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Lancaster Family History Group normally meet at the Barton Road Community
Centre, Barton Road, Lancaster on the first Wednesday of every month. All
regular monthly meetings (Dates
in blue) commence at 7.30pm prompt. Doors open at
7.00pm. Entrance is
free to members. Tea and biscuits are available. New members and
visitors welcome. Workshops (Dates in green) are also held at the Barton Road Community Centre, see the programme text for times. All other events (Dates in red) are held at outside locations, see the programme text for venues and times. |
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| Saturday 27nd Feb 2010 |  |
Members Drop-In:
(New
for 2010)10am-1pm
at Barton Rd Open
to Members & Visitors Come along and meet other Members, exchange research Information and get help & advice. Members will also be able to use the Library. Refreshments available. 1st Computer Workshop: 10am-1pm at Barton Rd. Get help with starting out your research on the computer. Members only, please book your place in advance. (numbers are strictly limited) |
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| Wednesday 3rd March 2010 | |
Andrew White: Lancaster’s Historic Inns and Pubs. A study of Lancaster’s drinking places past and present and the publican families who ran them. |
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| Saturday 20th March 2010 | |
Members Drop-In:
(New
for 2010)10am-1pm
at Barton Rd Open
to Members & Visitors Come along and meet other Members, exchange research Information and get help & advice. Members will also be able to use the Library. Refreshments available. 2nd Computer Workshop: 10am-1pm at Barton Rd Get help with starting out your research on the computer. Members only, please book your place in advance. (numbers are strictly limited) |
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| Friday 9th April 2010 | |
Stephen Sartin: The Gillow Family of Lancaster. Discover a side to this famous family that is almost unknown.
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| Wednesday 5th May 2010 | |
George Niven: What really went on at Lune Mills? Everyone knows about this renowned employer, but what was life like there for the hundreds of workers?
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| Wednesday 19th May 2010 | |
Churchyard
MI's:
Meet at St. Peter's Cathederal, Lancaster 11am.
Bring a clipboard, pencil and wear suitable clothing, you may be on your knees! |
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| Friday 21st May 2010 | |
John
Harman and Dick White: Wrecks and Drownings in Morecambe Bay. popular talk with a strong local flavour. |
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| Wednesday 2nd June 2010 | |
Peter Park: On the Parish, Poor Laws and the Family. Parish assistance was a vital support for many families in the past, discover how the system affected these families. |
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| Saturday 12th June 2010 | |
Members Drop-In:
(New
for 2010)10am-1pm
at Barton Rd Open
to Members & Visitors Come along and meet other Members, exchange research Information and get help & advice. Members will also be able to use the Library. Refreshments available. 3rd Computer Workshop: 10am-1pm at Barton Rd Get help with starting out your research on the computer. Members only, please book your place in advance. (numbers are strictly limited) |
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| Wednesday 16th June 2010 | |
Churchyard MI's: Meet at St. John The Babtist Church, Arkholme 11am. Bring a clipboard, pencil and wear suitable clothing, you may be on your knees! |
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| Wednesday 7th July 2010 | |
Visit to Torrisholme Cemetery: With Steve Mann, the local Manager for Public Health and Safety and enjoy a hot drink with the Friends of Torrisholme Cemetery afterwards. This Cemetery won the 2009 National Cemetery of the Year Award in the 5-15 acre category. Meet at the Cemetery Gates at 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. |
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| Wednesday 21st July 2010 | |
Churchyard MI's:
Meet at St. John's C of E Church Yealand
11am.
Bring a clipboard, pencil and wear suitable clothing, you may be on your knees! |
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| Wednesday 4th August 2010 | |
Visit to Ellel Grange and Gardens:
Guided tour starts at 2pm.
Wear suitable footwear for the garden area. Hot drinks available for a small charge. |
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| Wednesday 18th August 2010 | |
Churchyard
MIs:
Meet at St. John's C of E Church Pilling
11am.
Bring a clipboard, pencil and wear suitable clothing, you may be on your knees! |
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| Wednesday 1st September 2010 |
Film Night: With films from the North West Film Archive. Come and see the local area in times gone by. |
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| Saturday 25th September 2010 | |
Members Drop-In:
(New
for 2010)10am-1pm
at Barton Rd Open
to Members & Visitors Come along and meet other Members, exchange research Information and get help & advice. Members will also be able to use the Library. Refreshments available. 4th Computer Workshop: 10am-1pm at Barton Rd Get help with starting out your research on the computer. Members only, please book your place in advance. (numbers are strictly limited) |
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| Wednesday 6th October 2010 | |
Hilary Walklett:The Victorian Family. How did our ancestors live in the 19th century? What did they eat? What problems did they face? |
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| Wednesday 3rd November 2010 | |
Dick Chitty: Blood and Gore in 19th Century Medicine. Not a talk for the feint hearted! Come and be thankful that you live in the 21st century! |
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| Saturday 27th November 2010 | |
Members Drop-In:
(New
for 2010)10am-1pm
at Barton Rd Open
to Members & Visitors Come along and meet other Members, exchange research Information and get help & advice. Members will also be able to use the Library. Refreshments available. 5th Computer Workshop: 10am-1pm at Barton Rd Get help with starting out your research on the computer. Members only, please book your place in advance. (numbers are strictly limited) |
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| Wednesday 8th December 2010 | |
NB:
Second Wednesday in
December Xmas Social: at the Greaves Hotel, Lancaster. A Hotpot supper, catering by Julia Stevenson. Followed by 'Seasonal entertainment with the Cockerham Handbell Ringers'. Tickets will be available from the October Meeting onwards. |
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| Wednesday 5th January 2011 | |
Members Forum: With mince pies. |
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| Wednesday 2rd February 2011 | |
AGM: With
Speaker 7.00pm for
7.30pm
– further details in
the newsletter.
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