Worksop Library's Family History Group, which meets in the new library 4 - 6pm on the last Thurs of every month, is attracting really good numbers of people, many of whom are complete beginners in family history needing guidance in how to get started/using the library's resources including Ancestry (free access from library computers).
The group is currently run by a couple of volunteers who are enjoying helping people with family history research but would be keen to welcome any new volunteers who are experienced in family history and would like to lend a hand in helping others.
It's entirely voluntary, and the library make clear to people that the volunteers cannot do someone's entire family tree for them (just as library staff can't), but will offer guidance and support so that people can learn how to trace their own family trees.
If you're an experienced family history researcher and are interested in helping out with the group, please call the library on 01909 535353 or e-mail helen.fox@nottscc.gov.uk:
Next group meetings:
Thursday 25th Nov 16.00-18.00
Thursday 16th Dec 16.00-18.00
(dates back to normal - last Thurs of month - in New Year)
We are the descendants of the Gilling and Gabbitas family of Worksop. Happy to assist with other family members' research. We are on ancestry: user name jangar55. Kind regards Janet
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