Celebrating our heritage through cultural activity
In April 2023 South & East Lincolnshire Council’s Partnership were awarded Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation status for the first time - securing £1,955,799 to support art, culture and creativity across the Partnership for the period 2023-2026.
All funding has been allocated to support projects under our five strands of change.
We are the Story Tellers…
Our ambition is to…
Shout about our internationally important heritage stories
Report on local lives and tales
Give a voice to young people
Have conversations with our communities
Collaborate and communicate with local practitioners
The project is focused on celebrating our heritage through cultural activity and activating three Cultural Hub sites at The Guildhall in Boston, Ayscoughfee Hall and Gardens in South Holland and the soon to be built The Seaview Colonnade, Sutton on Sea and fund a programme of art and culture centred on the rich heritage and stories from each district.
The Partnership has its own Cultural Framework, covering Boston Borough, East Lindsey and South Holland.
Story Tellers is a really exciting celebration to be a part of, as it is the first local authority run National Portfolio Organisation that trials partnership working across three local authority areas for delivery.
You can read more about the South and East Lincolnshire Council’s Partnership here.
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“The launch of the Story Tellers website is an exciting ‘next step’ in our journey as an NPO. For the last year a lot of work has been going on and with this website we can now begin to share what we’ve done, what we plan to do and help more and more people across the region get involved with what’s yet to come.”
Rob Pitman - Chair
Story Tellers five project strands
Story Tellers brings together those already engaged in the culture and heritage of our area, as well as reaching new audiences.
Funding has been allocated to projects chosen to inspire communities to explore, showcase and celebrate their stories, place and culture through creativity.
These projects all sit under our five project strands.
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Using digital technology to create immersive commissions to re-ignite our heritage assets and tell the stories they hold.
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A 21st Century Digital Assets Collecting Programme, to share the significant stories of our past as well as capturing the stories from today that are important to our communities.
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Introducing stronger cultural programming to our Creative Hub sites and in each district, encouraging touring programmes and developing visitor experiences.
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Programming a series of opportunities for sector development and growing local talent in our partnership area.
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Developing our Culture Board to collectively work in partnership to compliment and support wider programmes and delivering an annual Cultural Conference to encourage collaboration across South and East Lincolnshire.
Our Hubsites
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Ayscoughfee Hall & Gardens
Ayscoughfee Hall is a unique survivor of a family house from the mid-15th century. Set in 5.5 acres of gardens, Ayscoughfee Hall provides a fascinating glimpse into Spalding's past.
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Boston Guildhall
Built in the 1390's this building is a testament to a time when Boston's power as a centre of trade was second only to London. This wonderfully preserved building, with a wealth of original features, is one of Boston's finest visitor attractions.
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Sutton on Sea Colonnade
The redevelopment of the Sutton on Sea Colonnade and Pleasure Gardens offers a unique opportunity to bring new facilities and opportunities to Sutton on Sea.
