The December 2019 edition of the Cheshire Ancestor is now in the members pages.

We welcome Lizzie and Tony Gilks who will present ‘A Victorian Christmas’ in costume of the time.

The evening is very much based on the drawing room entertainment that was part of everyone’s Christmas during the nineteenth century.

Doors open 19.00 for 19.30 start.

All welcome, members £1, visitors £2.50 includes refreshments.

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The programme of speakers for 2020 has now been added.

We have added a link to a website with advice on DNA testing.

You can find this in Links>General and overseas research.

In the member’s area you will be able to see the November magazine.

The September edition is now in the member’s area.

This is their 50th year. Congratulations to them.

New records added, now covers burials up to 1976 and contains 6,900 records.

The Waltham Forest Journal for September is now available for you to read in the Member’s area.

At tomorrows meeting (Thursday 1 August), Donna Rutherford will give a talk: ‘DNA – what is it; how does it work and how can it help research?” Donna’s talk will be aimed at people who want to know more about DNA testing and how to interpret the results. It will cover methodologies, tips and tricks to identifying matches and confirming how they fit into your family tree. Included will be help with understanding how DNA is measured and how that can be used to predict relationships. The talk will also include some real-life examples of confirming matches. Whether you are looking to confirm your tree, break down your genealogical brick walls, find biological family or simply find out more about DNA testing, this talk will help.
The meeting is at Ocklynge School, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne BN20 8XN (entrance in Farlaine Rd, side door past main reception). Doors open at 7pm with the meeting starting at 7.30pm. All welcome, members £1, visitors £2.50 including tea/coffee and biscuits.

Vol 34. 1. August 2019 is now available in the member’s area.