The word ‘Culture’, as defined by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, has a much wider meaning than the traditional perception and includes: -

• Performing and Visual Arts
• Landscape, Architecture and Buildings
• Museums / Archives Local Identity / Sense of Place
• Fashion / Design Media / Film Writing and Publishing
• Sports and Recreation Food Parks and Open Spaces
• Cultural Diversity Countryside Recreation
• Tourism Traditions and History Libraries
• Children’s Play and Playgrounds