Family History Group

Thanks for this: I'll try and come. I get so far with Ancestry but I'm not sure how to use all the features.

I am interested in family history and have done a bit of research into mine. Does anyone run the group? What should I bring with me if I decide to come?

We are still finding our feet with the group.There are six of us so far - a mixture of beginners and more experienced researchers.
The meeting is informal, with tea/coffee and biscuits for £1.
The plan is for those who would like one to one help to be able to book a morning session and for the afternoon session to be less structured.
Paper and pen would be useful. The group has access to a couple of computers with wired internet access - the Wi-Fi is not good!
I think we should come along with our aims and questions and be prepared to go off at a tangent, more fun than serious!
I suggest you come along and give it a try. It is purely a drop in group with no obligation.

marshmarigold it is run by Age UK Colchester as a fun drop in group.

Thanks for coming back to me on this. I will certainly try and put in an appearance next Monday, weather permitting.

Lovely to meet marshmarigold this afternoon.

The group is continuing weekly until the end of March at 1pm.
It will start up again after Easter on 13th April and will meet at the slighter later time of 1.30pm to 3.30pm once a month (every second Monday)

Free access to Find My Past from midday today to midday on Monday.

From the latest Gransnet newsletter - How to tell your family story and links to other useful genealogy articles.

marshmarigold and I would love to meet you at 1pm next Monday, 16th March at Age UK Colchester.

For various reasons the next meeting will be on Monday 13th April, 1.30 to 3.30pm.
Please come along and bring ideas of how you would like the group to progress.

I have been asked to point out that the monthly Monday afternoon group is a drop in group with no need to book and is open to all ages, whatever stage of your family research you are at. Absolute beginners and experts are equally welcome.

If you would like some one-to-one help on researching your family using the internet, you can book one hour sessions at a different time to group meetings. These lessons cost just £5 and will give you a good start on your tree. Please phone 01206 368420 for more information or to book.

I have an addition to make to my family tree as a new grandson was born today.

Look forward to seeing you all on Monday afternoon.

Family History Group meets this afternoon at 1.30.
Hope to see some gransnetters there.

Family History Group next meets on Monday 8th June

All are welcome to this friendly chatty group. There are no age limits.

The group meets next on Monday 13th July at 1.30pm.

Just back from a lovely afternoon discussing the best websites to research and display family history. We did not come to a conclusion.

What sites could you recommend?

Next meeting will be Monday 14th September at 1.30pm

Family History Group is moving to Lion Walk Activity Centre starting with the next meeting on Monday 12th October at 1.30pm

Are any other Colchester Gransnetters researching their family tree?

Next meeting at Lion Walk Activity Centre is 1.30pm on Monday 9th November. £1 for a drink and room rental.

Our Christmas meeting is at Lion Walk Activity Centre on Monday 14th December at 1.30pm.
No need to book just come up and find us!
We natter about Family History and the world in general over a cuppa.
More details here bit.ly/1mgpkRH

The group is moving to the library from July bit.ly/1XUzCI3

After some discussion it has been decided that the group will be staying at Lion Walk bit.ly/29o56ok