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
Aveland History Group AGM Saturday APRIL 18th 2026 – St James Church, Aslackby
Join us on Saturday, 18th April 2026 at St James Church, Aslackby at 2.00 pm for a round-up of the year just past and a vision of the years ahead. Whilst we are taking a bit of a break from major event organisation, there are still pop-up events to attend through the...
A Guided Walk through the History of Aslackby – JUNE 2026
An afternoon walk with Alison and me, through the historic village of AslackbyJUNE 2026 Date and time to be confirmed Meet at the Church for a leisurely stroll around the village to view the remains of the Knights Templars, Ancient Castle, Artisanal Manor House,...
VISIT TO RIPPINGALE STATION – Sunday 19th July 2026
Visit to Rippingale Station with Ken Wainwright, local railway historian.Rippingale Station is situated just west of Rippingale village. From Bourne, heading north on the A15, turn right on the B1177 towards Billingborough; after Dunsby, at the Rippingale crossroads,...
Presentation to Bourne Worth It WI – Aveland Celebrities MAY 14th 2026
Join Ali to find out more about the Aveland Celebrities who helped shape the world At the invitation of Bourne Worth It WI, this evening is open to all for the standard visitor fee Doors open at 7 PM at Bourne Abbey Church Hall
Presentation – Bourne and Surroundings in WW2 FEB 16th 2026 Corn Exchange, Bourne
Join Alison and me to find out more about the lives of the residents of Bourne and the surrounding villages during the six years of WW2 A conflict that left no country unaffected, the residents of Bourne were no exception The talk is held at The Corn Exchange,...
Events
Aveland History Group AGM Saturday APRIL 18th 2026 – St James Church, Aslackby
Join us on Saturday, 18th April 2026 at St James Church, Aslackby at 2.00 pm for a round-up of the year just past and a vision of the years ahead. Whilst we are taking a bit of a break from major event organisation, there are still pop-up events to attend through the...
A Guided Walk through the History of Aslackby – JUNE 2026
An afternoon walk with Alison and me, through the historic village of AslackbyJUNE 2026 Date and time to be confirmed Meet at the Church for a leisurely stroll around the village to view the remains of the Knights Templars, Ancient Castle, Artisanal Manor House,...
VISIT TO RIPPINGALE STATION – Sunday 19th July 2026
Visit to Rippingale Station with Ken Wainwright, local railway historian.Rippingale Station is situated just west of Rippingale village. From Bourne, heading north on the A15, turn right on the B1177 towards Billingborough; after Dunsby, at the Rippingale crossroads,...
Presentation to Bourne Worth It WI – Aveland Celebrities MAY 14th 2026
Join Ali to find out more about the Aveland Celebrities who helped shape the world At the invitation of Bourne Worth It WI, this evening is open to all for the standard visitor fee Doors open at 7 PM at Bourne Abbey Church Hall
Presentation – Bourne and Surroundings in WW2 FEB 16th 2026 Corn Exchange, Bourne
Join Alison and me to find out more about the lives of the residents of Bourne and the surrounding villages during the six years of WW2 A conflict that left no country unaffected, the residents of Bourne were no exception The talk is held at The Corn Exchange,...
Seasons Greetings 2025
Dear Friends of The Aveland History Group and Aveland ArchiveAs the year draws to its close and we all look forward to seeing the sunshine in Spring, there is still the midwinter festival period to enjoy, as our ancestors in this area have done for millennia. Whilst...
WORTH200 Celebrations – The Round Up
Saturday September 20th, Saturday and Sunday October 11th and 12th 2025 Worth200 Lectures at Bourne Abbey Church Hall and Fashion Extravaganza at The Red HallWell, the dust has settled on a wonderful weekend celebrating the life and times, and the (sometimes wacky)...
BANK to BEAUTY
THURSDAY 4th DECEMBER 2025 5.00PM till 7.30PM For building conservators or art lovers or if you just want a snoop inside, join the Trustees of St Martins Church Conservation Trust at what has now become Gladwell & Patterson's wonderland of art. Find out more about...
WORTH 200 AHG Events at The Red Hall
WORTH 200 Stamford Shoestring Company presents Victorians and their Nanty Narks
As part of the weekend's celebrations, Stamford Shoestring Company will be presenting their original play Victorians and their Nanty Narks. Join us at The Red Hall for this FREE performance. 1.00pm Saturday and Sunday. Doors will close 5 minutes ahead of the...
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