(New Members Seminar)

Amersham Free Church Hall,
Woodside Road, Amersham, Bucks. HP6 6AJ

on Saturday 8th August 2009

Programme

10:00 - 10:25 Registration and Coffee 10:25 - 10:30 Welcome to the Seminar 10:30 - 11:15 Introduction to One-Name Studies - Peter Walker 11:15 - 11:30 Comfort Break 11:30 - 12:00 The Many Variants of a Surname - Derek Palgrave 12:00 - 12:30 The Guild Bookstall - Howard Benbrook 12:30 - 14:00 Lunch 14:00 - 14:30 The Guild Online: What do we offer? - Anne Shankland 14:30 - 15:15 The Thrill of the Chase: Is the Internet killing it? - Jeanne Bunting 15:15 - 15:30 Tea and biscuits 15:30 - 16:00 The Guild Journal - Keith Bage 16:00 - 16:30 Any Questions? 16:30 Close of seminar

The programme today will give new and prospective Guild Members guidance in starting a One-Name Study and the benefits of becoming a Guild member.

Applications are welcome from Guild members, family historians, genealogists, and members of the general public having an interest in starting a One-Name Study.

The cost of the seminar will be £10 per person, including drinks and a light buffet lunch. Over lunch there will be an opportunity to chat with other delegates and browse the Guild Bookstall.

Directions to the Amersham Free Church Hall are available:

• Walking directions from Amersham Railway Station
• Driving directions from M40 Junction 2
• Driving directions from M25 Junction 18

(Note: those travelling to Amersham by public transport should be aware that on Saturday 8th August the Metropolitan line Harrow-on-the-Hill to Amersham and Northwood to Watford will be closed for maintenance. However, there will be a bus replacement service from Harrow-on-the-Hill to Amersham.)

The closing date for applications is 31st July 2009.

There are three main ways of booking:

• You can download a booking form from here which can be completed and posted to the booking secretary together with a cheque
• You can book online and pay via PayPal or credit card using the on-line form
• If you prefer, you may fill in the on-line form, print it and send it with your cheque

If sending the form by post, it should be sent to the booking secretary: Sandra Turner, 2 St Annes Close, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4LQ.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the booking secretary, or by telephoning the Guild HelpDesk on 0800 011 2182, or by email: .

Disabled delegates: We would like to ensure that any disabled delegate can participate fully in this event. If you have any special requirements please phone 0800 011 2182.

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