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Used for all meetings hosted on Zoom unless hybrid

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 28-01-2027 7:30 pm
Event End Date Thu 28-01-2027 9:30 pm
Individual Price Free
Location Zoom
Organising Group FHSC Discussion Groups
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 05-02-2027 2:00 pm
Event End Date Fri 05-02-2027 4:00 pm
Individual Price Free
Location Zoom
Organising Group FHSC Discussion Groups
Computer Club
Event Date Wed 10-02-2027 7:30 pm
Event End Date Wed 10-02-2027 9:30 pm
Individual Price Free
Location Zoom
Organising Group Computer Club
MAC Users

The MAC Users Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month 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.

Event Date Mon 15-02-2027 2:00 pm
Event End Date Mon 15-02-2027 4:00 pm
Individual Price Free
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 Geoff Johnson 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 18-02-2027 7:30 pm
Event End Date Thu 18-02-2027 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 22-02-2027 2:00 pm
Event End Date Mon 22-02-2027 4:00 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 24-02-2027 7:30 pm
Event End Date Wed 24-02-2027 9:30 pm
Individual Price Free
Location Zoom
Organising Group FHSC Discussion Groups
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 05-03-2027 2:00 pm
Event End Date Fri 05-03-2027 4:00 pm
Individual Price Free
Location Zoom
Organising Group FHSC Discussion Groups
Computer Club
Event Date Wed 10-03-2027 7:30 pm
Event End Date Wed 10-03-2027 9:30 pm
Individual Price Free
Location Zoom
Organising Group Computer Club
MAC Users

The MAC Users Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month 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.

Event Date Mon 15-03-2027 2:00 pm
Event End Date Mon 15-03-2027 4:00 pm
Individual Price Free
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 Geoff Johnson 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 18-03-2027 7:30 pm
Event End Date Thu 18-03-2027 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 22-03-2027 2:00 pm
Event End Date Mon 22-03-2027 4:00 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 24-03-2027 7:30 pm
Event End Date Wed 24-03-2027 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 25-03-2027 7:30 pm
Event End Date Thu 25-03-2027 9:30 pm
Individual Price Free
Location Zoom
Organising Group FHSC Discussion Groups
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 02-04-2027 2:00 pm
Event End Date Fri 02-04-2027 4:00 pm
Individual Price Free
Location Zoom
Organising Group FHSC Discussion Groups
Computer Club
Event Date Wed 14-04-2027 7:30 pm
Event End Date Wed 14-04-2027 9:30 pm
Individual Price Free
Location Zoom
Organising Group Computer Club
Family Historian

The Family Historian Users Group provides support and tips for using Family Historian software. Led by Geoff Johnson 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 15-04-2027 7:30 pm
Event End Date Thu 15-04-2027 9:30 pm
Individual Price Free
Location Zoom
Organising Group FHSC Discussion Groups
MAC Users

The MAC Users Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month 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.

Event Date Mon 19-04-2027 2:00 pm
Event End Date Mon 19-04-2027 4:00 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 26-04-2027 2:00 pm
Event End Date Mon 26-04-2027 4:00 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 28-04-2027 7:30 pm
Event End Date Wed 28-04-2027 9:30 pm
Individual Price Free
Location Zoom
Organising Group FHSC Discussion Groups

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