Past Events

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...

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...

  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...

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...

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...

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...

Sharing our Local History with the younger generation.We were very excited to be asked to present some aspects of our local history to the Billingborough and Horbling Cubs. Not quite as excited as a pack of cubs apparently! In a bid to get the children to think about...

Held over the weekend of Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September 2024, this FREE Event commenced at 10.30am and finished at 5.00pm each day.  Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September 2024Our intention was to turn back the clock 80 years in Folkingham and to recreate...

  As a natural offshoot from the work we did to reserch the USAAF Folkingham for the Folkingham Heritage Festival in September 2024, we took a look at Bourne and it's surrounding villages at the same time. From the people who came to those who were left behind, a...

We are often asked where the "Aveland" of The Aveland History Group comes from. Spoiler alert - it's from the area we live in! And without giving too much away we have the Vikings to thank for it. Let us entertain you with a fascinating talk at a modest fee (all...