The June 2024 Newsletter contains items on:
+ Our June lecture – Tony Hirons talking about The Three Heroes of Lutterworth;
+ The D-Day Commemorations on 6th June in the Village Hall;
+ Our next members’ only visits to Burbage on 4th July, a guided tour of Leicester Cathedral on 3rd October and our Summer Supper on Saturday 17th August;
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The May 2024 Newsletter contains items on:
+ Our May lecture – Kam Caddell talking about Edward and Eleanor at Geddington;
+ Our next members’ only visit to Burbage on 4th July and our Summer Supper on Saturday 17th August;
+ Our recent Members Only visit to Thorney near Peterborough, which was a huge success.
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The April 2024 Newsletter contains items on:
+ Our April lecture – Roy Smart talking on the subject of “Our Last Naval Hero”, David, 1st Earl Beatty;
+ Our May 2024 Meeting – Pip Clements talking on “The History of All Saints Church – the Story so Far”;
+ The Graveyard Survey is finished;
+ Our next members’ only visits to Thorney on Thursday 9th May and Burbage on 4th July.
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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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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