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Acclaimed British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73 One of the best-known photographers of his era, he lived and worked in Ireland for a time

“There’s many things I dislike about Britain. Then there’s all these other things – the hobbies, the fairs, the agricultural shows, the beaches, Radio 4, a cup of tea – those I love." > Very sad news. www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/202...

Martin Parr, photographer acclaimed for observations of British life, dies aged 73 Known for acute observations of class system, Parr’s images were often in vivid colour with more than a dash of humour

Martin Parr, photographer acclaimed for observations of British life, dies aged 73. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

Think I might need to mute the words 'prize' and 'peace' for the rest of the evening.

Really good session with @nationaltrust.org.uk Advisory Group in Bristol the past couple of days. Learnt a lot about the @naturetownscities.bsky.social programme and got to see parts of Bristol both familiar and new to me. Plus some great maps!

'What’s crucial is that we don’t lose momentum. Regeneration isn’t about completing one project at a time; it’s about layering ambition...' > good piece on #Bradford by @waitey.bsky.social, includes mention of recent @archhfund.org.uk funded projects in the city.

Richard Clinton, Chief Executive of Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust, said: “Without the AHF’s blend of grant and loan funding, we would have faced increased costs and delays in realising the vital benefits this project will bring to the community. Beyond the funding, they have encouraged us and offered advice and support, which has been critical in making this project a reality.”

A young child walks underneath fairy lights that are hung up around the old stables at Delapré Abbey. Credit - Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust.

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'What’s crucial is that we don’t lose momentum. Regeneration isn’t about completing one project at a time; it’s about layering ambition...' > good piece on #Bradford by @waitey.bsky.social, includes mention of recent @archhfund.org.uk funded projects in the city.

It's a source of funding quite a few projects we have been involved in have utilised. PiP very welcome but very targeted, and places like Cornwall or others outside the PiP areas rightly concerned about what might follow on.

'...for all its flaws, it (UKSPF) was predominantly revenue funding and this was a strength. It could be (and often has been) spent on people-based projects...' > a big, at risk / missing part of the funding mix in many places and projects at the moment...

After two days in Stoke, I couldn't agree more...

Two days in Stoke on Trent with several of the @archhfund.org.uk Heritage Development Trusts and once again struck by how much potential this city has, despite the challenges.

New modular homes in Cambridge open to support people who have been homeless The modular homes provide a fixed address and safe home for people who have previously been sleeping rough

Recently met the CEO of New Meaning Foundation in Cambridge, which trains NEETs & young people in construction skills. Part of what they produce are modular homes for the homeless - amazing work. Lots of similar orgs across country that could do much more. www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambrid...

'...our education system still operates on the basis that high-flying academic success is the only sure route to a secure career and a good life.' > really important this issue gets more attention and investment.

In the plethora of pointless stats now offered by BBC, it also looks like Spurs won the walking battle. #ArsTot

Was that Spurs's first shot? If so it was quite a good one. #ArsTot

Attention is on NEETs today, but the problem is much worse.

NEETs include stay-at-home parents & jobseekers.

Strip those out to focus on people not working, not seeking work, not in education & not parenting: this group of economically & socially dislocated young adults has *doubled* in a decade.

Maybe a bit more is fair - some serious pop chat was definitely involved...

Then caught the end of @hotchipofficial.bsky.social at @roughtrade1976.bsky.social discussing the futuristic sounds of the 80s, 90s + 2000s that influenced their output. Much of which still sounds like the future to me!

Went to two talks last night where 'the future' was a big theme. Excellent @powertochange.org.uk event @britishacademy.bsky.social with @anooshc.bsky.social, @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social & @hetanshah.bsky.social. Thought calls for more ambitious plans for community biz, tech, housing etc were 🎯.

Well it's not quite Costa but it'll have to do.

Keys found embedded in jam sandwich. Apologies.

Would like to understand what the people who love it are putting in their tea...

Bradford community group buys building in Little Germany - BBC News The 19th-century building in Bradford city centre has been bought by People's Property Portfolio.

"Like with a lot of the city centre in Bradford there are buildings that aren't being used and we want to see this place flourish." > Special place is Little Germany; glad @archhfund.org.uk able to assist the plans here. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Temperance Hall, Haverfordwest. Image courtesy of Haverfordwest Heritage.

🔎🏚 #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts Spotlight – Haverfordwest Heritage.

@haverfordwestheritage.org.uk aims to revive key neglected heritage buildings in Haverfordwest & bring them back into use for community benefit, creating a better place to live, work, learn & visit.

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Really good to see you Owen!

Great @archhfund.org.uk event @buildingcentre.bsky.social last night, featuring excellent research insights from @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk & @anooshc.bsky.social in conversation with a host of top projects. Emphasised once again the importance of heritage assets as vital social infrastructure.

British Churches Are Putting Their Faith in Heat Pumps Ancient buildings and old bones aren’t getting in the way of the transition.

Ancient buildings and old bones aren’t getting in the way of the transition. www.wired.com/story/let-th...

Why Historic Places Matter Emotionally Cambridge Core - Archaeology: General Interest - Why Historic Places Matter Emotionally

Off to London for an @archhfund.org.uk event. Some particularly relevant reading for the train:

www.cambridge.org/core/element...

High levels of #Suffolk pleasantness out on the bike 🚲 this afternoon.

Places like Milton Keynes, Bath and Bradford are more homogeneous. Norwich and London, a bit of everything.