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#IWD2023: Creative Women - Hannah Smeds-Davies

#IWD2023: Creative Women - Hannah Smeds-Davies

28 February 2023

​To celebrate International Women's Day on Wednesday 8th March 2023, we're hosting a series of feature interviews with dynamic, trailblazing and courageous women working in creative fields, who have a connection to Lancashire. Hannah Smeds-Davies is an internationally-acclaimed textile artist, designer and expert weaver.

#IWD2023: Creative Women - Rebecca Johnson

#IWD2023: Creative Women - Rebecca Johnson

28 February 2023

​To celebrate International Women's Day on Wednesday 8th March 2023, we're hosting a series of feature interviews with dynamic, trailblazing and courageous women working in creative fields, who have a connection to Lancashire. Rebecca Johnson is the Arts and Heritage Manager for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.

#IWD2023: Creative Women - Maariyah Patel

#IWD2023: Creative Women - Maariyah Patel

27 February 2023

​To celebrate International Women's Day on Wednesday 8th March 2023, we're hosting a series of feature interviews with dynamic, trailblazing and courageous women working in creative fields, who have a connection to Lancashire. Maariyah Patel is an award-winning recent Fine Arts Graduate from the University of Central Lancashire.

Good Things Foundation: Digital Nation - Fixing the digital divide

Good Things Foundation: Digital Nation - Fixing the digital divide

21 February 2023

Good Things Foundation's Digital Nation infographic gathers together the facts and stats about digital inclusion and exclusion in the UK. It uses new analysis of the latest Ofcom data by Prof. Simeon Yates alongside key sources such as Lloyds Bank UK Consumer Digital Index and Essential Digital Skills 2021, external research and their own data insights.

What does DCMS reform mean for the UK's creative industries?

What does DCMS reform mean for the UK's creative industries?

16 February 2023

Last week’s reshuffle saw DCMS lose its digital remit to a new Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Benjamin Kulka asks what this restructure means for the UK's creative sector.

Support Craft Council's Let's Craft initiative for 2023.

Support Craft Council's Let's Craft initiative for 2023.

10 February 2023

Crafts Council has teamed up with Hobbycraft and regional partners across the UK to launch their second appeal to get 20,000 craft packs into the hands of children who don't have access to art and craft supplies at home.

Creative Catalyst 2023 Competition Offers 50K Funding Opportunities

Creative Catalyst 2023 Competition Offers 50K Funding Opportunities

02 February 2023

UK registered micro and small businesses in the creative industries sector, can apply for up to £50K of grant support funding from Innovate UK to grow their business. Competition closing date is Wednesday 15th February 2023.

Northern Heart Films announces winners of new Filmmaking Mentorship Scheme

Northern Heart Films announces winners of new Filmmaking Mentorship Scheme

27 January 2023

Northern Heart Films have just announced the three lucky winners who have been selected to be part of the company’s very first documentary fund, a new mentorship scheme to support new Northern documentary talent.

ICG is starting 2023 with 3 new clients

ICG is starting 2023 with 3 new clients

16 January 2023

Strategic marketing agency, ICG, has landed three new client wins with organisations committed to making a difference. The British Dyslexia Association, Lancashire Wildlife Trust and Sightline have chosen ICG to support their marketing and communications.

Happy Holidays from Creative Lancashire

Happy Holidays from Creative Lancashire

16 December 2022

We would like to wish you, our network and collaborators all the best for the Festive Season and a Happy New Year. This year our festive message features artwork by Lytham based illustrator, Emily Peet, who was awarded the Creative Lancashire Award for Enterprise in association with UCLan.

Crowdfund Lancashire: Lancashire Culture & Sport Fund

Crowdfund Lancashire: Lancashire Culture & Sport Fund

29 November 2022

A new initiative to support culture and sport in Lancashire delivered through Crowdfund Lancashire and hosted on the Spacehive platform. Crowdfund Lancashire will give local communities a chance to create and support the projects which matter most to them, while enabling everyone to contribute towards their community - chipping in as little as £2 to help bring ideas to life.

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair invites you to support their new Christmas shopping campaign

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair invites you to support their new Christmas shopping campaign

28 November 2022

Manchester's GNCCF has joined forces with the Crafts Council and other leading UK craft organisations to launch a national Christmas shopping campaign, designed to support makers across the UK and encourage shoppers to BUY LESS, BUY BETTER, BUY HANDMADE.

Arts Council England (ACE) NPO: What the ACE Investment Programme will mean for Lancashire

Arts Council England (ACE) NPO: What the ACE Investment Programme will mean for Lancashire

11 November 2022

Arts Council England reveals details of its new national portfolio of funded organisations for 2023-26. In total, 282 organisations in the North will receive a share of £446 million nationally (each year) ensuring that more people in more places can find fantastic, fulfilling art and culture on their doorsteps.

Take the Annual Maker Needs Survey 2022-23

Take the Annual Maker Needs Survey 2022-23

11 November 2022

​Have your say! Craft Council's​ annual survey of maker needs is now open and they want to hear from you. Help to inform future support for the sector, and a chance to win prizes! Deadline is 9th January 2023.

Local Digital Capital  Index 2022

Local Digital Capital Index 2022

28 October 2022

techUK’s second iteration of the Local Digital Capital Index has been developed with our partners at Henham Strategy, as a tool for businesses and policy makers to make informed decisions regarding digital strategies and activity, providing a clearer picture of what it truly means to create a strong local tech sector.