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Public reports pack PDF 6 MB - East Lindsey District Council

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Horncastle Area Committee4.04.2011schools were included on the list there was still a long way to go toachieve full support in schools across the County.Members were informed of the involvement of the Rotary Club who hadprovided an opportunity to send 25 carers to a production at the EmbassyTheatre in Skegness. The issue for some Carers was transport; however,donations had enabled transport to be provided for the young carers,which had been gratefully received. A Ward Member for Horncastleagreed to take this to the Horncastle Rotary Club and Lion Theatre to seeif any further donations could be obtained.The Chairman thanked the representatives of the Lincolnshire CarersPartnership for their informative presentation and attendance at theMeeting.46. PUBLIC FORUM:There were no questions from members of the public.47. AREAS OF INTEREST:Members received presentations in respect of the following:-(N.B: An apology was received from Mr. P. Bonner of the Aviation HeritageCentre who was unable to attend the Meeting at short notice.)Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire (HTL) – Members received information in respect of HeritageTrust of Lincolnshire from Mr. Michael Knapton. Members were informed HTL aimed toassist in the conservation and enhancement of the historic environment of the county. TheTrust endeavoured to involve the local community and visitors by improving access to allaspects of heritage, by offering opportunities to learn about the past and by organisingheritage projects and events to celebrate the diverse heritage of the county.The Trust was supported by County and <strong>District</strong> <strong>Council</strong>s, nationalheritage bodies and through commercial activities and sponsorship andcarried out a wide range of activities. The Heritage at Risk Project is anational pilot set up to:• Investigate and record the county's historic and archaeologicalheritage and make it available to all• Save and renovate threatened historic buildings and make themsuitable for new uses• Encourage private individuals, local societies and the business andcommercial sector to work with the Trust on imaginative heritageprojects• Help the people of Lincolnshire, young and old, to understand andtake pride in their county• To promote the rich and diverse heritage of the county for thebenefit of local people and visitors.Members were informed all volunteers received training, which includedpractical experience over a period of time and courses were offered toimprove people’s knowledge throughout the project.HAC 4Page 184

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