Seems that way... so hopefully we can divest ourselves of the lottery is dirty money idea... it may indeed be a form of gambling, however, unlike 'most' gambling... the proceeds are distributed (a large percentage) back into the community. Now whether those that buy lottery tickets decide whether to invovle themselves in projects and activities or the plethora of outher causes the lottery supports... well thats up to them.
Currently I am applying for another grant... he HLF part is about 25k... part of which will pay for 3 commercial archaeologists to assist in the excavation, and the services of several specialists to work on the material. There will be involvement from YAC clubs, Schools, a range of other groups from the over 50s to people with various marginalised groups and hard to reach communities... the community itself will be involved and there will be a GLOW webcast to schools all over Scotland... a film will be made and various activities will take place that will play upon the positive strengths of groups and individuals. In all I hope to get around 200 people involved over a 2 week field season, followed up by work to create the report, the booklet, video and signage... there will be a lasting legacy to the project and all involved will hopefully go away with a feeling that they either learned, taught, shared, enjoyed.... students could also come to learn more about the whole process of archaeology - and by that time I hope to have more skills passports to test. In general this allows a large number of people to get involved and to even create some experience that some new archaeologists need. I also hope the commercial archaeologists will enjoy the different pace... not rushing to get it done, but slowing to enjoy and experience the process while working with (note with) the volunteers.
Some grubby money? maybe... worth it? well I think so. :face-approve:
Currently I am applying for another grant... he HLF part is about 25k... part of which will pay for 3 commercial archaeologists to assist in the excavation, and the services of several specialists to work on the material. There will be involvement from YAC clubs, Schools, a range of other groups from the over 50s to people with various marginalised groups and hard to reach communities... the community itself will be involved and there will be a GLOW webcast to schools all over Scotland... a film will be made and various activities will take place that will play upon the positive strengths of groups and individuals. In all I hope to get around 200 people involved over a 2 week field season, followed up by work to create the report, the booklet, video and signage... there will be a lasting legacy to the project and all involved will hopefully go away with a feeling that they either learned, taught, shared, enjoyed.... students could also come to learn more about the whole process of archaeology - and by that time I hope to have more skills passports to test. In general this allows a large number of people to get involved and to even create some experience that some new archaeologists need. I also hope the commercial archaeologists will enjoy the different pace... not rushing to get it done, but slowing to enjoy and experience the process while working with (note with) the volunteers.
Some grubby money? maybe... worth it? well I think so. :face-approve: