Monthly Meetings

All meetings, which are open to members and non-members, are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm in Lubenham Village Hall (unless otherwise stated)

Membership fees are currently £15 per person per calendar year. The meeting fee is £1.50 for members and £3.50 for non-members. Membership can be renewed at any LHG meeting or contact our Treasurer.

Our Next Meeting

  • Keeping Faith at The Front during the First World War – 14th October 2025 – Helen Frost

    Some people had a faith and some did not – so how did the men and women who served in the Great War cope with the constant mental and physical strain that years of war perpetuated? 

    So many cultures and faiths came together to serve. 
    So many different nationalities served together. 
    The Great War was truly a shared history.

    Keeping Faith at The Front during the First World War
    Keeping Faith at The Front during the First World War

    This illustrated talk focuses on two particular aspects:

    Firstly, the extraordinary and unusual true stories and accounts of the unarmed chaplains and how they not only took and delivered ministry and faith to the soldiers and nurses at the front lines during the Great War but also how many went far beyond their calling to deliver kindness, reassurance and care during their service. Many were awarded medals for their bravery.

    Secondly, there are also true stories and first-hand accounts told by the people that served their country and kept faith, (in a non-religious sense) who trusted in each other during these terrible years of war. Stories of simple, heart-warming acts of kindness given during times of immense stress. Acts that eased the suffering and nerves shattered by the horrors of war.

    It is a fascinating, thought-provoking, inspiring, funny and yet incredibly moving illustrated talk.

Forthcoming Meetings

DATEMEETING TOPIC
Forthcoming meetings – 2025access a printable copy of the full 2025 programme
Oct 14thKeeping the Faith at the Front During WWI – A return of the popular speaker Helen Frost
Nov 11thThe History and Work of the British Red Cross – Jayne Owens – the long and valuable work for humanity of the British Red Cross
Dec 9th Change of plan – we now hope to have a talk on “Victorian Christmases”.
Previous 2025 meetings
Jan 14thSoups to Suspenders – Mike Stroud – the story of the two Symington brothers
Feb 11thBridgescapes – Bruce Keith
A personal journey through history celebrating Scotland’s bridge building heritage
Feb 25thANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – in the Onyx Room
Mar 11thAnnual Quiz Night – The return of our popular General Knowledge Quiz
Apr 8thWildlife of Bradgate Park – Robb Doyle – on Managing the Wildlife of Bradgate Park
May 13thRoman Leicestershire – Peter Liddle – includes the recent discovery in Rutland of an extraordinary Roman villa and mosaic
Jun 10thThe Pilgrim’s Way – Mike Burton – takes us on a journey with the medieval pilgrims – and the modern pilgrims – as they travel the ancient Pilgrims’ Way from Winchester to Canterbury.
Jul 8thBringing a Secret History up to date – Mark Temple – gives an insight with particular reference to the important role of Beaumanor Hall and Bletchley Park in WWII.
Aug 12thFoxton Inclined Plane Lift – Penny Arscott – on this amazing feat of Victorian engineering
Sep 9thA History of Lubenham School – Rev Pip Clements – the interesting history of the local school
Previous 2024 meetings
Jan 9thThe Land Army of World War I – Helen Frost
the work of the Women’s Land Army in World War I
Feb 13thThe Battle of Naseby – Dr Len Holden
The Harborough Movie Makers’ considerations when filming the Battle of Naseby
Feb 27thAnnual General Meeting
Mar 12thAnnual Quiz Night
Apr 9thThe Last Naval Hero (David, 1st Earl Beatty and the Battle of Jutland)
May 14thA History of All Saints’ Church, Lubenham
June 11thEdward and Eleanor in Geddington
July 9thThree Heroes of Lutterworth (Rifleman William Green, Frank Whittle and John Wycliffe)
Aug 13thA history of my house (members talk about their house in Lubenham)
Sep 10thSpilling the Beans — a history of coffee
Oct 8thParks for the people — a history of the public park
Nov 12thConservation of Historic Buildings – Justin Webber
Dec 10thA Canalside Winter – Mary Matts – recollections of canal life in winter
(Click a link to see each event’s details)


Meetings in Previous Years

For details of past meetings, click on pages “2 to 7” below.

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