Hello everyone, The National Lottery Heritage Fund are organising a free two-part webinar series, "Grow Your Digital Community", all about their Digital Skills for Heritage work. Lucy Hinnie and will feature in the first webinar talking about the Connected Heritage project – how we’ve gone about it, what it’s involved, and what we’ve learnt along the way. You are welcome to join either or both of the webinars, and please do share them if you know other people who may be interested. WEBINAR 1 How to work with partners and volunteers to improve capacity and quality of heritage data collection and interpretation <https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/national-lottery-heritage-fund/how-to-work-with-partners-and-volunteers-to-improve-capacity-and-quality-of-heritage-data-collection/e-rzgqop> DATE: Thursday 21st September TIME: 10am–12pm. Unlock the potential of digital communities and gain invaluable insights into harnessing digital tools for seamless collaboration with volunteers and partners in heritage projects. Discover: - How digital volunteering enriches heritage data collection and interpretation. - Strategies to overcome common challenges in digital partnerships. - Practical solutions to kickstart your journey with the right digital platforms. WEBINAR 2 How to engage grassroots communities and build local relevance using digital technologies <https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/national-lottery-heritage-fund/how-to-engage-grassroots-communities-and-build-local-relevance-using-digital-technologies/e-jgqyra> DATE: Thursday 28th September TIME: 10am–12pm. Dive into the world of grassroots engagement in this FREE webinar. Heritage projects will share practical insights on leveraging technology to connect with volunteers and community partners. Gain insights on: - How digital tools can facilitate connections with local communities. - Strategies for overcoming partnership challenges in digital engagement. - Tips to embark on your digital journey with confidence and the right tools. Kind regards, Richard Nevell -- Dr Richard Nevell (he/him) Programme Manager and Connected Heritage Project Lead <https://donate.wikimedia.org.uk/> Wikimedia UK <https://wikimedia.org.uk/> is the national chapter for the global Wikimedia open knowledge movement. Follow us on Twitter <https://twitter.com/wikimediauk>, Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaUK>, LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/496119>, and Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/wikimediauk/>. Wikimedia UK is a registered charity in England and Wales No.1144513 and Scotland No. SC048644. Company Limited by Guarantee, Registration No. 6741827. Registered Office Ground Floor, Europoint, 5-11 Lavington Street, London SE1 0NZ <https://maps.google.com/?q=5+-+11+Lavington+Street,+London+SE1+0NZ&entry=gmail&source=g> .