Welcome to The Aveland History Group

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)....

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...