Almost £100k awarded to heritage wellness project

The What Keeps Us Well project has been awarded £99,781 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

A project which will explore how people in Surrey kept themselves well throughout history has been awarded £99,781 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The What Keeps Us Well project will enable access to the six miles of records preserved at Surrey History Centre in Woking.

Denise Turner-Stewart, deputy leader of Surrey County Council, said she was "thrilled to have the opportunity to celebrate the rich tapestry of communities" in the county.

The project aims to engage more than 46,500 people, especially those currently under presented in heritage activity.

The project will deliver 36 creative community workshops, training and community days at Surrey History Centre, as well as an exhibition to showcase what is found in the archives.

Ms Turner-Stewart added: "It's fantastic to see the Surrey History Centre's ongoing contribution to Surrey's past, present and future recognised and supported.

"We hope that, by connecting our residents to the history of the people who lived in their towns and villages before them, they will be inspired by Surrey's nature, places and people to enhance their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing."

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