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Archaeology walks in Southwark

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I'm doing the following walks in the near future. Thursday evening Sept. 2 The Great Fire of London – The Anniversary Special! 6.30 pm Monument Tube  Fish Street Hill exit Saturday 4 September ARCHAEOLOGY & HISTORY OF SOUTHWARK 10.45am at Tooley Street exit, London Bridge Station; £7 (conc £5) Guided walk led by Kevin Flude. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/ whatson/event/8344 In addition, the following events caught me eye as being particularly interesting.  * The Knights Templars in London (South East London Folklore Society)   This illustrated talk will discuss places in London that were either occupied, owned or had some connection with the Knight Templars and their dramatic downfall, including the sites of their imprisonment and interrogation.   on Thursday, 9 September at 20:00:00   More details: http://www.lecturelist.org/ co...

HRBank | National Council for Voluntary Organisations

Set of HR policies for volunteer organisations. HRBank | National Council for Voluntary Organisations

Culture and Wellbeing

Welcome | Culture and Wellbeing : "here is now an overwhelming body of evidence demonstrating that participation in the arts and access to a range of arts opportunities can dramatically improve health outcomes and increase wellbeing. By supplementing medicine and care, the arts can improve the health of people who experience mental or physical health problems. Engaging in the arts can promote prevention of disease and build wellbeing."

Making better grant applications

useful web site to help improve fund-raising. Making better grant applications - Online tool

The Making of the Modern Galleries, Museum of London

The Making of the Galleries of Modern London Sat 11 Sep, 10.15am – 5pm Book in advance £40 (concs £25*), including lunch The new Galleries of Modern London are the largest and most complex project undertaken by the Museum since it opened in 1976. This study day will examine how the project came about over the last five years, focusing especially on the displays and the way that interactive technology has been integrated throughout the gallery space. With many of the key staff speaking, including all the lead curators, this is the first chance to hear how the galleries were conceived and created. Book tickets (external link) * PLEASE NOTE: Arts and heritage staff can take advantage of a special £25 concessionary rate for this event. Quote heritage staff offer when booking by phone or choose the concessionary rate online. Please bring your staff ID on the day. For more information and full programme see: http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/English/EventsExhibitions/Events/Feat...

Taking Part: The National Survey of Culture, Leisure and Sport Adult and Child Report 2009/10

this is the annual survey of culture , leisure and sports participation. Very useful information. Taking Part: The National Survey of Culture, Leisure and Sport Adult and Child Report 2009/10 : "Taking Part: The National Survey of Culture, Leisure and Sport Adult and Child Report 2009/10"

London Lives 1690 to 1800 St Thomas Hospital Archive

Archives from St Thomas Hospital can be found of this interesting online searchable archive London Lives 1690 to 1800 ~ Crime, Poverty and Social Policy in the Metropolis