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Registered Charity 1141043
Registered Company 07258467
As a preservation society, we embrace the heritage of Bourne and the surrounding villages, by working to secure as many of the historic buildings as is possible, by direct and indirect involvement, for the benefit of the town and population of Bourne.
Read the story about Edward Browning, architect of the cemetery chapel, written for us by renowned Bourne historian, Rex Needle.
Chairman’s Comment
We now have copies of the Helen Powell DVD about Bourne, the DVD is titled ‘The Heritage of Bourne and some of its World Famous Sons’, it costs £10 and can be purchased at our monthly members night, or direct from this website, using Paypal or Credit Card, see the box below right.
There is no news on the proposed chapel project, it continues to be on hold by Bourne Town Council, awaiting a meeting being set up by the Diocese of Lincoln. It appears that the Diocese are not in any hurry to discuss the future use of the building, as they have been responsible for a delay of over a year now whilst the deliberations over the covenant that they hold over the south chapel continue.
We are still awaiting a date for the meeting, that is being arranged by the Diocese of Lincoln, to discuss the removal of the covenant. This meeting will include representatives from the Diocese, local churches, Bourne Town Council, and ourselves.
January’s member night was a presentation by Managing Director, Mrs. Fiona Hopper, of Hoppers Jewellers of Bourne. It was a very interesting and entertaining evening, and all those who attended, not only heard the very interesting history of Hoppers through five generations, and World War to which they made a major contribution in the manufacture of aircraft instruments, but also how to care for their gemstones and how they are cut. Avery interesting evening for all who attended, and Mrs. Hopper also provided a goodie bag to all those present. Thank you Hoppers for a very entertaining evening.
We are still awaiting a response from the Bourne Education Foundation to our request
We now have copies of the Helen Powell DVD about Bourne, the DVD is titled ‘The Heritage of Bourne and some of its World Famous Sons’, it costs £10 and can be purchased at our monthly members night, or direct from this website, using Paypal or Credit Card, see the box below right.
There is no news on the proposed chapel project, it continues to be on hold by Bourne Town Council, awaiting a meeting being set up by the Diocese of Lincoln. It appears that the Diocese are not in any hurry to discuss the future use of the building, as they have been responsible for a delay of over a year now whilst the deliberations over the covenant that they hold over the south chapel continue.
We are still awaiting a date for the meeting, that is being arranged by the Diocese of Lincoln, to discuss the removal of the covenant. This meeting will include representatives from the Diocese, local churches, Bourne Town Council, and ourselves.
January’s member night was a presentation by Managing Director, Mrs. Fiona Hopper, of Hoppers Jewellers of Bourne. It was a very interesting and entertaining evening, and all those who attended, not only heard the very interesting history of Hoppers through five generations, and World War to which they made a major contribution in the manufacture of aircraft instruments, but also how to care for their gemstones and how they are cut. Avery interesting evening for all who attended, and Mrs. Hopper also provided a goodie bag to all those present. Thank you Hoppers for a very entertaining evening.
We are still awaiting a response from the Bourne Education Foundation to our request
DVD Now Available
The Heritage of Bourne and some of its World Famous Sons
Next member night will be on Monday, February 16th
This months event is a viewing of one of Rex Needle’s latest DVD’s THE ABBEY CHURCH, Bourne -
7.30 pm in the Baxter Room
Wake House, North Street, Bourne
Non-
| Events news |
| Publicity Stalls |
| Historic Survey |
| Chapel Restoration |
| Heritage at Risk |
| Project Clearup |
| Where is Bourne? |
| Edward Browning |
| Chapel listing |
| Town Businesses |
| Delaine Buses |
| North Shoes |
| Request a membership form |
| Society Clothing |
| Bourne DVD |
| Events news |
| Publicity Stalls |
| Historic Survey |
| Chapel Restoration |
| Heritage at Risk |
| Project Clearup |
| Where is Bourne? |
| Edward Browning |
| Chapel listing |
| Town Businesses |
| Delaine Buses |
| North Shoes |
| Request a membership form |
| Society Clothing |
| Bourne DVD |