The report of the professional research undertaken is your “face” as far as a client is concerned. Find out what needs to be included, what acceptable standards you will need to meet and the various presentation skills required. The report is as important (if not more so) then the research!

This half-day course with Ian Waller will run on Saturday, 2 June from 2-5pm. Must be pre-booked, through our website or by telephone: 020 7553 3290. Do you have a question? email the events department.

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Help us celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubille by joining us for cakes and refreshments. Everyone is welcome, there will be  flags, crayons, etc for the children, 11.00- 14.00pm (rsvp not necessary).

Please note the street party will take place in front of the Society’s premises at 14 Charterhouse Buidlings. The library will be closed for research (as normal)

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We all have apprentices amongst our ancestors. They have left many records which can be used to fill in the background to their lives. Stuart Raymond will outline the history of apprenticeship, describe the records available, and give you hands on experience of extracting information from an apprenticeship indenture.

Participants in this course will acquire an appreciation of the information that can be found in apprenticeship records, and will know what to look out for in their personal research. A half-day course from 2-5pm,  £17.50/£14.00 SoG Members.

Must be pre-booked, through the Society’s website, or by telephone: 020 7553 3290. Do you have a question? email the events department,

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We’re delighted to say that the SoG has been nominated in the category of best genealogy service provider in the 50+ Awards 2012 and we’re unashamedly encouraging all our members and friends to vote for us – as we are really chuffed to bits.

The 50+ Awards 2012

The 50+ Awards 2012 are organised and presented by the 50+ Show, and are solely based on the internet nominations and votes of those who are aged 50+.

The 50+ Awards showcase the best that life has to offer for those who are 50+.

Following a public nomination phase, shortlists of the most nominated in each category are available on the 50+ website http://www.50plus-Awards.com

Voting is now open: Voting closes on 30 June.

We are also told that three lucky voters will be selected at random after the voting closes on 30 June, to receive one of three £50 vouchers.

The winners of the 50+ Awards will be announced and the prizes presented at the 50+ Awards Gala Awards Reception on 13 July at Olympia. For more information on the 50+ Awards, sponsorships and tickets for the Gala Awards Reception visit the 50+Award nominations pages http://www.50plus-Awards.com

Thanks for voting.

VOTE SoG!!

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In a new BBC TV series presented by Michael Wood, The Great British Story looks at history through the eyes of ordinary people, uncovering what life was like for everyday Britons over the last 1600 years. The Society of Genealogists will be taking part in the largest of the local BBC road-shows linking in with the series. Come and meet the SoG and ask us about tracing your family history and get help and advice from Family History Experts, the SoG Census Detectives,  SoG authors and local family historians.

The Great British Story: Bexley

A free BBC local history event.

Saturday 23 June 2012, 10am – 4pm

Hall Place and Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley, DA5 1PQ

This is a ticketed event and tickets are  only availlable from the BBC events website.  Apply for your FREE tickets here, or by calling 03709 011227

For map and more information about the Great British Story Events see the BBC website events pages

Now it’s your chance to get involved! Come along to a BBC local history event, discover Bexley’s fascinating history and learn how to delve into your own past. Find out more about family history, archaeology, oral history, artefacts and local heritage.

Find YOUR place in history:

· Listen to historian, broadcaster and writer Michael Wood discussing The Great British Story

· Track down your ancestors with help and advice from family history experts and hear Else Churchill from the Society of Genealogists talk on Finding Your London Ancestors

· Learn how experts conserve and protect treasures from the Museum of London

· Find out how to date your old photos, if you’ve inherited an family photo bring it along to find out more

· Learn how to discover the history of your home using local archive sources

· Discover Bexley’s archaeological treasures and show your own mystery finds to our experts

· Explore the history of Bexley through local heroes, landmarks, working lives and industrial heritage

· Take part in a reminiscence session and share your memories of working in and around the Thames Gateway

· Plus a full programme of talks will run throughout the day

and much more…

The event is open to ticket holders only. Apply for free tickets by visiting bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/events or by calling 03709 011227

Please note the SoG does not have tickets for this event

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