Forthcoming Events

Upper Towy Branch Meeting

Research Evening

22nd January 2020 7.15pm

Upper Towy Valley Branch
Our next meeting will be on January 22nd 2020 which will be a Research Evening at Dolau Bran Hall Llandovery at 7.15pm. All welcome.

Location: Dolau Bran Hall Llandovery

Branch: Upper Towy Valley

Contact:

London Branch AGM

25th January 2020 14.00

London Branch AGM and Members' Interests

Location: Kwanglim Room, Wesley’s Chapel, 49, City Road, London EC1Y 4AU

Branch: London

Contact: Secretary, Anne Jones, on 0208 925 4000; or by e-mail annee.jones@ntlworld.com

Branch AGM and Carmarthenshire Quiz

AGM and Carmarthenshire Quiz

29th January 2020 7.30pm

Location: Spilman Hotel, Spilman Street, Carmarthen

Branch: Carmarthen

Contact: ericdavies5@tiscali.co.uk

The Family History Show - South West

See website

8th February 2020 10 - 4pm

With Societies and Specialist Suppliers in attendance, they are known as the largest family history show in the South West of England. Many family history societies and companies attend each year.

Free Talks are hosted throughout the day.

Beginner or Expert? Everyone is very welcome and there is lots to see. There is plenty of parking, refreshments are available all day, and there are over 40 exhibitors.

This event is organised by family historians for family historians, we know how to put on a good show (They also run the London and York Family History Shows).

Do you really know who you are? Come and find out - you may be surprised!

Location: UWE Exhibition & Conference Centre, Bristol

Branch: General

Contact: See website

Link: Click Here

Researching the Local History of South Narberth

Dr Robert Llewellyn Davies

12th February 2020 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Pembrokeshire Archives, Prendergast, Haverfordwest

Branch: Haverfordwest

Contact: Vaughan Everett email: HaverfordwestDFHS@gmail.com

Society AGM

Speaker - To Be Confirmed

28th March 2020 1100-1300

This is your opportunity to catch up on what has happened during the last year, and to find out the plans for next year.

Please note, if arriving by car, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO REGISTER YOUR CAR AT RECEPTION!

Location: Ivy Bush Hotel, 11 Spilman Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1LG

Branch: General

Contact:

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William Marshall, the greatest knight

Linda Asman

8th April 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: Pembrokeshire Archives, Prendergast, Haverfordwest

Branch: Haverfordwest

Contact: Vaughan Everett email: HaverfordwestDFHS@gmail.com

Family Tree Live

17th April 2020 - 18th April 2020

Discover your story at Family Tree Live, in partnership with the Family History Federation.

Location: Alexandra Palace

Branch: General

Contact:

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Family Tree Live

17th April 2020 - 18th April 2020

The London Branch will be helping at the Assocation of Family History Societies of Wales Stand

Location: Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY

Branch: London

Contact: Secretary, Anne Jones, on 0208 925 4000; or by e-mail annee.jones@ntlworld.com

Haverfordwest Branch AGM and social event

13th May 2020 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Pembrokeshire Archives, Prendergast, Haverfordwest

Branch: Haverfordwest

Contact: Vaughan Everett email: HaverfordwestDFHS@gmail.com

Welsh Pauper letters held at the National Archives

Professor Steven A King (Leicester University)

30th May 2020 14.00

Location: Kwanglim Room, Wesley’s Chapel, 49, City Road, London EC1Y 4AU

Branch: London

Contact: Secretary, Anne Jones, on 0208 925 4000; or by e-mail annee.jones@ntlworld.com

The Shops of Haverfordwest

Mrs Pat Swales-Barker

10th June 2020 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Pembrokeshire Archives, Prendergast, Haverfordwest

Branch: Haverfordwest

Contact: Vaughan Everett email: HaverfordwestDFHS@gmail.com

THE Genealogy Show 2020

see website for details

26th June 2020 - 27th June 2020 10.00-17.00

* "THE Genealogy Show is back!

Building on the success of the 2019 event, which became known as #THEPeople’sShow, THE 2020 show will see a bigger and better visitor experience.

THE Speaker Programme offers forty-eight different talks over the two days and includes Keynote Speakers; Celia Heritage, Fiona Fitzsimons, Maureen Taylor and Roberta Estes, plus many other acclaimed speakers. There is even an arena dedicated to DNA related talks.

The exhibition hall provides a friendly and welcoming environment in which to explore, network, shop and more. Commercial providers, sponsors and exhibitors representing many aspects of family history will be showcasing their organisations and how they can help you start, enhance or further your family history research. Use their knowledge within their specific areas of family history/genealogy to your advantage."

*This is taken from the website for the Genealogy Show and does not reflect the opinion or view of the DFHS

Location: The NEC, Birmingham

Branch: General

Contact: see website for details

Link: Click Here

Research Evening in the Search Room

9th September 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Pembrokeshire Archives, Prendergast, Haverfordwest

Branch: Haverfordwest

Contact: Vaughan Everett email: HaverfordwestDFHS@gmail.com

Witches and witchcraft in 17th century Pembrokeshire

Dr Simon Hancock

14th October 2020 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Pembrokeshire Archives, Prendergast, Haverfordwest

Branch: Haverfordwest

Contact: Vaughan Everett email: HaverfordwestDFHS@gmail.com

Members' own short talks

Various Speakers

11th November 2020 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Pembrokeshire Archives, Prendergast, Haverfordwest

Branch: Haverfordwest

Contact: Vaughan Everett email: HaverfordwestDFHS@gmail.com

Christmas dinner

9th December 2020

Location: Venue to be arranged

Branch: Haverfordwest

Contact: Vaughan Everett email: HaverfordwestDFHS@gmail.com