Penny explains how to merge established paper trails with DNA results, the biology and jargon of which can be overwhelming. Through DNA testing people receive ethnicity estimates, a heritage map, a list of people that DNA matches (overlaps) with, and the opportunity to contact and collaborate if they wish. Many people only focus on that ethnicity result and don't know what to do with the other information. Advantages and disadvantages of different tests are explored, a consanguinity provided and useful…

Following on from her book "Posted in he Past", Helen uses genealogical skills to reveal the true stories behind postcards from  the early years of the 20th century, and Helen shares these tales through her illustrated talk. A 10 year old servant living in Bath, a soldier who died in the first World War, and even the man who helped prepare Lord Kitchener's last meal, all are connected through postcards. Helen is a freelance writer and editor from Sturminster Newton,…

Heather tells the true story of love, bravery and tragedy, taken from her mother's diary in 1941, when her uncle's Wellington bomber went missing during a raid on Dusseldorf. After researching the historical sites of the RAF, she has the training records of both her father and uncle, the last flight plan of her uncle, and other relevant documents. With this research, and the pages of her mother's diary, it brings out an unusual and interesting story of a family's…

Les returns once more to take us through another informative discovery journey. This time explaining how Naval records have evolved from the 18th century, through to the modern day. Les describes the records, explains where they are held, and which ones are available to view on-line. He will also explain the different approach to researching a naval officer from that of a naval rating. Les, after a naval career, became a professionally qualified genealogist. A course tutor with the IHGS…