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Gloucester Civic Trust are celebrating after receiving a £57,890 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund an exciting heritage project called Rebirth of The Folk of Gloucester; What, Where, When, Why? in Gloucester.Gloucester Civic Trust are celebrating today after receiving a £57,890 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund an exciting heritage project called Rebirth of The Folk of Gloucester; What, Where, When, Why? in Gloucester.

Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, the project, starting this month, focuses on the restoration and conservation of recently discovered ‘at-risk’16th Century wall paintings and engagement with diverse communities in the city through training opportunities, exhibitions and workshops.

Supported through the Heritage Fund, the project will work with a specialist in medieval wall coverings who will train 30 volunteers and three artists in the history, significance and general care of the paintings. This will broaden the experience of our volunteers and encourage a new, wider audience. The project will also provide over 120 opportunities for local community members to train, learn new skills and participate in various workshops. From creative techniques to catering skills. An element of this project will also look at the carbon footprint of The Folk and how to manage our environmental impact.

The Gloucester Civic Trust recently took on the lease of The Folk of Gloucester with the aim to create a community heritage centre for Gloucester. This historic building was once the folk museum and many have fond memories of this venue. By re-opening the building, creating workshops and hosting training, more memories will be created, taking The Folk of Gloucester into the next generation, led by the community.

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