Interest Groups

Special Interest Groups

A number of groups - available to members and visitors - meet regularly at our Research Centre for mutual support, updates, help and discussion about their particular areas of research. All groups provide opportunities for members to meet others, with similar family history interests, where research and stories can be shared in a community atmosphere. Please see the literature rack at the Research Centre entrance for Group flyers with further details.

No bookings necessary. Simply arrive. For the computer software programs groups is it helpful to bring a laptop but certainly not necessary. Wearing a name tag is advisable. Session cost $5 for members and $10 for visitors.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE - Due to the corona virus situation it will be necessary for members to check this page for updates on whether meetings will be held (Some meetings will be held via Zoom). The Research Centre will be re-opening in September but under limited conditions. Please see UPDATE link on Home Page

DNA

Conducted by John Levy. The Group meets at the Research Centre at 1.30 pm
19 September
28 November

Australian

Conducted by Patricia Jarvis, the group meets at the Research Centre, 2-4pm
15 August - Cancelled
21 November

English

New Workshop Format guided by Sue Hewitt. The group meets on 2nd Saturdays from 2-4pm
(No September meeting)
14 November

Scottish

Conducted by Jean Campbell, the group meets on the first Saturday every second month from 2pm to 4pm

(No October meeting)
5 December

Irish

Conducted by Barbara Wimble, the group currently meets via Zoom
22 August
24 October

Writers

Conducted by Leonie Bell, .
Learn how to present your family history writings in different ways
Note: In 2020 the group will meet from 1.30 -3.30-pm
27 August via Zoom
24 September
26 October

Reunion for Mac Computer Program

Conducted by Pat Fearnley. The group meets on the first Tuesday bi-monthly 10am-12noon
(No meeting in August)
6 October
1 December

Family Tree Maker Computer Program

For Mac and PC. Conducted by Pam Heather and partners, the group meets on a Tuesday four times a year from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Learn how to get the best out of this family tree program.
11 August - via Zoom
10 November

Legacy Computer Program

Conducted by Sue Jones, the group meets on the first Tuesday every second month from 2pm to 4pm. Learn how to get the best out of this family tree program.
1 September
3 November