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) |
2024 Meetings
To access a printable copy of the programme, click here.
| DATE | MEETING TOPIC |
|---|---|
| Forthcoming 2024 meetings | |
| May 14th | A History of All Saints’ Church, Lubenham |
| June 11th | Edward and Eleanor in Geddington |
| July 9th | Three Heroes of Lutterworth (Rifleman William Green, Frank Whittle and John Wycliffe) |
| August 13th | A history of my house (members talk about their house in Lubenham) |
| September 10th | Spilling the Beans — a history of coffee |
| October 8th | Parks for the people — a history of the public park |
| November 12th | Conservation of Historic Buildings |
| December 10th | A Canalside Winter |
| Previous 2024 meetings | |
| January 9th | The Land Army of World War I |
| February 13th | The Battle of Naseby |
| February 27th | Annual General Meeting |
| March 12th | Annual Quiz Night |
| April 9th | The Last Naval Hero (David, 1st Earl Beatty and the Battle of Jutland) |
| Click here to see details of meetings from previous years |
January 9th — THE LAND ARMY OF WORLD WAR ONE
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 and workers who had gone to war?
Helen Frost looks at the less well-known but valuable work of the Women’s Land Army in World War I.
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February 13th — THE BATTLE OF NASEBY
We welcome back Dr Len Holden, local historian and one of our most popular speakers, as he returns to view the battle through the lens of Harborough Movie Makers in what promises to be a most interesting evening.
How did our local Harborough Movie Makers consider the decisive Battle of Naseby fought on 14th June 1645 during the English Civil War? Come along and find out.
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February 27th — ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – in the Onyx Room
This is your opportunity to hear the report on 2023, including the financial report, and elect the committee.
After the formal AGM we always have a general discussion on the future of LHG and where we go from here. It is your opportunity to have your say and put forward your suggestions.
As with most AGMs the turn out is usually low, but the committee would appreciate your input and support. Don’t worry, you won’t be coerced into volunteering for anything – just bring your ideas!
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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.
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November 12th — CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS
Justin Webber gives an insight into how our historic buildings are conserved, maintained and restored, and what the future may hold.
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December 10th — A CANAL SIDE WINTER
A seasonal celebration of stories and recollections of canal life in winter told by Mary Matts and friends.
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Meetings in Previous Years
For details of past meetings, click on pages “2 to 7” below.