Bumper Guide to DNA in Family Tree Magazine Posted 27 January 2017 by Julie GoucherThe February 2017 issue of Family Tree Magazine (UK) has arrived with subscribers and should be available in the shops here in the UK and digital download soon. This issue includes a bumper guide to DNA with contributions from Guild members Chris Pomery, Debbie Kennett, Julie Goucher and Susan Meates, Guild DNA Advisior
North Florida Genealogical Conference Posted 16 January 2017 by Julie GoucherIf would like to learn more about one-name studies then the North Florida Genealogical Conference in the United States in early March is the place to be. Paul Howes is the Guild Chairman and runs the impressive One-Name Study for the surname HOWES Paul will be presenting two sessions: An Introduction to One Name Studies Irish Genealogy from Your Armchair Booking can be made by clicking the link above before 2nd March.
Introduction to One-Name Studies Course Posted 6 January 2017 by Julie GoucherNews from the Guild Chairman – “The Guild has had a long association with Pharos Tutors – indeed two of our members helped develop the materials for their two One-Name Study course offerings, both of which have been taken by many members over nearly ten years. Guild member Helen Osborn of Pharos tells me that they have a new “Introduction to One-Name Studies” starting just next week on January 11.” Together with the Guild, Pharos offers non-members a year’s free membership as a part of the course.
Name of the Game Seminar Posted 15 November 2016 by Alan MoorhouseThe Name of the Game Seminar Bearley Village Hall, Snitterfield Road, Bearley, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire CV37 0SR 09:30am for 10:00am on Saturday 11th February 2017 Time for another seminar to attract those thinking about starting a one-name study and to inspire others to progress with their studies. As well as looking at the support and resources provided by the Guild through its website, this seminar will consider the use of official records and social media for one-name studies. There will be advice on managing a surname project and the day will conclude with highlights from different aspects of an established study. Twitter #GuildName Programme 09:30 – 10:00 Arrival: Registration and Coffee 10:00 – 10:10 Welcome to the Seminar – Sue Thornton-Grimes 10:10 – 11:10 Discovering Archives at the County Record Office – David Hodgkinson (Warwickshire Record Office) 11:10 – 11:20 Comfort Break 11:20 – 12:35 A Walk Around the Website and Setting Up Your Profile Page – Kim Baldacchino (Guild Webmaster) 12:35 – 13.35 Lunch Break 13:35 – 14.35 Social Media for One-Name Studies – Debbie Kennett (Guild Social Network Coordinator) 14:35 – 14:50 Comfort Break 14:50 – 15:35 Managing A One-Name Study – Rod Clayburn (Seminar Sub-Committee) 15:35 – 16:00 Tea Break 16:00 – 16.45 More to a One-Name Study than a List of Names – Alan Moorhouse (Seminar Sub-Committee) 16.45 Close of Seminar Applications to attend are welcome from Guild members, family historians, genealogists, and members of the general public having an interest in the subject matter. The seminar cost including refreshments and buffet lunch is £18.00. If you will be travelling by train to Stratford please contact us for help in finding a lift from the station. There is a station at Bearley itself (approximately 4 minutes walk to the venue) but train services are limited. We would like to ensure that any delegate with a disability can participate fully in this event. Anyone with any special requirements should telephone the Guild Help Desk on 0800 011 2182 or email seminar-booking@guild-dev.org. An accommodation listing, including details of a Friday evening meal, is available here. Joining instructions are now available here. Booking To book on this seminar, you can use our our online form¹ in any of three ways: Book online and pay online via PayPal or credit card; For Guild members, book online and pay by direct bank transfer through your bank, quoting the reference number on the form (this is the method which represents the least cost to the Guild); Fill in the booking form online, then print it and send it through the post with your cheque. Alternatively, you can download our booking form flyer, which can be printed, filled-in, and posted, with a cheque to: Alan Moorhouse, [Seminar Bookings], 8 Strachans Close, STROUD, Gloucestershire, GL5 3EB. Bookings close on 29th January 2017. All bookings will be confirmed by email, with full joining instructions, on or shortly after this date. Further information may be obtained by telephoning the Guild HelpDesk on 0800 011 2182, or by email to seminar-booking@guild-dev.org.