Heritage Lottery Fund allow BCMCS to preserve their Past and Future

It has been announced that The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded a grant of £15,706 to Bolton Catholic Musical & Choral Society to preserve their Past & Future.

The society has been in existence since 1935 and with three thriving sections, it was felt that a great deal of it’s history would be lost if an account of past productions, individuals & anecdotes were not captured. Chairman Patrick Unsworth & Treasurer Anthony Wilkinson are behind the initiative and are delighted that the award will allow them to now produce a book and DVD hopefully providing many happy memories and insights to both past and future members and audiences alike.

Patrick said “This is an exciting project that will involve many people from the society (past & present) including our Youth group. The vast majority of our audiences and members are unaware of BCMCS’ history, from it’s origins as St Edmunds Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society to the present day. Thanks to this grant, the heritage will be maintained and accessible to all. There are many people who we have lost contact with over the years but who may have a wealth of knowledge that is useful to our goal. I urge them to contact me either by telephone or email and I’d be delighted to talk to them”

For further information, please contact Patrick on 01254 706452 or patrick@unsworthmail.demon.co.uk

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) enables communities to celebrate, look after and learn more about our diverse heritage. From our great museums and historic buildings to local parks and beauty spots or recording and celebrating traditions, customs and history. HLF grants open up our nation’s heritage for everyone to enjoy. They have supported more than 18,600 projects, allocating £3.6billion across the UK.
Website: www.hlf.org.uk