Aldbourne Heritage Centre

Aldbourne Community Heritage Group exists to run the Heritage Centre , and also to hold speaker meetings and generally promote interest in and knowledge of the history of our village

 

About ACHG (Aldbourne Community Heritage Group)

Our History The group was formed in 2013 following the Big Dig earlier that year. The decimal coinage found on the football pitch during the dig paid for the hall hire for the meeting where it was agreed to form the group. Our Mission TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE INTEREST IN THE HERITAGE OF THE VILLAGE...

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Preserving the Band of Brothers

Preserving the Band of Brothers Appeal The finds from the Band of Brothers archaeological digs need to be conserved and displayed properly. We have covered much of the cost but still need a further £2,600 On a sunny morning in September 1943 a soldier looked over the gate of Hightown in the centre of the village, and...

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Meetings

Future Meetings We meet at 7:30 in the Methodist Church, but also stream our talks via Zoom. Below is our planned list of talks: November 27th: Women of Aldbourne - Jan Lambourn and Liz Dymond December 17th: Scanning and Copying Bring-along January 22nd: The building of the Church Tower Malcom Fletcher & Horse Bells -...

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Committee And Roles

We have areas of responsibility assigned to committee members. Currently they are: Chairman: Liz Dymond Officer Takes the chair in meetings. Agrees the agenda with the secretary. Makes sure that follow up actions are followed up. Checks that the committee members are doing their roles properly. Treasurer: John Dymond Officer Be accountable for the finances...

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