Click on any of the headings below to read my ramblings. Mostly genealogy, but I stray into geocaching, wildlife, fermenting and more on a regular basis.
What have I learned in February?
I had another trip to London this month, to meet the new Society of Genealogists Events Assistant, Rachel, and our new interim CEO Patrick, in person. A second trip allowed me to visit our new premises. We decided to move our events programme from one system to another which created a lot of work but…
What have I learned in January?
This month for the first time since March 2020 I have been working full time. I went to London for a couple of nights to attend a staff genealogy day. It was lovely to meet up with my colleagues again. Strathclyde’s Post Graduate Certificate in Genealogy, Heraldry and Palaeography I passed the assessment at the…
Operation Bletchley 2023 : The Balkans
Regular readers of my blog will know that in January I like to undertake Operation Bletchley, a fund raising challenge for The Soldiers’ Charity. I have one month to cover the miles, crack the codes and deliver the final secret message. The Soldiers’ Charity gives a lifetime of support to serving soldiers, veterans and their families. They risk…
What have I learned in December?
Despite a promotion work was winding down for Christmas, though that did mean organising an online Christmas Social event, and a failed day trip to London for lunch. I’ve been learning about Ancestral Tourism and Y-DNA Convergence as Dad seems to have too many DNA matches, with different surnames. Strathclyde’s Post Graduate Certificate in Genealogy,…
What have I learned in November?
What a month! After an interview I was accepted as an AGRA associate. I was promoted to be Events and Education Manager at the Society of Genealogists and I went to Glasgow to meet my tutors and fellow students. Strathclyde’s Post Graduate Certificate in Genealogy, Heraldry and Palaeography I have continued to practice palaeography, reading…
What have I learned in October?
Yet another month has raced by. I organised my first full day course for the Society of Genealogists and started work on my 4th clients family history. Do get in touch if I can help with your genealogy. Strathclyde’s Post Graduate Certificate in Genealogy, Heraldry and Palaeography I have been working on palaeography, reading old…
Grave hunting
I recently minded my nieces for the day as their school was closed for an inset day while both parents were working. As well as making crumble with home grown apples and painting haunted houses we went down to their local graveyard. We were armed with a list of people we knew had lived in…
What have I learned in September?
Where did September go? I feel like my feet didn’t hit the ground. I am now working three days a week at the Society of Genealogists as well as doing some family history work for clients. Do get in touch if I can help with your genealogy. Strathclyde’s Post Graduate Certificate in Genealogy, Heraldry and…
What have I learned in August?
Pharos Intermediate Certificate I passed the final courses for the certificate, Military Records with a pass at 73% and Victorian Crime and Punishment with a distinction at 82%. I now actually have a qualification in genealogy and feel a little less of a fraud. Strathclyde’s Post Graduate Certificate in Genealogy, Heraldry and Palaeography I am…
What have I learned in July?
Pharos Intermediate Certificate I passed the one of the two final courses for the certificate, Military Records with a pass at 73% and I’m now just wating for my marks for Victorian Crime and Punishment. Strathclyde’s Post Graduate Certificate in Genealogy, Heraldry and Palaeography I intend to spend some of the summer catching up on…
Loading…
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
Follow My Blog
Get new content delivered directly to your inbox.
Rhos Helyg Family History 