We intend to continue in the Spring with the Autumn format; two house meetings, four or five meetings in the computer room at Brookside Primary School, High Lane and possibly a trip out to a research facility.  We will still mainly be focusing on internet based research which is useful to those whose families are not local.
Our meetings follow a structured programme to lead you through the wealth of information available in various forms.  Topics vary from ‘Getting started’ to ‘Storing information and producing family trees’.  We look at census information, parish records, military records and many more.  Studying family history can be a frustrating hobby at times but the excitement when a breakthrough comes is very rewarding.
We will welcome both returning and new members and are always open to suggestions to improve the help we provide at all stages.
The cost of room hire has increased significantly but, given sufficient numbers we are hoping to keep our charges at £14 for the term.  For this you will get the use of a computer, the ability to print information (small charge), internet access, the use of a fiche reader and help from us.


5th January      House meeting         Troubleshooting
19th January    Computer room        Military Records
2nd February   Computer room        Family search web site in more detail
16th February  House meeting         Wills and Probate
1st March        Computer room        Parish records
15th March      Computer room        Family History Societies
29th March      Computer room        Speaker :  "Putting flesh on the bones" - programme change
19th April         House meeting         Where do we go from here?

We are hoping to have another visiting speaker as the visit from the LDS was such a success and would also like to arrange a visit to a place of mutual interest.  We can always insert other topics if there is enough interest.

As before, the computer sessions are at Brookside Primary School and the house meetings at
109 Andrew Lane, High Lane.  All meetings run 4.30 – 6.30pm.

The course fee will be £14 payable in advance or at the first meeting.

If you have any questions about the course or the programme please contact
Pat Christopher, Sue Harlin or Jean Drinkwater.