Programme
Programme 2026/27
| Date | Event | Description | Additional Costs | Booking |
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| Tuesday 8th September | The House Detective - Part Two | After the history of the exterior of old buildings by Janet Spavold, we now have the second part of the talk on interiors of old houses. | Free to members, £4 to non-members | At St Helen's Heritage Centre, just turn up on the night |
| Tuesday 13th October | Rats –The Dark Shadow By Kevin Reynolds | Following fascinating talks on Magpies and Pigeons. Kevin brings us another insight into the life of a misunderstood animal. | Free to members, £4 to non-members | At St Helen's Heritage Centre, just turn up on the night |
| Tuesday 10th November | Ashby Canal. It’s Past, Present and Future | Given by Geoff Pursglove. This talk will bring us up to date with the plans to restore Ashby Canal and reveal the history of our local waterway. Mr Purseglove has been connected to the Ashby Canal organisation for many years and is the greatest enthusiast. | Free to members, £4 to non-members | At St Helen's Heritage Centre, just turn up on the night |
| Tuesday 8th December | Civic Society Christmas Social Event | An evening of fun and jollity with music, jokes, drinks, lovely food and yuletide greetings. All this for the sum of £18.00! Jolly good value for a Christmas event. There may be a raffle but even more important a quiz plus seasonal songs and entertainment. | £18 each for members, £20 non-members. Book now in the shop on the website. | Lil Bo's Deli, Mill Lane Mews, Ashby |
All the meetings will be at St Helen's Heritage Centre starting at 7.30pm (open from 7pm) unless otherwise stated.
Entrance free to members unless otherwise stated and £4.00 to non members.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Ken Ward and Committee
Member ONLY Discussion Meetings - TBC
| Date | Focus | Description | Additional Costs |
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The new Member Open Discussion meetings is open to MEMBERS ONLY. You will have an opportunity to comment and discuss various points in the meeting on the topic at hand. We will have guest speakers attending to give more context to the subject. PLEASE WATCH THE DATES AS THEY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO SPEAKER AVAILABILITY AND VENUE BOOKING.
All the meetings will be at St Helen's Heritage Centre starting at 7.30pm (open from 7pm) unless otherwise stated.
Entrance free to members unless otherwise stated and £4.00 to non members.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Ken Ward and Committee
Members and non-Members welcome
Events may change with circumstances.
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7.30pm ~ 2nd Tuesdays
Heritage Centre, St. Helen's Church, South Street, Ashby LE65 1AA
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