2023 AGM & Conference Saturday 18th March
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South West Area Group (SWAG) Family History Fair
Saturday 16th May 2015, 10am-4pm,
The Winter Gardens, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 1AJ
Adult admission £3, children admission FREE.
Details of exhibitors can be found here http://www.swag-fair.co.uk/
The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society Conference and AGM
The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society will hold its one day conference and annual general meeting on Saturday 30th May 2015.
The long-running event will welcome all with an interest in family history research and is the ideal place to learn about local research, genealogy resources, and have questions answered by local and regional experts. There will also be opportunities to meet with fellow researchers, discover colleagues with similar interests and exchange information and ideas. The highlight of the conference will be three fascinating talks by leading genealogy experts over the course of the day.
Local historian Julia Beeden will speak on 'The People and Times of Medieval Lancashire'. Following the recent reburial of England's last Plantagenet king, Richard III, this talk will offer rare insights into the world of the people who lived through these turbulent times. Focussing on the county of Lancashire, the talk promises to be of especial interest to those with local and regional research focuses.
Peter Bamford, founder of the Folkestone and District Local History Society, will speak on the topic of 'Researching Great War Army Ancestors'. In commemoration of the centenary of the First World War, this will be a vital talk for anyone researching their military ancestors, those with interests in martial history, and everyone who appreciates the need to remember the great sacrifices of our ancestors of the past century.
Findmypast expert Myko Clelland will present a talk on 'Getting the Best Out of Findmypast'. This will be a rare opportunity to gain valuable insights from one of the leading voices in the popular genealogy website. Gain priceless research tips, hints for breaking brick walls, and learn how to get the most out of subscriptions.
The society's annual general meeting will follow the speakers. The meeting will be a truly worthwhile chance for members to take an active part in the society, voice opinions, and share successes with fellow researchers.
A selection of family history and local history books, CDs, and fiche will also be available for purchase on the day.
The conference will take place on Saturday 30th May 2015 at St Cuthbert's Church Centre, Lytham Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3AR, from 9.45am to 5.00pm. Pricing options for the day are £12.50 per person, including a buffet lunch or £7 per person without lunch. The venue and facilities are fully wheelchair accessible.
The society looks forward to welcoming everyone with an interest in family history and local history.
WILTSHIRE FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
OPEN DAY
Saturday 20th June 2015
Civic Centre, Trowbridge, BA14 8AH
A spacious modern venue with excellent access for all
Adjacent to restaurants, cafés, multi-screen cinema, Premier Inn, car parking
10.00 to 3.00. Free entry
Specialist Suppliers and Societies
WFHS Books & Publications
Talks, Indexes & Advice
Family History Paraphernalia
Societies: Attending: Bristol & Avon, Hampshire, Weston-Super-Mare, West Surrey
Invited: Buckinghamshire, Devon, Dorset, Glamorgan, Gloucestershire, Guild of One-Name Studies, Gwent,
Oxfordshire, Romany & Traveller, Somerset & Dorset, Suffolk
Others: Attending: AMP Family History Research, CAB Search, Eureka Partnership,
M & P Barnes (Books), The Wardrobe (The Rifles), This Way Books & Cassini Historical Maps,
The Historical Association, Trowbridge Family History Centre, Victoria County History, Wilts & Swindon History Centre,
"Wyvern" Railway Ancestry Research Advice
Invited: TheGenealogist Research, Census Detectives, Nimrod Research, Parchment Print,
Trowbridge Museum, Wiltshire Museum and others
Mark Bayley of TheGenealogist will give talks and advice of value to all
The new Civic Centre is close to the Town Centre, park and superstore
next to the new St Stephen’s Place leisure area.
Accommodation: Trowbridge Tourist Information Centre 01225 765072
Car parks adjacent and close by. Rail Station ¼ mile.
Buses from other towns, station etc stop within a few hundred yards
Tesco superstore is across a footbridge over a dual carriageway
Hosted by the Port Macquarie & Districts Family History Society, the theme of the 2015 annual family history conference is Journey of Discovery.
Speakers include Carol Baxter, Dr Tracy Bradford, Fiona Burn, Heather Garnsey & Martyn Killion, Amanda Ianna (NSW BDMs), Dr Carol Liston, Ben Mercer and Clive Smith. Dr David Roberts will present the John Vincent Crowe Memorial Address.
Local Family History Fair
Monthly Hangout at a time suitable for Europe and Australasia.
Society Conference and Annual General Meeting.
Monthly Hangout at a time suitable for Europe and Australasia.
Monthly Hangout at a time suitable for Europe and the Americas.
