Cultural charity celebrates 40th anniversary

Monday, 17 January 2022 08:53

Culture Vannin has launched a special grant scheme to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Manx Heritage Foundation Act, which created the Manx Heritage Foundation.

To mark the occasion, the charity is to launch a special grant scheme, awarding an extra £40,000 to larger projects in Manx culture.

More archive films will also be released this year, along with an online Manx language taster course.

More information about special projects taking place this year can be found on the Culture Vannin website.

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