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WORTH200 – South Kesteven Community Fund Grant
WORTH200 Fashion Show and Extravaganza The Aveland History Group is delighted to have received a grant from the South Kesteven Community Fund to help with the celebrations to commemorate the Bicentennial Anniversary of the birth in Bourne of the Father of Haute...
WORTH200 – September Lecture Programme Full Details
The Full Programme of Lectures Saturday 20th September 2025 Bourne Abbey Church Hall, Church Walk, Bourne PE10 9UGBourne forged him, London shaped him, Paris celebrated his true worth!The Aveland History Group, kindly sponsored by the Len Pick Trust, PRESENT Explore...
WORTH200 – September Lectures
Bourne forged him, London shaped him, Paris celebrated his true worth! The Aveland History Group, kindly sponsored by the Len Pick Trust, PRESENT SATURDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2025 Bourne Abbey Church Hall, Church Walk, Bourne PE10 9UQ Explore the world of Victorian High...
WORTH 200 – Adult Papercraft Workshop Sept 6th 2025
September 6th at 1 Hub Bourne 10.30am - 1.30pmPapercraft is a centuries old art form, where illustrations and designs are cut into either paper or card to create uniquely stunning and detailed artwork. Throughout this workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of paper...
AHG Joins British Association for Local History
The Aveland History Group has signed up as a member of the British Association for Local History. Not only does it give us preferential insurance rates (a saving is always good!) but it engages us with many other groups locally and across the country whose interests...
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...
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...
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...
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...