A new grant scheme has been launched to fund arts and heritage projects in Herefordshire. Hidden Gems is part of the Herefordshire’s a Great Place project, co-funded by Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England and supported by Historic England. The grant scheme will fund a total of nine cultural projects that get communities, artists, heritage experts and digital specialists working together to raise the profile of the county’s ‘hidden’ heritage.

Lauren Rogers, from Herefordshire’s a Great Place, said: “Herefordshire has so many fantastic heritage and local history stories that should be better known - they are an integral part of the county’s unique appeal.

“Hidden Gems will not only bring artists and communities together around heritage, it recognises how important the creative use of digital technology is when we’re trying to attract new audiences to heritage sites or tell more people about Herefordshire’s rich history.”

The deadline to apply for 2018 Hidden Gems funding is August 12th.

For all the information, including grant guidelines and the application form, please visit: www.hiddengemsherefordshire.co.uk.