'After a lot of thought and discussion with the Symposium committee and The Donington Group, in conjunction with the Diocese of Lincoln who are organising the internment of the remains of Matthew Flinders in Donington Church - we have come to the conclusion that it would be in the interest of all to postpone this years 'Our Aussie Lincs' symposium to coincide with that event.  The internment event is being held in 2024 - therefore we are cancelling this year's symposium.  Those who already have tickets can contact Blackfriars Box Office on 01205 363108 to discuss credit/refund options. Thank you for your support and understanding.'  Richard Austin.

Boston Heritage Forum presents - Our Aussie Lincs: Lincolnshire and the founding of Australia

Men from Lincolnshire played a very significant role in the foundation of Australia. 

“Our Aussie Lincs: Lincolnshire and the foundation of Australia”, is a great chance to hear the remarkable stories of the four local men whose exploits gave shape to that remarkable continent in the South Seas - Matthew Flinders, Sir Joseph Banks, George Bass and Sir John Franklin. 

A team of five eminent speakers will be led by Professor Simon Pearson of Lincoln University. They are:

•    Local historian, Neil Wright to set the scene
•    Peter Ashley, author of the book The Indomitable Captain Mathew Flinders
•    Paul Scott, Chairman of the Sir Joseph Banks Society
•    Robert Headland of the Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge University on Sir John Franklin
•    Damian Scott, Chairman of the British Australian Society who will speak on George Bass

The venue is the well-ventilated Blackfriars Theatre with a boxed lunch being served in the nearby Guildhall and the beautiful Fydell House gardens.

The Symposium can be booked at the delegate cost of £18.00, which includes a picnic box lunch and morning coffee. 

After the Symposium, delegates will be able to join an optional ‘guided’ historic Boston Town walk.