Nottingham News Centre CIC founded by Norma Gregory in 2013, is a heritage media production company
The company generates enterprise through digital and physical, educational services by leading or/and co-working on projects with media production companies, mining museums and heritage-related organisations in the UK and overseas. It seeks new opportunities to deepen and to expand education provision, through consultancy services and media production, for public learning and heritage education aw
areness. The company has created exciting interactive exhibitions (touring and permanent installations), engaging online content, digital and prints publications and co-produces exciting broadcast media and tv programmes accessible for all. Nottingham News Centre's many projects preserving national heritage, has worked in valuable and supportive partnerships with an array of highly successful organisations: Communities Inc. Nottingham, the National Coal Mining Museum for England (Yorkshire), Big Pit Museum Wales, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Tuntum Housing Association, Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, New Art Exchange Nottingham, the Black Cultural Archives London, The Voice Newspaper, The Guardian, Channel 4 News, BBC, Cardiff Productions, the Afro-Caribbean National Artistic Centre (ACNA) Nottingham, Nottingham Industrial Museum, Nottingham Equal, The Photo Parlour Nottingham, Pontypridd Heritage Museum Wales, Woodhorn Mining Museum Northumberland, University of Nottingham, Newcastle University, The Mining Institute/The Common Room of the Great North, Nottingham Trent University, Bilsthorpe Mining Museum Nottinghamshire among others. The company, directed by Norma Gregory (MA, BA, PGCE, PG Cert), currently leads national, heritage preservation work as the Black Miners Museum and supports other museums, heritage institutions and heritage media organisations through consultancy services, broadcast contributions/productions and sector research, to support the valuable contributions made by the UK cultural heritage sector to people's lives, particularly needed throughout the COVID-19 global pandemic. Visit: www.nottinghamnewscentre.com / www.blackcoalminers.com / www.normagregory.com for more information on potential partnership projects ideas.
06/11/2025
Building heritage projects that last means more than preserving artefacts—it means preserving stories through community collaboration.
When communities are actively involved, heritage projects become living, breathing reflections of shared history and identity. This approach not only ensures sustainability but also empowers people to see themselves in the narratives told.
Collaboration fosters trust, enriches content, and bridges cultural divides—key ingredients for projects that resonate and endure.
Let's work together to create heritage that honours diverse voices and builds a future grounded in inclusive stories.
05/11/2025
Diverse heritage is the foundation of truly inclusive communities.
When we recognise and celebrate the rich histories of African and multicultural UK experiences, we create spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected.
Inclusive heritage isn't just about telling untold stories—it's about shaping communities that welcome equality and foster belonging for all backgrounds.
At Norma Gregory Consulting, we help heritage organisations, educators, and groups bridge the gaps in representation, ensuring diverse histories are preserved, shared, and honoured.
Because when heritage reflects us all, communities thrive together.
How is your organisation welcoming diverse heritage today?
04/11/2025
Writing a founder's history is more than just listing dates and milestones—it's about weaving a story that honours the path, struggles, and triumphs that shaped the organisation's identity.
Begin by exploring the founder's background: their heritage, motivations, and the cultural or social gaps they sought to address. Highlight moments where their vision aligned with wider community needs, especially in representing diverse histories.
Use clear, inclusive language to connect readers with the founder's passion for preserving multicultural heritage. Share the challenges faced and how these were overcome, demonstrating resilience and commitment to equality and inclusion.
A well-crafted founder's story not only inspires pride but also builds trust and connection with your audience—bringing heritage to life through personal experience.
How has your founder's story shaped your organisation's mission? Share your reflections below.
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An intimate and frank discussion called 'Embracing Your History: A Pathway to Healing' sharing some of my lived-experiences, learning pathways and professional journey towards a life in heritage: to inspire, educate, and to heal.
This Spotify podcast was produced and directed by Dr Rani Thanacoody Nottingham Trent University. Thank you
Norma Gregory, Honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) recipient for Services to Heritage, Education & Media Arts from the University of Nottingham, my home town university, on the 15th December 2023, where I studied in 2009-2010 as a PGCE student (English teacher training, post-grad) and have since used aspects of this knowledge and experience in my professional practice now as an EDI heritage consultant and educator, leading change to help transform museums, heritage sites across the world and broadcast heritage media production, to become more inclusive, multicultural and diverse learning spaces.
I will continue to lead positive change through heritage, education and the arts, to inspire others on their life journeys towards a more inclusive, equitable society we can and must contribute to, in some way.
Thank you to all those whom I have had the pleasure of working with / liaising with in some way, of my 30+ years of work output/study/impact. I share this award with you. Surreal...
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