A NEW funding pot is available to help local communities get involved in the Hadrian’s Wall 1900 Festival.

English Heritage, on behalf of the Hadrian’s Wall Partnership, has received a substantial grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund which will help local communities get involved in the celebrations to mark the 1900th anniversary since the building of Hadrian’s Wall.

The Hadrian’s Wall 1900 Community Grants are open to anyone to apply for funding of £250 to £5,000 to support the delivery of activity for the Festival. The grants programme will be delivered and administered by Tyne & Wear Archives and Museums (TWAM) in partnership with English Heritage on behalf of the Hadrian’s Wall Partnership.

Applications will be open for a month at a time, for three rounds in May, July and September.

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Jane, Lady Gibson, Chair of Hadrian’s Wall Partnership, said: “This latest funding award means that communities along the wall can turn an idea into reality.

"We are really looking forward to hearing about what people have got planned to celebrate 1900 years of history and really showcase our wonderful UNESCO World Heritage Site.”

The Festival launched on Hadrian’s birthday on January 24 this year, and the yearlong programme will culminate with Saturnalia on December 17-23.

To apply for funding, visit 1900.hadrianswallcountry.co.uk