Lubenham Heritage Group

The Lubenham Heritage Group

is a member of the British Association for Local History and was formed in 2001 after it was recognised that many people were interested in the history and heritage of the village and surrounding area.  It is a lively and thriving group which takes an active role in the life and affairs of the community.

Next Open Meeting and Next Event for Members

(Please click the Title of a meeting or event to see the full post)

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  From Choirboy to Conductor – 12th May 2026 – Keith Green
  Our speaker on Tuesday May 12th at 7:30pm will be Keith Green from Chelveston. His musical career has ranged from choir boy to organist, actor, singer and musical director with the odd film thrown in. ….

• April 2026 Newsletter
  + The April meeting when Mike Burton shared with us the story of Stamford, Burghley Hose and Lord William Cecil, chief advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. + Our next talks: – Tuesday 12th May, Keith Green will talk about his musical career, from choir boy to organist, actor and musical director. – Tuesday 9th June, Caroline Taylor explores the role of women building country houses in Northants and Leics during the 19th century. + Our visit to the National Memorial Arboretum on Friday 24th April. Book now as only two places were left on the coach on 14th April. + A request for all members to let us have their feedback. …

• National Memorial Arboretum – Visit – Friday 24th April

  We have arranged a visit to the National Memorial Arboretum (Address: Croxall Road, Arlewas, near Lichfield, Staffordshire, DE13 7AR) for Friday 24th April and have a 50 mins Train Tour around the Arboretum with a guided commentary booked for 11.30am. If you have been before, many new memorials have been added, so it is well worth a visit. The cost of the tour is £7.00 per person.

  Book now, if you would like to join us on the Community Bus. On 14th April only two seats remain, please contact Esther Hancock asap to book your seat. The cost of the bus will be £12.00 per person. We will leave at 9:30am from the Village Hall.
  Payment for the trip will be collected on the day (£7.00 for the tour and £12 for the coach). Cash and card will be acceptable.

  If you wish to travel by car, you need to reserve your parking space for £5.00 per car in advance – details are on their website (see: https://www.maximcloud.co.uk/nationalmemorialarboretum/eventslist).

  There is an excellent cafe/visitors’ centre/bookshop plus the usual facilities. Please contact Esther Hancock to book your visit and place on minibus.

  The National Memorial Arboretum was developed from 2001 and officially opened on 16th May 2001 and the Armed Forces Memorial is well worth a visit, commemorating over 16,000 military personnel who lost their lives in conflict or as a result of terrorism since the end of the Second World War.

  

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.