The October newsletter contains articles on:
+ Our November meeting, Justin Webber talking on the Conservation of Historic Buildings;
+ Our very successful recent visit to Leicester Cathedral;
+ A request for theme suggestions for this year’s Christmas Tree festival;
+ Please remember to book your place for the Saltpond Fun Quiz and Buffet Supper on Saturday 19th October.
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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
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
The August 2024 Newsletter contains items on:
+ Our September meeting when Sandy Leong returns to talk about the history of coffee;
+ Our Summer Supper on Saturday 17th August;
+ Helen Frost’s book launch of ‘Voices of the Great War – the Women’s Land Army’;
+ Members only guided tour of Leicester cathedral on 3rd October;
+ Our Heritage Group Book collection on topics of local interest, which members can access.
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The July 2024 Newsletter contains items on:
+ Our August meeting when we will look at a few more of our local houses and share their history and stories behind the front door!
+ Members only visits to Burbage in July and a guided tour of Leicester cathedral on 3rd October;
+ Our Summer Supper on Saturday 17th August;
+ The Leicestershire and Rutland Festival of Archaeology is back and continues until 31st July.
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