Historic OS map of part of our u3a area - courtesy of National Library of Scotland
Local History Group
The Local History Group has recently been re‑formed and is open to anyone with an interest in the history of Syston, the Wreake Valley, and the wider county of Leicestershire. You don’t need any specialist knowledge — just curiosity and a willingness to explore the stories of the places around us.
We take a flexible approach to our meetings. Sessions may include short talks from members, guest speakers (free wherever possible), and outings to places of local interest. Some members enjoy researching a topic to share with the group, but there is absolutely no expectation or pressure to present unless you want to.
To help the group settle in, the organiser will lead the first few sessions while future contributions are arranged. A list of potential topics has been circulated, and members are welcome to suggest ideas or offer a piece at any time. We aim to keep the group friendly, inclusive, and accessible, with plenty of room for discussion and shared memories.
Meetings take place on the last Thursday of each month, 2.30–4.00pm, in the Jubilee Room at Syston Community Centre. More members are very welcome.
Meeting Dates for 2026
- Thursday 26 February
- Thursday 26 March
- Thursday 30 April
- Thursday 28 May
- Thursday 25 June
- Thursday 30 July
- Thursday 27 August
- Thursday 24 September
- Thursday 29 October
- Thursday 26 November
Anyone wishing to join us or seeking more information please email: juliedjohnson@yahoo.com
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