u3a

Hope Valley

Family History

Status:Active, open to new members
Coordinator:
When: Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Second Thursday of the month
Venue: Hope Sports Club
Cost: £2.00 per session to cover rental fee and refreshments

The HVU3A Family History group was originally the Bakewell U3A Family History Group but amalgamated with the Hope Valley U3A when it was realised most of its members lived in or near the Hope Valley. It is therefore far and away the oldest group in the HVU3A.

We are a group of Family History enthusiasts - some with a lot of experience in researching and recording, and others who are new to investigating their Family History. Discoveries and expertise are shared

The programme is very informal and decided by the members. Every other meeting is devoted to topics presented to the group by those who offer to do so. Some members present using PowerPoint, others prepare notes to hand out. Alternating meetings are practical when members bring their laptops or tablets and the group helps to solve their mysteries and problems.

Recent topics have been

Church/chapel connections in our families

Maps

Our families' Christmas traditions (plus a bring and share lunch).

Researching passenger lists to trace ancestors' migrations around the world

Identifying photos

Contact Family History convenors Jane Varley (j.887@btinternet.com) Ian Holmes (iangway@phonecoop.coop)