Tuesday 20 May 202 7.00pm on ZOOM.  Brian Porter, Lead Surveyor of the Lincolnshire Medieval Graffiti Survey, will deliver a lecture entitled: Graffiti in Lincolnshire Churches. Brian will give us an insight into the work of recording data from our churches.

A very interesting talk by Brian Porter on graffiti in Lincolnshire. Brian showed us many examples of graffiti in Lincolnshire churches including those collected by our Sutterby Graffiti Group headed by Ray Emery. Thank you Brian.

A welcome return of Andrew & Victoria MacDonald from the Pot Shop, Lincoln, who ran another workshop for us making Roman oil lamps. It was good fun playing with wet clay but not as easy as you think to make something recognizable that did not collapse! Thank you both.

23 May 2025 Sutterby Moth Trap User Group (SMUG) had the first moth recording of 2025 in Spilsby. It is early season & a cold night so only 3 moths trapped: 1 Treble Lines and 2 Heart and Dart. MOTHer superior, Beth, helped with identification. Moths are recorded then released

Thursday May 29 7.00pm at Franklin Hall, Spilsby. Air Archaeology - We welcome Simon Tomson & Chris Belton who record & interpret archaeological sites in Lincolnshire from the air. A chance fora new perspective on ancient sites in the county. All welcome, donations at the door

Many thanks to Simon Tomson & Chris Belton for their excellent presentation on Air Archaeology - illustrated with Simon's photos taken from Chris's plane. Some great pictures of archaeological features in Lincolnshire. Thanks to the Firsby Artisan Baker for his stunning cake!

On Saturday, June 21st 2025 at 2.00pm we will gather at St. John the Baptist, Sutterby to honour its forthcoming Patronal Day. Tea and buns to follow at Langton Village Hall

Yesterday 21 June 2025 we held a service of dedication at St John the Baptist, Sutterby. Father Peter Coates led the service with his trusty “Bluetooth” speaker for music. After there were refreshments at Langton Village Hall. Many thanks to Fr Peter Coates, Denise, Julia & Beth.

Following on from her talk on Walmsgate Hall, we had a guided tour of Langworth church from Jean Howard. When Walmsgate chapel was demolished much of the fixtures & fittings were incorporated into the new church at Langworth. A lovely church with many Art Nouveau features.

The Sutterby Moth Trap was set up at Stickford Church on Friday Night 25 July 2025. On Saturday morning the moth trap was checked, the moths identified and counted, then the released back into the churchyard. Hot drinks and biscuits in the church afterwards.

On Sunday 27 July 2025 the Sutterby Barn Owl Box was checked Dr Chris Batey from the RSPB who is licensed to handle & ring wild birds. Sadly no barn owl chicks this year but there were 2 adult owls in the box. Chris carefully removed these owls & gave them both a health check.

31 July 2025. Last night the Sutterby Moth Group placed the moth trap in Spilsby, a warm night with a light wind. This morning we identified & counted the moths with a total of 30 Species/72 Moths. As always, the captured moths were released back into the garden unharmed.

Tuesday 12 August 2025 we held a Lychnapsia (Festival of Lights) at All Saints Old Church, Great Steeping. An excellent concert by Kate Witney was followed by baked potatoes around the fire, courtesy of Chris & Mike Morgan, and the lighting of our handmade Roman oil lamps!

On Friday night 26 September 2025, the Sutterby moth trap was in Stickford churchyard.The moth count was very good for the time of year. Mothing Supremo Beth Dawson (who sets a trap in her garden every night) brought along one of her latest catch, a Clifden Nonpariel.

On Friday October 24th 7.00pm at St Helens, Stickford, we look forward to 'The Music of the Luttrell Psalter' a talk by Kate Witney with, hopefully, a song or two. Refreshments with themed cake by the Firsby Artisan Baker. Donations on the door.

A very pleasant time last Friday evening. Kate Witney gave us a talk on the Music of the Luttrell Psalter. Kate explained the Luttrell Psalter for those who didn't know - she had a copy on show together with a selection of instruments of the era which she demonstrated with song.

Sandwich Filler Tuesday, November 11th 1pm Franklin Hall, Spilsby Ancient & Roman Trackways of Lincolnshire Dave Start leads us down familiar and unfamiliar paths…. Bring your lunch to munch. Hot drinks available Donations gratefully received

It was a full house for Dave Start's Sandwich Filler talk on “Ancient and Roman Tracks and Roads in Lincolnshire”. As usual, Dave was enthusiastic, entertaining and full of information. Many thanks, Dave, you can come again! Screenshots are from the talk.