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March 2024 Newsletter

March 9, 2024 LHG

The March 2024 Newsletter contains items on:
+ Our April lecture – Roy Smart talking on the subject of «Our Last Naval Hero», David, 1st Earl Beatty;
+ Our next members’ visit to Thorney on Thursday 9th May;
+ A report on our AGM, which was held on 27th February;
+ A proposal to update the Blue Plaques on the Lubenham Heritage Trail;
+ Thanks to Tessa Newman on agreeing to join the committee and become our meetings secretary.
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Edward and Eleanor – Tuesday 11th June

March 5, 2024 LHG

Kam Caddell explores the association of Edward I and his wife Eleanor of Castile Historian Kam Caddell explores the close association of Edward I and his wife Eleanor of Castile with this area and asks why their famed love story matters today. <<Return to 2024 meetings contents list

A History of All Saints Church, Lubenham – Tuesday 14th May

March 5, 2024 LHG

Rev Pip Clements looks at this fascinating Grade I listed building Our local clergyman, Rev Pip Clements – fresh from his extraordinary insight into the life of Thomas Cook last year, looks at the history of this fascinating Grade I listed building in the heart of our village. There has been a Christian presence in Lubenham prior to the construction of the stone-built building during the 12th century and the church continues to be a living presence in our 21st century community. We

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The Last Naval Hero – Tuesday 9th April

March 5, 2024 LHG

Roy Smart tells of the astonishing rise to fame and fortune of David, 1st Earl Beatty April sees the return of one of our most popular speakers Roy Smart, who will tell the extraordinary and fascinating story of David, 1st Earl Beatty. Beatty rose with meteoric speed from humble Royal Naval Cadet to First Sealord, Statesman and renowned public hero of the Great War. Roy will recount Beatty’s astonishing rise to fame and fortune and his central and controversial part

Annual Quiz Night – Tuesday 12th March 2024 at 7:15pm

February 21, 2024 LHG

The Annual Quiz Night returns on Tuesday March 12th at 7.15pm.
Due to popular demand, the Bangers ‘n Mash supper is back with a vegetarian option as usual. There will be a prize for the winning table, raffle, bar selling wine, beer and soft drinks and, of course, David Hannibal’s cunning questions. Tickets cost £10 pp including supper, payable on the night. It helps with catering if you book a table in advance by contacting Pat Dyke or Barbara Burbidge or you can just turn up on the night.