Architecture
Group Leader: Luke Pickering
Objectives of the Group
We are a large and friendly Group, who are interested in the buildings and settlements of the local area. We arrange talks in the winter months and trips to towns, villages and individual buildings once the weather gets warmer. We have a varied programme which includes the ancient and modern, usually with knowledgeable local guides. Our tours often finish in the local pub or teashop!
We meet on the third Thursday of the month, generally at 10.30am. Some of our visits do have limited numbers and we have Booking Forms at the General Meetings where you can put your name down. If you have any questions, please phone Luke on 07774 251197.
See below for photos taken at some of our events, and reports are accessible.
ARCHITECTURE GROUP 2026 PROGRAMME
(Usually 10:15am for 10:30 am start)
| Thursday 19 February | Lincoln Cathedral Tour with Simon Judge |
| Thursday 19 March | Visit to Southside / St Katherine's |
| Friday 24 April * | Coach Trip to Beverley. Joint with the Visits Group |
| Thursday 7 May * | Tour of the Humberston Fitties |
| Thursday 11 June * | Visit to Aubourn Estate, with Afternoon Tea |
| Friday 17 July * | Heckington Church and Windmill, with lunch |
| Thursday 20 August | Saxilby Guided Walking Tour |
| Thursday 17 September | Roman Lincoln Walk with Penny Forsdyke |
| Thursday 15 October | Tour of Greyfriars, Lincoln |
| Thursday 19 November | Welton Room - Annual 2026 Review and 2027 Planning |
* Please note that the events marked with an asterisk are not scheduled for our usual third Thursday of the month.
ARCHITECTURE GROUP
VISIT TO SOUTHSIDE/ST KATHERINE’S, COLEGRAVE STREET, LINCOLN. LN5 8DW
THURSDAY 19 MARCH 2026 – 10.15AM FOR 10.30AM
This Grade II listed former Methodist Church of St Katherine’s dates back to 1887 and is now in use
as the community venue and commercial centre known as Southside.
The Architecture Group is fortunate in being able to hire this impressive building for the morning.
We expect it to be a very special meeting as, in view of its size, there will not be the normal
restriction on numbers.
We are to be welcomed by our guide and host, Colin Webb. He will begin with a presentation of the
work and uses of the site, followed by a brief history and with time for a look around this interesting
building, with its unusual features. There will be a break for refreshments at the halfway point.
The visit will last approximately two hours. There are accessible toilets. The cost, which includes
refreshments, is £7 per member. Payments will be collected in advance, by 5 March 2026.
Car parking details will follow. Car-sharing is recommended.
To join us on what promises to be an enjoyable experience, please add your name to the Booking
Form which will be on the Architecture Group’s table in the Welton Room, at the February and
March General Meetings.
Luke Pickering 07774 251197
Jenny Porter 07873 343256
Reports of Previous Visits/Talks
Walking Tour Around Hackthorn - April 2024
October 2023 Guided Tour of Lincoln Cathedral
September 2023 - Visit to York
August 2023 Folkingham
20 July 2023 Walk round Woodhall Spa
15 June 2023 - Navigation House Sleaford
April Visit to Waddington Heritage Centre
National Memorial Arboretum March 2023
Lincoln Cathedral October 2022
Harlaxton Manor September 2022


























































