Staffordshire Past Track

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EXHIBITIONS AND PROJECTS

ANNUAL SHORT COURSE
"Utilising Historical Resources in Staffordshire"
For a period of six meetings, on the following dates: 29th September, Speaker Chris Copp-Photographs as Evidence. 6th and 13th October, Speaker Helen Johnson-Historic Costume Collection and Working Dress. 27th October, 3rd and 10th November, Speaker Thea Randall-General overview of the types of collections held at the Staffordshire Record Office including The Shrewsbury Papers and The Anglesea Papers. Meetings to be held at St. Paul's from 7.30pm to 9.00pm cost approximately £20 Contact Marion kettle to book a place on 01889 576674

September

Wednesday September 15th Landor Local History Society Sneydlands 7.30pm Birches Farm- a talk by Society Member Ruth Robinson. This is by popular request following her 10 minute "taster" talk in November 2009. Please contact Gleyns 01889 586040 or Marion 01889 576674 for bookings.

Wednesday 8th September Walsall Family Histroy Group ' Beyond The Brick Wall ' Judith Farrington 7.30pm to 9.30pm The venue is :- St. Matthews Community Centre St. Matthews Close Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3DG

Wednesday 8th September Leek Library. Discover online resources for life events and pre World War 2 military personnel 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon This is a free drop-in event by ukbmd.org. For more information contact Leek Library, Nicholson Institute, Stockwell Street, Leek or telephone 01538 483215

Saturday 11th September Leek Library. Behind the scenes tours of the library. 9.15am, 11.00am, 2.00pm Free tours of a Grade 2 listed 1884 Queen Anne style library building looking at rooms normally not accessible to the public. See Arts and Crafts features and a spiral staircase built by Glasgow ship builders. The tour includes steep staircases. An event for Heritage Open Weekend, all places on the tours must be booked as numbers are limited. Contact Leek Library, Nicholson Institute, Stockwell Street, Leek or telephone 01538 483209. Tours are available for groups (minimum 4 persons) on other dates by prior arrangement with the District Manager.

Saturday 11th September Leek Library. 1940’s cookery demonstrations and artefacts display by ladies from the Ministry of Food. 11.00am -3.00pm This is a free drop-in event at Leek Library to celebrate our local and community history month. The event is suitable for children over 5 years old and families are welcome. Visit, look and ask questions. For more information contact Leek Library, Nicholson Institute, Stockwell Street, Leek or telephone 01538 483215

Tuesday 14th September Cheadle Councils Connect. Discover online resources for life events and pre World War 2 military personnel 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon This is a free drop-in event by ukbmd.org. at Cheadle Library in Cheadle Councils Connect, High Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire. For more information contact 01538 483215

Tuesday 14th September Werrington Library. Discover online resources for life events and pre World War 2 military personnel 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon This is a free drop-in event by ukbmd.org. at the library in Ash Bank Road, Werrington. For more information contact 01538 483215 Friday 17th September Biddulph Library. Discover online resources for life events and pre World War 2 military personnel 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon This is a free drop-in event by ukbmd.org. at the library in the Egerton Centre, Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge. For more information contact 01538 483215

Saturday 18th September Blythe Bridge Library. Discover online resources for life events and pre World War 2 military personnel 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon This is a free drop-in event by ukbmd.org. at the library in the Egerton Centre, Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge. For more information contact 01538 483215

October

Wednesday 13th October 'Family History Resources at Wolverhampton New Archives' Heidi McIntosh. All meetings will take place at the St. Matthews Community Centre St Matthews Close, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3DG Commencing at 7.30pm Following each talk there is the opportunity for personal and/or general discussion.

November

Wednesday 10th November Walsall Family Histroy Group AGM + 'Photographically speaking' Stuart Williams All meetings will take place at the St. Matthews Community Centre St Matthews Close, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3DG Commencing at 7.30pm Following each talk there is the opportunity for personal and/or general discussion.

December

Wednesday December 8th Walsall Family History Group Christmas Social + Members Evening + Quiz John Parker and Gill Thacker. All meetings will take place at the St. Matthews Community Center St Matthews Close, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3DG Commencing at 7.30pm Following each talk there is the opportunity for personal and/or general discussion.

January 2011

Wednesday 12th January Walsall Family History Group members Evening = to bring along your Family History Questions All meetings will take place at the St. Matthews Community Center St Matthews Close, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3DG Commencing at 7.30pm Following each talk there is the opportunity for personal and/or general discussion.

February

Wednesday February 9th Walsall Family History Group Pre. State School Records, speakerPaul Ford. All meetings will take place at the St. Matthews Community Center St Matthews Close, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3DG Commencing at 7.30pm Following each talk there is the opportunity for personal and/or general discussion.

March

Wednesday 9th March Walsall Family History Group ' maps and Family History' speaker Peter Knowles. All meetings will take place at the St. Matthews Community Center St Matthews Close, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3DG Commencing at 7.30pm Following each talk there is the opportunity for personal and/or general discussion.

April

Wednesday 13th April Walsall Family History Group ' Medieval Life in Early 15th Century' speaker Paul Walker. All meetings will take place at the St. Matthews Community Center St Matthews Close, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3DG Commencing at 7.30pm Following each talk there is the opportunity for personal and/or general discussion.

May

Wednesday 11th May Walsall Family History Group ' In Search of Jewish Ancestry' speaker Dr. A. P. Joseph. All meetings will take place at the St. Matthews Community Center St Matthews Close, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3DG Commencing at 7.30pm Following each talk there is the opportunity for personal and/or general discussion.

June

Wednesday 8th June Walsall Family History Group ' Probate Records ' Speaker Andrew George. All meetings will take place at the St. Matthews Community Center St Matthews Close, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3DG Commencing at 7.30pm Following each talk there is the opportunity for personal and/or general discussion.

July

Wednesday 13th July Walsall Family History Group ' Another Funny Thing Happened @ The Register Office' speaker John Yates. All meetings will take place at the St. Matthews Community Center St Matthews Close, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3DG Commencing at 7.30pm Following each talk there is the opportunity for personal and/or general discussion.