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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

MONTHLY MEETINGS

Unless otherwise stated, our meetings are in the Church Hall of All Souls Church, Somerset Road, Cheriton, Folkestone, CT19 4HA, on the first Thursday. Doors open at 7pm, the talk to commence at 7.30.

All members and visitors welcome. A minimum donation of £2 is requested from visitors.

Visitors: if you are interested in taking part in a Zoom meeting please contact
webmaster@folkfhs.org.uk to receive a link (7.25 for 7.30 pm for a ZOOM meeting).

LIBRARIES:

Folkestone Library (Grace Hill) has now been closed since “9th November” 2022 and will remain closed until further notice which includes the lack of access to the material in the Heritage Room.

Opening hours have thus been extended elsewhere and at the Cheriton Library they are: Monday: 9am–5pm (closed 1pm–2pm) — Tuesday: now open 9am–5pm (closed 1pm–2pm) — Wednesday: 9am–1pm — Thursday: 9am–5pm (closed 1pm–2pm) — Friday: 10am–5pm (closed 1pm–2pm) — Saturday: 10am–4pm (open an extra two hours). Most Kent Libraries are open, but best to check on line or by ringing 03000 413131.

The microfiche etc are still in our cupboard in the Cheriton Library.

2023

November 2nd

HALL – AGM followed by a member’s talk – “The Society of Genealogists’ Library” – What is in the library at the Society of Genealogists, how to find more about it and, as far as the speaker’s knowledge goes, how and when it will be made available – Jeremy Wilkes

December 7th

HALL – Christmas dinner followed by a Quiz

2024

January 4th

ZOOM – Commonwealth War Graves – Research and records using the CWGC Archives: explore some of the gems of our collection and discover more about our war records – James O’Brien

February 1st

HALL – Setting out Trees for the current times – Bring your own or part of it to show how you keep your information, plus thoughts on the Family Tree for the future, taking into account the various different family set ups that now exist – Interactive discussion

March 7th

ZOOM – Research pre 1750 David Wright (IHGS)

April 4th

HALL – Armory for Genealogists Jeremy Wilkes

May 2nd

ZOOM – The Ill, Impoverished and Insane Dr Janet Few

June 6th

OUTING – Folkestone’s Fishing Heritage and History Museum – The Wheels of Time website tells us that the Museum provides a practical display inviting curiosity into a deeper understanding of Folkestone’s fishing over the years. ‘Hands on’ features such as: tying knots, rope splicing, and how to breed meshes on a net can all be shown, and ropes are provided for those wishing to acquaint themselves with such skills. (https://wheelsoftime.uk/museums-and-heritage-sites/folkestones-fishing-heritage-and-history-museum/) – Guided Visit

July 4th

ZOOM – The Broken Branch Ian Waller

August 1st

HALL – Tithe Maps Janet Powell

September 5th

ZOOM – The Future of Family History Nick Barratt

October 3rd

HALL – AGM followed by a talk Note earlier date

November 7th

HALL – St. Eanswythe Dr Andrew Richardson

December 5th

HALL – Christmas dinner followed by a Quiz

 

RECORD OFFICE VISITS AT KEW


Owing to age restrictions on the insurance of drivers, we are no longer able to hire a minibus for trips to Kew.


Occasionally members may drive to Kew and can offer lifts to other members, sharing expenses.

If you are interested, please e-mail coaches@folkfhs.org.uk

 

WALKS

Jenny Watson will arrange walks round Canterbury or London if we let her know where we would like to visit.

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