Hi from Woods for the Trees! In this issue:
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What’s On Selection for May
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Do One Thing – First in the series
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Picture This – as seen by Rog
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More ways to take things further.
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What’s On – London, Locally & On the Box…
London
3rd May @ Society of Genealogists – “Poor Law Records & What it was like to be poor” – £20
17th May @ Society of Genealogists – “Family History for Beginners” – £20
Book via www.sog.org.uk or Tel: 020 7553 3290
Locally
10th May @ Ellesmere Port Civic Centre, Cheshire – Cheshire Family History Fair – Admission £2
Details at www.fhsc.org.uk
10th May @ Pudsey Civic Hall, Leeds – Family History Fair with Lectures
Details at www.yourfairladies.ning.com/events
18th May @ Lockmeadow Market Hall – Kent Fair
Details at www.Familyhistoryfairs.org
31st May @ Gloucester Rugby Club – Gloucestershire FHS Family History Fair – Entry £1
Details at http://gfhs.org.uk/family-history-fair-2014/
On The Box
1st May on Yesterday – Who do You Think You Are – Emilia Fox @ 9pm & Len Goodman @ 10pm.
Do One Thing – Ask the Family!
Take half an hour a week to talk to one of your grandparents, aunts or uncles. Go gently! Take notes and record the date your conversation took place. Ask open questions, for example:
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Tell me about your school-days.
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What did your father do for a living – how did he start out?
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Where did you live when you were a child – what was the house like?
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Did your grandfather have brothers and sisters – what were their names and birthdays?
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Did your parents have any hobbies – what did they do when they were not working?
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What stories did your grandmother tell you?
Picture This – as seen by Rog
Memoirs
Create the book of your life! Tell me your story and I’ll do the rest!
Tutorials – Family History from Scratch
Use the time however you like. Bring your questions, family certificates, dates, documents and your laptop or notebook. I’ll show you where to look and help you start your tree. Click here to arrange a session…
