the centrepiece of a new play facility being installed at Drumpellier Country Park. The 6.5m high wooden structure is based ...
2017-05-15T16:41:17+01:00
Smoother Cycling for Glasgow Green Cycle Centre
Thanks to a WREN grant of £50,000 from the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund cyclists at the Glasgow Green Cycle Centre are enjoying a brand new tarmac track,...
2017-05-15T16:35:37+01:00
REFURBISHMENT OF FULBECK VILLAGE HALL IS NOW COMPLETE
Fulbeck Village Hall, which is on the A607 Grantham to Lincoln Road, has received a £15,000 grant from funding body WREN for the refurbishment of the Village H...
2017-05-11T09:33:47+01:00
National Army Museum's Royal Preview
The Queen has re-opened the National Army Museum in west London after a multimillion-pound re-development.
2017-06-13T14:03:49+01:00