Welcome to The Aveland History Group
We are a Local History Group for the villages and towns of the ancient Aveland Wapentake. The Wapentake covers an area of the South Lincolnshire fen edge from Bourne in the South to Osbournby in the North and the villages either side of the A15 West and East.
News
WORTH200 Spring Workshop Programme
We cannot promise to make you into the next Charles Frederick Worth, but you can learn to embelish like him! Our next workshops are on Saturday 12th April - Making Dorset Buttons with Gina Barrett and Bead-azzle with Bourne Worth It WI at 1 Hub in Bourne, and there...
Aveland Archive Afternoons
COME AND JOIN US on Sat 22nd February 1.30pm - 3.30pm · Have you ever wondered what went on in your village in the past? · Do you have family scrapbooks or memories that are fading fast and you want to pass them on to the next generation? · ...
Katherine of Aragon Festival Peterborough Jan 2025
A Festival celebrating the life of Henry VIII's first and longest serving consort and her place in Tudor England. 22nd to 29th January 2025Katharine of Aragon Festival 2025 Welcome to the Katharine of Aragon Festival 2025, a unique opportunity to step back in time and...
Recent Updates To Aveland Archive
Bringing Architectural and Village History to LifeFollowing our previous announcement that we had obtained a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of an overarching grant for Aslackby Village, we are pleased to announce that progress to develop our new...
Worth 200 Logo Competition
In October 2024 the Worth 200 Group launched a competition across the primary schools in Bourne and Thurlby to create a logo design that captures the essence of Charles Frederick Worth and that can be used to promote the bicentennial celebrations of his birth in...
FABULOUS LEGACY ART – sponsored by Bourne Town Council
A series of Legacy Art projects have been commissioned in conjunction with the WORTH200 Celebrations.Bourne Town Council have enabled our local artists to create 3 projects that will bring the October celebration to life and will be available in the lead up and for...
The Birth, Life & Death of a Village School
A Publication by The Pickworth Local History GroupBack in 2009 the Pickworth Local History Group were pleased to receive an element of funding from the Local Heritage Initiative to enable them to create and publish a book on the local history of Pickworth (Sleaford)....
LEN PICK TRUST Supports WORTH 200
As part of the bicentenary celebrations of Charles Frederick Worth, born at Wake House, North Street, Bourne, the Aveland History Group have compiled a 2 day Lecture Symposium. Our goal is to inspire the residents of Bourne, especially our young people, to consider...
A Round-up for 2025
It’s time for the Christmas round up of the year just gone, and the year to come.In the past year we have continued with our quest to showcase our fabulous local history. From a guided tour of one of our more intriguing local manor houses, through presentations to...
Worth 200, Bicentenary Celebrations of Charles Frederick Worth
The Aveland History Group are delighted to have been asked to contribute to the celebrations of Charles Worth’s 200th birthday in October 2025, which will take place throughout his hometown of Bourne.There will be activities, events and opportunities for all ages...
Events
WORTH200 Spring Workshop Programme
We cannot promise to make you into the next Charles Frederick Worth, but you can learn to embelish like him! Our next workshops are on Saturday 12th April - Making Dorset Buttons with Gina Barrett and Bead-azzle with Bourne Worth It WI at 1 Hub in Bourne, and there...
WORTH 200 WORKSHOP – Lacemaking with Elspeth Baily 24th May
Lacemaking is one of those crafts that cross continents and generations. Charles Frederick Worth used lace in his exquisite creations for his wealthy clientele and now you can learn some basic techniques to create the light as gossamer effects of lace for your own...
WORTH 200 WORKSHOP – UPCYCLING DENIM with LYDIA JACKSON 8th February
Come and join Sustainable Fashion Designer Lydia Jackson for an exciting hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the art of up-cycling denim! In this session, you’ll discover how to transform an old piece of denim clothing into something unique and stylish using a...
Springwells Medical Fund Coffee Morning
The Aveland History Group are delighted to showcase the Aveland ArchiveAs one of our major “towns” of the Wapentake, Billingborough holds a special place in our hearts. With the help of one of the long term residents, who was a founder member of the now sadly demised...
Aveland Archive Afternoons
COME AND JOIN US on Sat 22nd February 1.30pm - 3.30pm · Have you ever wondered what went on in your village in the past? · Do you have family scrapbooks or memories that are fading fast and you want to pass them on to the next generation? · ...
WORTH 200 WORKSHOP – Beading Dabble Session with Bourne Worth it WI 12th April
This beading dabble session is provided by the Bourne Worth It WI, to introduce you to some techniques used in beading and jewellery making. Join members of their crafting group who will help you to create a minimum of two beadwork items, from the following selection...
WORTH 200 WORKSHOP – FELT FLOWERS with EVE MARSHALL 8th March
I teach the instant gratification of felting. The techniques I teach I have created myself so that they are achievable for anyone who attends my workshops. I have been teaching Felting for over 14 years around Lincolnshire and love to teach my students the magic of...
WORTH 200 WORKSHOP – Embroidery with Katie Smith 12th July
Katie Smith, a fashion graduate with a passion for hand embroidery and fabric manipulation will help us each to construct a small section of one of Worth’s designs. As an experienced local teacher, Katie will guide us in the use of a range of embroidery stitches to...
WORTH 200 WORKSHOP – Dorset Buttons with Gina Barrett 12th April
Join Gina Barrett and learn how to make the famous Dorset ring button. During this workshop you’ll learn how to make the Crosswheel button and, if time allows, a “Singleton” button. Gina Barrett is a local textile artist and author, best known for her buttons. She has...
WORTH 200 Workshops First Events now available to book!
We cannot promise to make you into the next Charles Frederick Worth, but you can learn to embelish like him! The first dates are now set, so join us for a Saturday of creation, and a smorgesbord of crafts. All workshops will take place at 1 Hub Bourne (next to the...
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