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Gippeswyk Hall redevelopment update!
Our plans for the redevelopment of Gippeswyk Hall got underway in earnest this week...
On Friday 21st January, the Red Rose Chain team met with the architects who have been engaged to work with us on the redevelopment of Gippeswyk Hall.
The day comprised workshops, presentations and discussions, and provided the opportunity to open a dialogue of ideas amongst members of the team who all have a vested interest in and passion for the project.
Architects Nicholas Jacobs, Charles Curry-Hyde and Pippa Jacobs listened to what makes Gippeswyk Hall so special to us already, and also took note of our thoughts and ideas on what the new development could add to the Hall. They also presented their initial design ideas and answered questions on them.
There were many interesting and exciting ideas that emerged from meeting, and Red Rose Chain producer David Newborn was very enthusiastic about the importance of the day: "Today has been a tremendous success. Involving the whole team in discussions surrounding the development is a crucial part of the process for us, and it's been really useful for everyone to meet together and establish a common ethos about the project. It definitely feels like the wheels are in motion now, and we're all very excited to keep the momentum going from here on."
A few more pictures of the discussions are available here. You can also see a photo retrospective of our time at Gippeswyk Hall so far by clicking here.
The Gippeswyk Hall redevelopment project is being supported by a first-round pass award* from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
ABOUT THE HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND
*A first-round pass means the project meets HLF criteria for funding and they believe it has potential to deliver high-quality benefits and value for Lottery money. The application was in competition with other supportable projects, so a first-round pass is an endorsement of outline proposals. Having been awarded a first-round pass, the project now has up to two years to submit fully developed proposals to compete for a firm award.
Using money raised through the National Lottery, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) sustains and transforms a wide range of heritage for present and future generations to take part in, learn from and enjoy. From museums, parks and historic places to archaeology, natural environment and cultural traditions, they invest in every part of our diverse heritage. HLF has supported 33,900 projects, allocating £4.4billion across the UK, including £290million to nearly 3,000 projects across the East of England.
Website: www.hlf.org.uk