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Windows PC Users

The Windows PC Discussion Group, previously known as the Computer Club , meets regularly at 7.30pm on the second Wednesday of each month - on Zoom. 

Its key objectives are to:

  • Provide a forum where computer-using members can exchange views
  • Keep ourselves up-to-date with the latest genealogical software and techniques
  • Present alternative programs and computing methods
  • Discuss computer administration and good-practice
  • Untangle and learn to use new databases

Informality is the order of the day and members are actively encouraged to bring along their current technical problems. Chances are that somebody will have an answer, but if not we have been known to spend big chunks of the meeting finding out!

Meetings and topics are seldom pre-arranged very far ahead.  Our general practice is to discuss new websites, members’ own current problems, or generally educating members on getting the best from their computers. We are here to help and learn from each other!  The proposed subject of each meeting is usually announced the week before, by email to the group members .

The Group is led by a small committee and meetings are 'chaired' by a committee member each month. 

Event Date Wed 12-08-2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Individual Price FHSC members only
Location Zoom
Organising Group FHSC Discussion Groups
Management Mtg
Event Date Thu 13-08-2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cancel Before Date Wed 15-07-2026 7:30 pm
Individual Price Free
Location Zoom
Organising Group Management Meetings
MAC Users

From September 2026 the MAC Users Discussion Group will meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 19:30pm,

(PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AUGUST MEETING IS ON MONDAY 17th starting at 2pm )

The group is led by John Reed and is the perfect place to discuss any issues or share your hints and tips and learn from other members about all things MAC related. Thinking of swapping to a MAC  then there is no better way to find out more.

Joint meetings with the Windows/PC users group will be held every few months 

Event Date Mon 17-08-2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cancel Before Date Mon 17-08-2026 2:00 pm
Individual Price Free
Location Zoom
Organising Group FHSC Discussion Groups
MAC Users

From September 2026 the MAC Users Discussion Group meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 19:30pm,

(PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AUGUST MEETING IS ON MONDAY 17th starting at 2pm )

The group is led by John Reed and is the perfect place to discuss any issues or share your hints and tips and learn from other members about all things MAC related. Thinking of swapping to a MAC  then there is no better way to find out more.

Joint meetings with the Windows/PC users group will be held every few months 

 

Event Date Wed 19-08-2026 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Individual Price FHSC members only
Location Zoom
Organising Group FHSC Discussion Groups
Family Historian

The Family Historian Users Group provides support and tips for using Family Historian software. Led by Peter Rowley members are welcome to chat about their experiences of using the software and to discuss any problems etc that other members of the group may be able to help out with

Event Date Thu 20-08-2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Individual Price Free
Location Zoom
Organising Group FHSC Discussion Groups
Publishing your Family History Research

Publishing your Family History Research Group, covers all aspects of publishing your research, whether you are considering writing a book, creating a website or blog, submitting an article to the Cheshire Ancestor, recording a podcast etc, then this group is the ideal place to discuss your ideas and concerns. Led by Victoria Doran, the group meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 2:30pm, with a break for the Summer.

Event Date Mon 24-08-2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Individual Price FHSC members only
Location Zoom
Organising Group FHSC Discussion Groups
DNA

The DNA Group focuses on the growing role of genetic testing in genealogy, allowing participants to exchange results, tips, and advice on interpreting DNA data.

The Group, led by Diane Kuster, meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30pm.

Event Date Mon 24-08-2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Individual Price FHSC members only
Location Zoom
Organising Group FHSC Discussion Groups
Zooming in on Family History

Zooming in on Family History is a wide-ranging chatty session where members can come along to ask for help with their research, brickwall or questions relating to using the online databases such as Ancestry and FindMyPast. Discussions also cover research techniques and problem-solving strategies, an excellent place for newcomers to family history to ask questions and learn the basics of tracing their ancestry.  Maybe you live outside Cheshire and want to dive into the rich history of the county or explore how local events, records, and geographic changes could  inform their family research.  The Group, which meets on the fourth Wednesday of month at 7:30pm is led by Margaret Roberts and Sheila Jones.

Event Date Wed 26-08-2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Individual Price Free
Location Zoom
Organising Group FHSC Discussion Groups
Chester and Area

The August FHSC Cheshire Research Buddies topic of the month is Chester and area  - Do you have ancestors in the area, or are you researching a local family and want some help, perhaps on the other hand you live in the locality and could offer help with photographing gravestones or buildings. This is the chance for members to help each other, I'm sure there are many members out there with knowledge of the area that they could share. 

You will need to register to attend, to do so please click on the 'Register [Individual]' button above on the left and process your registration, you will receive an email confirmation and the zoom links/meeting protocol will be forwarded the morning of the helpdesk meeting.

If you run into any difficulties with this then please contact Margaret Roberts on 

NOTE that registration closes at 10am on the morning of the meeting.and the zoom links will be forwarded once registration is closed 

Event Date Sat 29-08-2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Registration Cut Off Date Sat 29-08-2026 10:00 am
Cancel Before Date Sat 25-07-2026 2:00 pm
Registered 6
Individual Price FHSC Members only
Location Zoom
Organising Group Research Buddies

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Historical Newspapers

The Historical Newspapers Group, which meets on the first Friday of the month at 2pm and is led by Margaret Roberts, explores the use of old newspapers in family history research. Hints and tips on using the newspapers online, how to get the best out of your searches and sharing stories of successes, and failures are a mainstay of the group.

Event Date Fri 04-09-2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Individual Price FHSC members only
Location Zoom
Organising Group FHSC Discussion Groups
Windows PC Users

The Windows PC Discussion Group, previously known as the Computer Club , meets regularly at 7.30pm on the second Wednesday of each month - on Zoom. 

Its key objectives are to:

  • Provide a forum where computer-using members can exchange views
  • Keep ourselves up-to-date with the latest genealogical software and techniques
  • Present alternative programs and computing methods
  • Discuss computer administration and good-practice
  • Untangle and learn to use new databases

Informality is the order of the day and members are actively encouraged to bring along their current technical problems. Chances are that somebody will have an answer, but if not we have been known to spend big chunks of the meeting finding out!

Meetings and topics are seldom pre-arranged very far ahead.  Our general practice is to discuss new websites, members’ own current problems, or generally educating members on getting the best from their computers. We are here to help and learn from each other!  The proposed subject of each meeting is usually announced the week before, by email to the group members .

The Group is led by a small committee and meetings are 'chaired' by a committee member each month. 

Event Date Wed 09-09-2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Individual Price FHSC members only
Location Zoom
Organising Group FHSC Discussion Groups
Joint Windows PC Users/MAC users Discussion Group
Event Date Wed 09-09-2026 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Individual Price FHSC members only
Location Zoom
Organising Group FHSC Discussion Groups
Management Mtg
Event Date Thu 10-09-2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cancel Before Date Wed 12-08-2026 7:30 pm
Individual Price Free
Location Zoom
Organising Group Management Meetings
FHSC Seminars: ‘A strange thing happened on the way to the Police Station’. An A-Z of funny stories and anecdotes with Martin Gaffney

Something a bit different this month. As the title suggests this is an A-Z of funny stories seen from the Police service to the public. Martin says: ‘As they say, "nothing as strange as folk"  and believe me you could not 'script' some of the activities.’ 

A time to laugh a time to cry, a time to live and a time to die. You experience every aspect of human life as a police officer and Martin has been sharing those experiences with audiences across the county and on cruise ships. Although the subjects appear serious, Martin says, every story contains humour/human nature and intriguing true life events. This should be an entertaining and light heart evening. So, register today and sit back for a relaxed evening.

This event is also open to non-members, with fee of £5. Registration opens on 1st September when the red ‘Register [Individual]’ button will show on the top left of this page, just click on that button, you will also receive an email confirmation. Non-members will be required to create a free FHSC account and complete the payment details. Registration will close on 14th September.

The zoom links/meeting protocol will be forwarded to all registrants the day before the talk.

If you run into any difficulties with this, then please contact us on the dedicated seminar email address – The Seminar series is co-ordinated by Margaret Spate, Jean Laidlaw and Margaret Roberts and ALL correspondence, queries etc should be sent to the dedicated email address.

 

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT RECORD SEMINAR TALKS

Event Date Wed 16-09-2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Registration Start Date Tue 01-09-2026 12:05 am
Registration Cut Off Date Mon 14-09-2026 11:55 pm
Cancel Before Date Wed 16-09-2026 7:30 pm
Registered 0
Individual Price £5.00
Location Zoom
Organising Group FHSC Seminars
Family Historian

The Family Historian Users Group provides support and tips for using Family Historian software. Led by Peter Rowley members are welcome to chat about their experiences of using the software and to discuss any problems etc that other members of the group may be able to help out with

Event Date Thu 17-09-2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Individual Price Free
Location Zoom
Organising Group FHSC Discussion Groups
Zooming in on Family History

Zooming in on Family History is a wide-ranging chatty session where members can come along to ask for help with their research, brickwall or questions relating to using the online databases such as Ancestry and FindMyPast. Discussions also cover research techniques and problem-solving strategies, an excellent place for newcomers to family history to ask questions and learn the basics of tracing their ancestry.  Maybe you live outside Cheshire and want to dive into the rich history of the county or explore how local events, records, and geographic changes could  inform their family research.  The Group, which meets on the fourth Wednesday of month at 7:30pm is led by Margaret Roberts and Sheila Jones.

Event Date Wed 23-09-2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Individual Price Free
Location Zoom
Organising Group FHSC Discussion Groups
Family Tree Maker

The Family Tree Maker Users Discussion group meets on the fourth Thursday of every second month at 7:30pm via Zoom.

The group is led by Tony Cox and covers all aspects of using Family Tree Maker, so this is the place for asking any questions or sharing tips on how to use the programme

To be included in the emailing list to receive the zoom link for these meetings please return to the Homepage of the website, scroll down the left-hand menu and click on Discussion Groups, then click on 'Subscribe' for this or any other Discussion Group you would like to attend.

Event Date Thu 24-09-2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Individual Price FHSC members only
Location Zoom
Organising Group FHSC Discussion Groups