Events 2025

Thursday 6 February

Annual General Meeting + Quiz compiled by Paul Williams

Thursday 6 March

The work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission with Daniel Phelan

Thursday 3 April

The secret garden at Glenfield Hosptial with Adrian Allsop

Set within the grounds of the Glenfield Hosptial, the secret garden is 1 acre in size, hidden behind the walls of a Victorian Walled Garden which has been lovingly designed and restored for the benefit of all who visit

Thursday 1 May

The Golden Age of Coaching with Graham Sutherland - Horse drawn travel in the 18th & 19th Century

Tuesday 13 May

A visit to Canine Partners Training Centre at Osgathorpe, Loughborough (Own/shared transport) - Details to follow

Thursday 5 June

The History of Cycling - A talk on the development, culture and fashion associated with cycling by Stuart Warburton

Thursday 3 July

The development of the Burbage Book with Jo Garner

Wdenesday 16 July

Annual visit to a BHG members bike collection at our 2025 social event in Burbage, with refreshments - Members Only - Details to follow

Thursday 7 August

The ancient trees of Bradgate with Rob Doyle

Thursday 21 August

A visit to Hatfield House, Hertfordshire - Details to follow

Thursday 4 September

Bringing water to Hinckley with Paul Williams - A talk on the Hinckley Water Scheme

Thursday 2 October

Another visit Around Old Burbage with Sylvia Whitworth - A pictorial walk-through images of Old Burbage

Thursday 6 November

The work of Taylors Bell Foundry with Mark Temple

TBA November

A visit to Taylors Bell Foundry at Loughborough (own/shared transport) - Details to follow

Thursday 4 December

Christmas through the ages with Eddie Smallwood - A look at the traditions, folklore and customs associated with celebrating the feastive period

 

 Details of any further meetings will be announced at monthly meetings and by newsletter

All meetings are held at the Burbage Congregational Church, Church Street,  Burbage, LE10 2DD
commencing at 7.00 pm unless otherwise stated - Non-members £4.00 per meeting