Join us for an exciting evening of fun, food and fireworks in Abingdon, and support your local Scout group! Bring the family along for a wonderful evening at Long Furlong Community Centre in North Abingdon. Tuck in to a tasty BBQ, warm up with a hot drink, and enjoy a spectacular fireworks display. Free parking […]
A chance to meet your local family history group and join in the friendly informal chat. Wherever your ancestors came from, we can help. This meeting is suitable for all experiences. Refreshments available
The Abingdon branch of Berkshire Family History Society welcome Catherine Sampson to deliver her talk 'Royal Women': Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleeves and Lady Katherine Knollys. This talk will explore the lives of these three women. Two well known, one less so. All survived the potentially life-threatening difficulties they faced by largely utilising strategies […]
At our February Branch Meeting we welcome attendees to talk informally and seek advice about their family history research, to help break down a brick wall or share a eureka moment. Why not come along and meet your local family history group and join in the friendly informal chat. Wherever your ancestors came from, we […]
The Abingdon Branch of Berkshire Family History Society, welcome Brian Denton to present his talk 'Lest We Forget: A First World War mystery leads to an unforeseen coincidence'. Brian will relate the stories of two family members who died in the First World War and show how he used WW1 records and regimental diaries to […]
The Abingdon Branch of Berkshire Family History Society are delighted to welcome Brian Denton to give his talk 'Lest We Forget', First World War Mystery leads to an unforeseen coincidence. Brian will relate the stories of two family members who died in the First World War, and show how he used WW1 records and regimental […]
2nd Abingdon Scouts spectacular annual Firework Display Support your local Scout group and join us for an exciting evening of fun, food and fireworks! Bring the family along for a wonderful evening at Long Furlong Community Centre in North Abingdon. Enjoy a tasty BBQ and a spectacular fireworks display! All proceeds go to supporting Scouting […]
'Lest We Forget' is a talk by Brian Denton about two of his family members who died in the First World War. With the aid of Regimental War Diaries he will show how he uncovered and intriguing mystery with an unforeseen coincidence. Non members are welcome - Refreshments available
This talk will steer clear of the science behind DNA testing and explore which tests are available, how to get the best value for money and how DNA testing can help your genealogical research in a totally practical way.
