WSFHS Computer Group

Lantern Room, Church of the Good Shepherd, Coldharbour Road, Pyrford, Woking GU22 8SP

Co-ordinator: Karen Kivlehan

Doors Open at 7.30pm and the meetings are from 7.30pm to 9.30pm

This is a self help group committed to improving members' computer knowledge and skills in the pursuit of genealogical research. It is intended that all members participate actively in a workshop like environment feeding off each others skills and knowledge. Members are encouraged to bring laptops to facilitate hands-on learning and those who do not have laptops are welcome to come and `buddy-up' with someone who has. To be added to the group e-mail list contact computing this will keep you advised regarding all ongoing developments within the group. Should transport be a problem it is worth contacting the group to see if there are any members in your area who would be prepared to facilitate lifts/rideshares on a voluntary basis. Alternative venues to the above may be used in future.

Thu	17	Jun	Brick walls and how to breach them
Thu		Jul	No Meeting
Thu		Aug	No Meeting
Tue	7	Sep	AGM at Walton Centre
Thu	16	Sep	Maps and Directories Online	Jeanne Bunting

Forthcoming Meetings:

June 17 Brick Walls and how to breach them - Group workshop with members becoming computer sleuths and plenty of handy tips to aid successful research.

Sept 16 Maps and Directories Online - A look at mapping tools on the internet that can help not only see, but also plot, where ancestors lived, sometimes even being able to see the very house.  We will also see how trade directories can be used in conjunction with maps to find specific places on maps and even do address searches in the censuses that do not have an address search.

Also see our Educational Events