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From: "Paul Gaskell" <>
Subject: [WSX] Oxfordshire FHS forthcoming activities
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2001 17:08:15 +0100


Colleagues

As the Autumn approaches, I though it might assist members and non-members
alike if I reminded you about Oxfordshire FHS activities. However, this is
an outline as to what we do. For more complete details, please consult the
Oxfordshire Family Historian or our website at :-

www.ofhs.org.uk

Non-members can find full details as to how to join on the website, as well
as being able to print out a membership form.

Future activities include :-

1. monthly meetings are held in Kidlington, usually on the fourth Monday of
the month, but this changes if the meeting night falls on a Bank Holiday.
There are no meetings in August and December. A speaker always makes a
presentation on a topic, and takes questions. The society bookstall and
library are available for browsing. NEXT MEETING MONDAY 24 SEPTEMBER.

2. the Computer Group meets in Oxford bi-monthly, with forthcomings meetings
on the first Monday of alternate months. Demonstrations, lectures, and a
chance to ask those nagging computer questions. Beginners welcomed. Plenty
of help available. NEXT MEETING MONDAY 1 OCTOBER.

3. as a society, we attend a number of family history fairs and Open Days. A
chance for those not living in the county to meet us for a chat, and buy
their books and microfiche without paying postage charges ! Forthcoming
events that we will attend include WOKING on Saturday 3 NOVEMBER.

4. our own society Open Day will be at DIDCOT on Saturday 6 October. The
usual assortment of visiting society stalls, research facilities, beginners'
help desk, computer software and internet demonstrations and much more. All
welcome. Highly recommended.

5. our society research centre at the Holford Centre, School Lane, Stanton
St John continues to open about four times per month - usually a couple of
Tuesday afternoons, a Saturday and a Sunday morning. Check the website for
precise details. Plenty of records to look at, including the society's
extensive library. Admission free to members, nominal charge to non-members.

Researchers from adjacent counties are particularly welcome at any of our
events that they feel may be of interest.

Paul Gaskell
Publicity Officer
Oxfordshire FHS
E-mail :


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