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, and whether via Zoom or face to face at the Research Centre

DNA

Note: Please check this page and BBFHS media for any changed times
Conducted by John Levy. The Group meets via Zoom at 1.30 pm
No further meetings for 2020
2021 - Via Zoom until further notice
15 May
17 July
18 September
20 November

Australian

Conducted by Patricia Jarvis, normally, the group meets at the Research Centre, 2-4pm
2021 - Meetings suspended until further notice. Below are dates that will be applicable if "in person" meetings resume at the Research Centre.
15 May
21 August
20 November

English

New Workshop Format guided by Sue Hewitt. The group meets on 2nd Saturdays from 2-4pm

2021 - Meetings suspended until further notice
8 May
10 July
11 September (doubtful - State Conference)
13 November

Scottish

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

2021 - Meetings suspended until further notice
(No April meeting - Easter)
5 June
7 August
2 October

Irish

Conducted by Barbara Wimble, the group currently meets via Zoom

2021 - Via Zoom until further notice , but please check Events page for confirmation that meetings are being held
26 June
28 August
23 October

Writers

Conducted by Leonie Bell, .
Learn how to present your family history writings in different ways. The Group meets via Zoom at 1.30pm
2021 - NOTE: Meetings now resumed at Research Centre
27 May
22 July
23 September
25 November

Reunion for Mac Computer Program

Conducted by Pat Fearnley. The group meets on the first Tuesday bi-monthly 10am-12noon
2021 - Via Zoom until further notice
1 June - please check News From the Groups link at the top of this page for update on this Group

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
2021 - Meetings suspended until further notice
11 May
10 August
9 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.
2021 - Meetings suspended until further notice
4 May
6 July
7 September
2 November