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Bournemouth trust reports operating surplus


BH Live, the operator of leisure and cultural facilities in Bournemouth, has reported a surplus of nearly £120,000 for its first 11 months of trading to 31 March 2011. In its first annual review, the trust said it


had held nearly 450 major events and gen- erated nearly £61m for the local economy, while posting a gross income of £20.8m. BH Live chief executive Peter Gunn said:


“Our successes are a testament to the hard work and commitment of all those dedi- cated to improving the leisure, cultural and event offer within Bournemouth.”


Mall Galleries set for makeover


The Mall Galleries at the Grade I-listed Carlton House Terrace on Te Mall, London, are to open up its historic brick vaults for the first time following restoration work. A £166,500 Heritage Lottery


Fund (HLF) grant will support the scheme, which will trans- form the underground vaults into a new Heritage Learning Centre for the gallery. The project will also see


the introduction of a learning programme for people of all ages, such as Key Stage 2 and GCSE/A Level school work- shops on architecture and the Victorian era. Work is due to start in early 2012 and take


Te Mall Galleries are sited at the Grade I-listed Carlton House Terrace


four months to complete, while the Federation of British Artists is continuing its bid to raise a further £120,000 in match-funding. Mall Galleries director Lewis McNaught said: “Tis project will transform our organisation


Te building will be converted into an arts venue


Arts venue planned for Wakefield building


Wakefield College is to operate a perform- ing arts venue at the city’s Grade II-listed museum building under new proposals for the historic property on Wood Street. Te museum service has now been sus-


pended to enable staff to prepare for the relocation of collections to Wakefield Council’s new Wakefield One complex. Wakefield One will offer a single point


for local council-run services, including a museum. Te college will then undertake a £1m refurbishment of the Wood Street site as part of its plans for the new arts venue.


ACW unveils new development programme


Creative Steps, a development programme designed to support artists and groups from a range of backgrounds, has been launched by the Arts Council of Wales (ACW). Te initiative aims to ensure individuals


and organisations across Wales have a “fair” chance to create, develop and share their work and celebrate different cultures. ACW said that, while Creative Steps is


available to all artists and groups based in Wales, it is looking to expand the range of projects that receive funding from the agency through the new programme.


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and will help us deliver huge returns by way of free arts and heritage education.” Sue Bowers, head of the HLF, London,


added: “Tis wonderful project will not only conserve the historic vaults of one of London’s grandest terraces, but will also see them open to the public for the first time in 11 years.”


London Live planned for 2012 Games


Three open-air locations across London are to play host to a major “celebration” of sports and entertainment during the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Hyde Park, Victoria Park


and Trafalgar Square have been unveiled as the venues for London Live, which will be delivered by international promoters Live Nation. Live Nation is working with


the mayor of London; the Royal Parks; and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets on the scheme, which will pro- vide outdoor screenings of 2012 events. In addition to allowing crowds to watch live


Tree locations across the capital are to be transformed by London Live London mayor Boris Johnson said: “We are


sporting action from the Games, entertain- ment and attractions such as live music and arts performances are also planned.


creating a jam-packed programme of exciting events that will show the city at its very best and ensure as many people as possible across the capital feel a part of the celebrations.”


HLF investment for Merthyr Tydfil project


Plans to transform Merthyr Tydfil’s Grade II*- listed Old Town Hall into a new cultural and creative centre for the South Wales town has received a £2m funding boost. Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association secured the grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund


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(HLF) to safeguard the future of the build- ing, which has been derelict for a decade. Part of wider efforts to regenerate the town


centre, the Old Town Hall is set to benefit from an extensive overhaul and adaptation and will offer new education spaces when complete.


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