We are all familiar with the stoic work of the Women’s Land Army in WWII. Early last year LHG member Deborah Seabrook gave us an excellent talk on the subject and we have Pat Fox’s wonderful reminiscences in her book ‘Bless ‘Em All: Life in the Woman’s Land Army in Lubenham’. However, how many of us know about the similar organisation in World War I when 23,000 women were recruited to work full time on the land, replacing male farmers
There are many examples of historic buildings conserved, restored, maintained – but what does this all entail? Justin Webber (Senior Building Conservation Officer at Leicester City Council) will give us an insight into answering the above question, with the mechanics of managing conservation areas, the legislation involved and its limitations. We shall also see the various aspects of how local government is involved in the way it deals with the built environment side. <<Return to meetings contents list
We welcome our Canal-side friend and member Mary Matts and her Friends, who will give us a seasonal illustrated celebration of stories and recollections of canal life in winter, along with music and songs. Tuesday 10th December at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. <<Return to meetings contents list
October 8th — PARKS FOR THE PEOPLE: A HISTORY OF THE PUBLIC PARK Using local examples, Abbey Park Blue Badge guide Steve Bruce discusses the history and development of the public park. Using local examples, Abbey Park Blue Badge guide Steve Bruce discusses the history and development of the public park. <<Return to 2024 meetings contents list
Spilling the Beans: A history of Coffee Our love affair with the coffee bean goes back several centuries, before becoming a popular drink on the high street and at home. In the 17th century it was believed that coffee had medicinal properties; in the 1600’s Pope Clement gave his permission for Catholics to drink it and the first Coffee House opened in England. Next month we welcome back popular speaker Sandy Leong to get our taste buds tingling! At previous