Lubenham Heritage Group

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• The History and Work of the British Red Cross – 11th November 2025 – Jayne Owens

  The British Red Cross was formed in 1870 as the British National Society for Aid to the Sick and Wounded and was inspired by the Swiss businessman Henry Dunant. He showed compassion for people fighting on both sides of a war.

  At times of national or international crises we hear of the work of humanitarian agencies such as the Red Cross and Red Crescent. What is the link between them and the Geneva Convention?

  We welcome as our next speaker Jayne Owens, Community Legacy Manager for the Midlands, who will be giving us an illustrated insight into the long and valuable work for humanity of the British Red Cross from the time of Henry Dunant, Swiss businessman and humanitarian, co-founder of the International Red Cross, to 2025 and work in Gaza and other war-torn areas or places of natural disaster worldwide.

  

  

  The British Red Cross is a humanitarian organisation that provides support to people in crisis, both in the U.K. and internationally.  It’s part of the larger Red Cross and Red Crescent movement, a global network with thousands of volunteers which operates in 190 countries.

  It provides aid to people in crisis without discrimination, regardless of background or belief. The British Red Cross focuses on helping individuals and communities prepare for, cope with and recover from emergencies, including disasters, conflicts and personal challenges.

  

• Tour of Loughborough Bellfoundry

  

  Address: Taylor’s Bellfoundry Museum

  Our next visit will be to the Taylor’s Bellfoundry and Museum on Tuesday 18th November 2025.

  Address:

  Taylor’s Bellfoundry Museum, Freehold Street,
  Loughborough,
  LE11 1AR

  You will find more details about Taylor’s Bellfoundry on their excellent website at: https://belltrust.co.uk.

  Car Parking: Taylor’s is located in a residential area, so there is a limited amount of free on-street parking around the bellfoundry site. Free parking is typically available on the surrounding streets. We are within easy walking distance of the town centre. 

  We shall meet there at 10.30am for a guided tour of the foundry. Please wear suitably strong flat shoes and clothing as it will be dusty and also hot where they pour the molten bronze alloy into the moulds.

  Please look at the poster on the Village Hall Notice Board or on the LHG website for more information. The cost of £15.00 includes our guided tour and tea/coffee and biscuits. Other attractions and cafés are nearby.

  To book your place, please contact Esther Hancock.

  

  Nearby Attractions
  We’re just 0.7 miles (around a 15-minute walk) from Queen’s Park in Loughborough town centre. Queen’s Park is home to:

  • The Charnwood Museum
  • The Loughborough Carillon Tower and War Memorial Museum

Lubenham History

The Group also carries out research into topics of special interest to the village and projects such as the book Lubenham – a Village History, the Lubenham Heritage Trail and a Lubenham Parish Walks Leaflet.

Interested in Joining Us?

We are a very friendly and informal group and new members and friends are always welcome!

Please drop us an email to find out more about us or to ask about joining, click here.

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