SDFHS events – next week!

Posted on 11th October 2018

There are still places available on Ted Udall’s ‘Essential Family History’ course, which starts on Wednesday 19 October (7-9pm) at our Centre in Yeovil, and is great value at only £40 (£35 for SDFHS members) for five two-hour sessions. If you would like to book a place, please email: [email protected] or phone 01935 429609.

On Friday 19 October, Robin Ansell will be giving a talk in Sherborne on the history of photography, with another chance to see part of Allan Collier’s extensive collection of old photographs. Book a place in advance (as above) or just turn up and pay at the door.

We will look forward to seeing you!

Essential Family History

Wednesday 17 October (7.00-9.00pm). Yeovil.

Start of our five week evening course at our Family History Centre in Yeovil, with Ted Udall. On 17, 24, 31 October and 7, 14 November 2018.

The course is for absolute beginners and also for those who have been researching for some time and perhaps come to some dead-ends. The course consists of five two-hour sessions and covers basic research techniques both on and off the computer. Handouts will be supplied where necessary – just bring your own notebook and pen/pencil.

SDFHS Members: £35. Non-members: £40.

Family History and Photography

Friday 19 October (2.30-4.30pm). Sherborne.

This event will include a talk Family History in Focus: collecting and dating old family photographs by Robin Ansell and the opportunity to view a display of images from Allan Collier’s vast collection, concentrating on South Somerset and a few Sherborne photographers, including the chance to examine some original Victorian stereocards, through a 3-D stereoviewer. Robin and Allan have also offered to help you to date your old photographs – so please do look some out and bring them along. At the Raleigh Hall, Digby Rd, Sherborne.

SDFHS Members; £3. Non-members:£5. Includes soft refreshments.