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March 2025 Newsletter

The March newsletter contains articles on:
+ The April meeting when Robb Doyle will talk on “Managing the Wildlife of Bradgate Park.
+ A Report from our Annual General Meeting on 25th February.
+ Our next members only trip to Snibston Colliery, Coalville.
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The Pilgrim’s Way – 9th June 2025 – Mike Burton

Journey with the medieval pilgrims – and the modern pilgrims – as they travel the ancient Pilgrims’ Way from Winchester to Canterbury. It’s their adventure of a lifetime. On the way they tell tales and visit places of interest. The excitement of the journey increases as they near the great cathedral which houses the relics of the “holy blissful martyr.” Our speaker, Mike Burton, is a former journalist and teacher who worked for 16 years as a newspaper journalist and editor, and

Snibston Colliery Visit – Tuesday 29th April at 10:30 am

Names are now being taken for the first “Members Only” visit of 2025. Snibston Colliery Park is situated adjacent to the Century Theatre, off Ashby Road, Coalville, LE67 3LN, about 34 miles and 50 minutes drive from Lubenham. There is a café and car parking (currently £3 per day) on site and more parking in nearby streets and a town car park 10 minutes away (see: https://leicscountryparks.org.uk/parks/snibston-colliery-park/). Please meet in the café ready to start the tour at 10.30am. We

February 2025 Newsletter

The February newsletter contains articles on:
+ Our AGM on Tuesday 25th February at 7:30pm in the Onyx Room, where we need to appoint at least three new committee members. Without a Secretary and Treasurer, the LHG cannot continue and will close completely at end end of 2025.
+ Our Annual Quiz night will take place on Tuesday 11th March. Book your places now a great night out with a Bangers ‘n Mash supper (with vegetarian option).
+ Membership fees for 2025 are now due and remain at £15 per year.
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