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17 Nov 2011
Funding secured for Alberta museum
Funding for the construction of the new Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton has now been secured after the Government of Canada agreed to contribute towards the project.
The federal government committed CA$122.5m (£75.9m, EUR88.6m, US$119.8m) towards the project, with the majority to come through the Building
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17 Nov 2011
Darlington to get new performance venue?
Darlington Borough Council (DBC) has outlined plans to close an existing arts facility and build a new performance venue for the town as part of its budget proposals for 2012-13.
Local residents are being invited to comment on the draft budget, which includes a proposal to close Darlington Arts Centre and use the proceeds from the sale towards a new venue.
Meanwhile, DBC has also confirmed that it has removed the
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17 Nov 2011
Durlston Castle reopens after £5.5m revamp
Durlston Castle, which is sited at the heart of Durlston Country Park near Swanage, Dorset, has officially reopened today (17 November) following the completion of a £5.5m revamp.
Members of the public will be able to access the historic building tomorrow (18 November) after work was completed to redesign the interior of the Grade II-listed castle.
Facilities such as a visitor centre; a shop; interactive
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17 Nov 2011
New lease of life for Eastbourne theatre
A trust has been established to take over the running of Eastbourne's Hippodrome Theatre from the local authority in a move designed to safeguard the future of the historic venue.
Newly-elected trustees of the Eastbourne Royal Hippodrome Trust will prepare a business plan for the theatre and will take control of the building in a staged transfer process.
The trust will organise programmes and events for two years
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17 Nov 2011
The Public secures ACE strategic funding
Arts Council England (ACE) is to invest £200,000 of strategic funding a year between 2012 and 2015 in order to support the visual arts programme at The Public, West Bromwich.
It is anticipated the three-year award will help Sandwell Arts Trust (SAT) plan further ahead and continue to build on successes in
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17 Nov 2011
Event to mark launch of Wirral arts centre
A week-long celebration of youth arts commencing on 21 November is to mark the opening of a new arts centre in Birkenhead, which will become home to Wirral Youth Theatre.
The Pilgrim Street Arts Centre, which will also provide a new base for the Birkenhead Youth Outreach Team, will comprise a theatre and performance stage and a multimedia studio.
Drama and dance studios and a facility for youth workers to offer
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17 Nov 2011
BISL members report 'cautious optimism'
Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL) members have expressed "cautious optimism" but predict little growth until 2013, according to a survey undertaken by the organisation.
The strategic body, which represents the private sector within the sport and leisure industry, questioned more than 50 organisation as
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16 Nov 2011
SCALA accolade for Leeds arts complex
A new £12m home for Northern Ballet and Phoenix Dance Theatre in Leeds, which opened its doors earlier this year, has been awarded its second accolade in the space of a week.
The purpose-built centre has been named 2011 Civic Building of the Year by the Society of Chief Architects for Local Authorities
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16 Nov 2011
Mather and Co nets York Minster project
Cheshire-based design consultant Mather and Co has been appointed to work on a five-year restoration and redevelopment project at York Minster, which will be carried out in phases.
The group will work alongside the Dean and Chapter at the Minster, which has been handed £10.5m by the Heritage Lottery Fund
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16 Nov 2011
Roland Mack appointed chair of IAAPA
Roland Mack, managing partner of the Europa-Park theme park in Rust, Germany, has been named chair of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).
Mack succeeded Bob Rippy as chair of IAAPA at the organisation's annual Expo, which is currently taking place at the Orange County
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16 Nov 2011
Rank Group wins European Court tax case
Rank Group, the UK-based bingo hall and casino operator, has won its case at the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over claims that it had overpaid bingo tax by more than £250m.
The ECJ said that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) had breached European Union rules on fiscal neutrality due to different levels of
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15 Nov 2011
IAAPA Expo kicks off in Orlando
The annual IAAPA Expo, organised by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has officially opened at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, US.
More than 25,000 visitors and delegates are expected to attend the four-day event which includes both a large
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15 Nov 2011
Merlin reports 'positive first half' for 2011
Merlin Entertainments has announced a half-year update on its operations for 2011 - reigniting rumours that the company might be planning a public listing sometime next year.
In a half-year review (six months to June 2011), chief executive
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14 Nov 2011
Exmoor receives Dark Sky Reserve status
The International Dark Sky Association (IDA) has confirmed that Exmoor National Park is the first location in Europe to be awarded International Dark Sky Reserve designation.
A number of local organisations and tourism providers backed Exmoor in its bid to become only the world's second International Dark
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