Seminar events Spreading the Word East Malling Institute Hall, Mill St, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6BJ 09:30am for 10:00am on Saturday 27 February 2027 You’ve done the research, uncovered the stories and perhaps even solved a few family mysteries, but how do you share your discoveries with others? Spreading the Word looks at the different ways we can bring our surname research to a wider audience, from printed articles to websites, blogs, podcasts and social media. Discover how to choose the right medium, make your stories engaging and reach people who may be attracted by the work you have done. It doesn’t need to be hundreds of pages: break it down into manageable chunks and stop keeping those family stories to yourself! We also welcome poster contributions or displays from attendees. **BOOKING IS NOW OPEN** X (Twitter) #GuildSpreadtheWord Programme (subject to change) 09:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee: Displays and Stands 10:00 – 10:10 Welcome to the Seminar – Andy Kerridge (9066) 10:10 – 11:10 Breathing Life Into Your Ancestors – Judith Batchelor 11:10 – 11:15 Comfort Break 11:15 – 12:00 Publishing Your Research Online: Why and How? – Paul Carter (6064) 12:00 – 13:05 Lunch Break: Displays and Stands 13:05 – 14:05 Finding your People – Helen Tovey (Family Tree Magazine) 14:05 – 14:15 Comfort Break 14:15 – 15:15 Using Facebook for Family History – Susan Schibli (7984) 15:15 – 15:45 Tea Break: Displays and Stands 15:45 – 16:45 How to be efficient on Social Media: Online Skills and Strategies – Kelly Cornwell 16:45 – 16:50 Close of Seminar Applications to attend are welcome from Guild members, family historians, genealogists, and members of the general public having an interest in the subject matter. The seminar cost including refreshments and buffet lunch is £27.50 (including VAT). East Malling Institute Hall is less than 5 minutes walk from East Malling Railway Station, and just 15 minutes’ drive from M20 J4. The hall is wheelchair accessible, has a free car park at the rear and WiFi is available. We would like to ensure that any delegate with a disability can participate fully in this event. Anyone with any special requirements should telephone the Guild Help Desk on 0800 011 2182 or email seminar-booking@one-name.org. An accommodation listing is available here. A number of delegates and members of the organising committee will be staying Friday night at the Premier Inn Maidstone West Malling, Castle Way, Leybourne, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5TR; there is free parking available on-site and we will meet for dinner in the on-site The Social restaurant. To book your place, using a variety of payment methods, click BOOK MY PLACE. NB: to book 2 places you need to make and add the first booking to your basket then click “Continue shopping” and return to the seminar event page to add a second booking to your basket then “Proceed to checkout”. Alternatively you can download the booking form flyer which can be printed, filled-in and posted with a UK cheque to: Alan Moorhouse, [Seminar Bookings], 8 Strachans Close, STROUD, Gloucestershire, GL5 3EB. Bookings close on 14th February 2027. All online bookings made by bank transfer, PayPal or credit card will receive an automatic system generated email confirmation and bookings made by cheque will be acknowledged upon receipt. All bookings will then be confirmed by email, with full joining instructions, on or shortly after the booking closing date; if you don’t receive any of these emails please email to check that your booking has been received. Further information may be obtained by email from seminar-booking@one-name.org or by telephoning the Guild Help Desk on 0800 011 2182. ¹Please note, when booking on a seminar either by post or online, the Guild’s “Distance Selling” terms and conditions apply. Other events For details of other events organised by the Guild, please see the Events Calendar.