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SUMMARY:Bromsgrove: No meeting
DESCRIPTION:Due to an alternate history event in the town\, MA Bromsgrove will not meet in April.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/bromsgrove-no-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Bromsgrove Methodist Centre\, 19 Stratford Road\, Bromsgrove\, Worcs\, B60 1AS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Sharpe":MAILTO:chair@bromsgrovebmsgh.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220406T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
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SUMMARY:Birmingham Hybrid : From Ennis to Emmie - A Postcard Exchange
DESCRIPTION:From Ennis to Emmie – A Postcard Exchange\nA presentation by John Frearson\nJohn will tell us the story of a post card exchange from the early 1900s\, and tracking down the senders and their families. How the finding of a series of postcards allowed the sender and her family to be tracked down – family history and postcard history\, as well as examples of cards and photographs of the period. \nJohn is a retired construction materials consultant\, turned family\, company and local historian\, researcher\, lecturer and author. He is a member of the Guild of One Name Studies [GOONS] and also the Rugby Family History Group and Leicestershire Local History Society. He lives in Rugby and has written a number of articles for his local history magazine\, and written and published some 18 local industrial history and family history books. \n\n\nThis will be a Zoom Hybrid Meeting taking place in the Birmingham meeting Rooms and virtually.\nThose who intend to participate using Zoom can Register by using this link – Click Here \nVisit this page to find out how we do it. \n  \nThose who live within reach are encouraged and will be most welcome to take part in the meeting rooms in Birmingham \n  \nNote that this meeting is the time of year when we move from a Saturday to a Wednesday. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-hybrid-from-ennis-to-emmie-a-postcard-exchange/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Zoom Hybrid
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Middleton":MAILTO:p.middleton@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220402T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220402T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20211123T163135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T120417Z
UID:9578-1648895400-1648902600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:London: Talk on 'The Startin family and the development of their coach building business'
DESCRIPTION:Talk: Barbara Harvey and Andy Startin: The Startin family and the development of their coach building business”. \nWesley’s Chapel and Leysian Mission\, 49 City Road\, London EC1Y 1AU. Doors open 10:00. \nUnderground stations: Old Street (due to building works at Old Street\, please use subway 3) (Northern Line City Branch)\nMoorgate (Northern\, Circle and Metropolitan Lines). \nBuses: 21\, 43\, 55\, 76\, 141\, 205\, 214\, 243\, 271 \nRailway Stations: Old Street\, Moorgate\, Liverpool Street\, City ThamesLink\, Farringdon \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/london-the-startin-family-and-the-development-of-their-coach-building-business/
LOCATION:Wesley’s Chapel and Leysian Mission\, 49 City Road\, London\, EC1Y 1AU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="David Kerr":MAILTO:londonevents@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220330T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220330T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20211111T172218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T125601Z
UID:9461-1648648800-1648656000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Wolverhampton:  TBA
DESCRIPTION:This will be an afternoon meeting.  Doors open at 1.45 p.m. \n  \nDetails will be announced shortly. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-tba/
LOCATION:Wolverhampton\, The Terry Harding Room\, Perton Civic Centre\, Church Road\, Perton\,\, Wolverhampton\, Staffordshire\, WV6 7PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wolverhampton Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Penny Smith":MAILTO:wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220326T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20211116T130054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T173227Z
UID:9513-1648305000-1648310400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge: Louis Etienne Goulé\, Part Two
DESCRIPTION:Louis Etienne Goulé\, Part Two with Wendy Larmour\nFollowing on from her talk of September 2018\, Wendy will tell us part two of the enthralling story of Louis Etienne Goulé and a Threadbare Wellington Quilt. \nWe are moved to consider whether his son was mad\, bad\, or insane. Wendy says that this is just one of the important questions that need exploring in the continuing search to discover the truth behind village gossip and folklore surrounding Louis Etienne Goulé\, Surgeon of Ombersley. Wendy will ask us the audience to act as judge and jury in this fascinating tale. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-louis-etienne-goule-part-two-2/
LOCATION:Stourbridge\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Pedmore\, West Midlands\, DY9 0SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220316T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20211029T161528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T173056Z
UID:9361-1647439200-1647446400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:On Line Event: Shady Rock Clent - Kingsley Norris Memorial Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Shady Rock Clent – A History in House Deeds.\nA Presentation by Linda Newey\, BA Dip Gen QA\nLinda has an impressive pedigree – BA DipGen QA\, of Four Oaks Genealogy\, AGRA member\, Pharos tutor and advanced programme mentor and (of course!) editor of  our quarterly journal The Midland Ancestors. Lindas talk traces the history of Shady Rock Cottage\, Clent Stourbridge\, Worcestershire and those that called it home – including her own family\, as revealed in house deeds dating back to 1798. \n  \nThis will be a Zoom only meeting. Rearranged time\, was prev 5th March\nYou can Register now by using this link – Shady Rock \nVisit this page to find out how we do it. \n  \nThe Kingsley Norris Memorial Lecture is always by a society member.\nIt was from a germ of an idea of Dr. Stuart Kingsley Norris\, retired surgeon at Birmingham Eye Hospital\, that BMSGH now Midland Ancestors\, was established in 1963. As its pioneering founder member\, after his untimely death in 1972\, this annual lecture was set up in his memory. \nNote that this meeting is on a Wednesday afternoon. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-shady-rock-clent-kingsley-norris-memorial-lecture/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Middleton":MAILTO:p.middleton@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220309T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20211013T105715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T105715Z
UID:9248-1646854200-1646859600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: Members' Special - Getting back to business live!
DESCRIPTION:An informal get-together\, 2 years after we last met face-to-face. Come and renew acquaintance\, and share what you’ve been doing.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-members-special-getting-back-to-business-live/
LOCATION:Kenilworth\, Kenilworth Centre\, Abbey End\,\, Kenilworth\, Warwickshire\, CV8 1QJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kenilworth Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Lesley Plant":MAILTO:kenilworthfhs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220308T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220308T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20220225T124330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T124706Z
UID:9972-1646767800-1646773200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Bromsgrove: Coroner’s Inquest Records
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Liz Palmer. \nLiz is a former librarian and archivist at Birmingham Archives and will share her in-depth knowledge of this fascinating record set.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/coroners-inquest-records/
LOCATION:Bromsgrove Methodist Centre\, 19 Stratford Road\, Bromsgrove\, Worcs\, B60 1AS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Sharpe":MAILTO:chair@bromsgrovebmsgh.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220308T141500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220308T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20211115T163754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T163754Z
UID:9479-1646748900-1646757000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Course: Introduction to Family History
DESCRIPTION:A FREE five week course run by Midland Ancestors at Perton Library. \nThis is a course run by Midland Ancestors for complete beginners or those who have done a little research and don’t know where to go next. \nFind out how to… \n\nget started in researching your family history\nlearn about the records which will help you\nfind the records and interpret them\ndiscover the heroes and rogues in your family\nreveal the truth behind your family tales.\n\nPlaces are limited and booking must be made through our host\, Perton library\, direct on 01902 755794.  If you book a place but later change your mind about attending please notify library to allow someone else to take up the place. \nTuesday afternoon from 8th March to 5th April inclusive. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/course-introduction-to-family-history-2/
LOCATION:Perton Library\, Severn Drive\, Perton\, Wolverhampton\, West Midlands\, WV6 7QU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Penny Smith":MAILTO:wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220302T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220302T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20211228T154441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211228T160005Z
UID:9675-1646244000-1646251200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Executive Committee Meeting\nTo which satellite group representative committee members are invited
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/executive-committee-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings,Private
ORGANIZER;CN="Jackie Cotterill":MAILTO:gensec@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20211116T123031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T090610Z
UID:9490-1645885800-1645891200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge: A Yeomanry Trooper with Lawrence of Arabia
DESCRIPTION:A Yeoman Trooper with Lawrence of Arabia by Janet Byard-Jones\nTrooper Thorne\, of the Warwickshire Yeomanry\, was involved in the Gallipoli campaign in November/December 1915\, when he set sail for Egypt. He became batman to Captain George Lloyd in January 1916 and spent the rest of the war in this position. Captain Lloyd was reporting to the Government on the Arab campaign and\, later what T E Lawrence was doing in the Middle East.\nJanet’s dad kept a diary of this time and took many photographs of people and places he visited. \nDo please note that this meeting is not on the usual Tuesday evening but a Saturday afternoon. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-a-yeomanry-trooper-with-lawrence-of-arabia-2/
LOCATION:Stourbridge\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Pedmore\, West Midlands\, DY9 0SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220223T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220223T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20211111T170538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T125353Z
UID:9458-1645644600-1645651800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Wolverhampton: Prince Rupert of The Rhine - King Charles I's Pirate Prince
DESCRIPTION:An exciting presentation by Max Keen who will be dressed in period costume. \nPrince Rupert was the nephew of King Charles I and one of the English Civil War’s most paradoxical heroes.   Handsome\, impetuous and courageous\, he was the epitome of the ‘Cavalier’\, yet he was born a German prince and a protestant.   As the Royalist General of Horse\, he was a brilliant strategist\, but a volatile and impetuous tactician.   He also served the royalist cause as an Admiral and in later life commanded fleets against the Dutch. \n  \nDoors open at 7.15 p.m. for a 7.30 p.m. start
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-prince-rupert-of-the-rhine-king-charles-is-pirate-prince/
LOCATION:Wolverhampton\, The Terry Harding Room\, Perton Civic Centre\, Church Road\, Perton\,\, Wolverhampton\, Staffordshire\, WV6 7PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wolverhampton Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Penny Smith":MAILTO:wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220216T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20220110T180003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T094421Z
UID:9715-1645020000-1645027200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:On Line Event: Heir Hunting: The Real Deal
DESCRIPTION:Heir Hunting: The Real Deal\nPresenter Kirsty Gray\nBorn in Stourbridge now based in Calne\, Wiltshire\, Kirsty Gray is a  professional genealogist and probate researcher/heir hunter.As well as a freelance author and well known speaker on the family history circuit\, Kirsty is the founder of THE Genealogy Show. Kirsty’s talk will shed light on how heir hunters really do their work and give us an insight as to what is the ‘Real Deal’ in the industry. \nAn On line event using Zoom. Visit this page to find out how we do it. \nYou can Register now by using this link – Heir Hunting \nAll Registrants will be acknowledged with joining instructions included\, Registration closes 12:00 noon the the prior. Meeting times are prompt\, please allow yourself good time. “Doors Open” at 1:30 pm for 2:00pm start. \nAll Midland Ancestors presentations are the intellectual property of the speaker presenting. Copying oor Recording any event\, in any way is striclty prohibited without the express permission of the speaker. Midland Ancestors cannot be held responsible for any illegal copying or recording that may take place. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/on-line-event-heir-hunting-the-real-deal/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220209T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20211013T105517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T224740Z
UID:9246-1644435000-1644440400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: 'Fred Hancox - An Exceptional Edwardian Amateur Coventry Photographer'
DESCRIPTION:A talk by David Fry\, a researcher and author from Coventry\, who has been giving talks for over 25 years. David describes this talk: \n“Twenty years ago a few glass plates turned up at a car boot sale in Warwickshire. This led to the discovery of many more that had been found in the attic of a house in Earlsdon. With a lot of detective work the photographer tuned out to be a Coventry carpenter born in 1876 who appeared to take up the hobby in about 1900. Unusually he not only captured family life and holidays but also his workplace\, events in the city\, sporting events and military life from his time in the Royal Warwickshire Territorials. It is unusual to find such an extensive collection of working class amateur photographs from a period when the hobby was so expensive – normally it would be the domain of the middle classes with their own particular cultural interests.  \n“David has developed several talks\, based on this catch of plates that have evolved as more has been found out about Hancox.  He will put together aspects from all three for our delight. \n“The first is a general view of the collection based mainly upon the pre-war years. The second includes more views from this early period as well as the inter-war years reflecting the additional information uncovered about some of the individuals shown in the pictures as well as holiday fashions – the family were always at the cutting edge of fashion! The third talk brings the extra dimension of the recent contact made with Hancox grandson’s which revealed more material on Hancox’s early life together with a few more photos.” \nI’m sure he’s going to leave us wanting more! \n— \nWe are pleased to announce that David has agreed to give this talk online using Zoom. Registration is now OPEN \nYou can register by using this link: Fred Hancox: An exceptional Edwardian amateur Coventry photographer \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you lose the link for any reason\, just re-register to receive a new one. \n“Doors Open” at 7:15pm for 7:30pm start. \nMeeting times are prompt\, please allow yourself good time\, especially if you’re using Zoom for the first time. \nVisit this page to find out how we do it. \nAll registrants will be acknowledged with joining instructions included. \nAll Midland Ancestors presentations are the intellectual property of the speaker presenting. Copying or recording any event in any way is strictly prohibited without the express permission of the speaker. Midland Ancestors cannot be held responsible for any illegal copying or recording that may take place during this event.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-fred-hancox-an-exceptional-edwardian-amateur-coventry-photographer/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:Kenilworth Meetings,On Line Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lesley Plant":MAILTO:kenilworthfhs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220205T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20211029T160624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T113126Z
UID:9358-1644069600-1644076800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham: On the Trail of The Pilgrim Fathers
DESCRIPTION:On the Trail of The Pilgrim Fathers – CANCELLED\nSpeaker: J Keith Cheetham \nThe Pilgrim Fathers stand out in history as the best remembered of all American colonists and over one million North Americans count them as their ancestors. The Pilgrims were the first group to found their own colony and run it on a system of administration and obedience which was the forerunner of the established American tradition of government. Yet who were these people and from where did the name ‘Pilgrim Fathers’ originate? \nKeith traces their story from various parts of England\, first to Holland then on their epic journey to the New World on the Mayflower in 1620. \nPreviously planned for March 2019\, rescheduled due to CV 19 \nNote that this meeting is on a Saturday afternoon. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-on-the-trail-of-the-pilgrim-fathers-2/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Meetings,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Middleton":MAILTO:p.middleton@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220201T141500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220201T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20211115T163354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T163354Z
UID:9477-1643724900-1643733000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Course: Introduction to Family History
DESCRIPTION:A FREE five week course run by Midland Ancestors at Perton Library. \nThis is a course run by Midland Ancestors for complete beginners or those who have done a little research and don’t know where to go next. \nFind out how to… \n\nget started in researching your family history\nlearn about the records which will help you\nfind the records and interpret them\ndiscover the heroes and rogues in your family\nreveal the truth behind your family tales.\n\nPlaces are limited and booking must be made through our host\, Perton library\, direct on 01902 755794.  If you book a place but later change your mind about attending please notify library to allow someone else to take up the place. \nTuesday afternoon from 1st February to 1st March inclusive. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/course-introduction-to-family-history/
LOCATION:Perton Library\, Severn Drive\, Perton\, Wolverhampton\, West Midlands\, WV6 7QU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Penny Smith":MAILTO:wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220126T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20211030T173653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T165724Z
UID:9402-1643205600-1643212800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Online Event - Introduction to the 1921 Census
DESCRIPTION:Introducing the 1921 Census of England & Wales\nA Presentation by Myko Clelland\nThe 1921 Census of England and Wales is here. Join Findmypast for an unmissable exploration of the biggest new arrival in family history. After years spent digitising and transcribing this unique snapshot of our recent history\, discover the stories and secrets contained within. Along with the historical context\, tips for effective searching and using it to trace elusive relatives\, we’ll learn how the 1921 Census will help you understand your ancestors’ lives better. And your own. \nThis detailed snapshot of 38 million lives will be available on line from 6th January. \nMidland Ancestors has been able to get Myko Clelland\, Regional Licensing & Outreach Manager at Findmypast to tell us all about it and how we can use it to enhance the knowledge of our ancestors. \nMyko (aka The Dapper Historian) has family roots in our area so is ideally placed to be giving us this presentation.\n  \nAn Online event using Zoom. Visit this page to find out how we do it. \nYou can Register now by using this link – 1921 Census\n  \nRegistration closes at 12:00 noon the day prior\, be in good time or be disappointed. It is anticipated there will be high demand for this presentation\, there is no limit on numbers but someone has to press the buttons\, along with walking the dog\, preping the lunch\, washing and ironing etc. \nAll registrants will be acknowledged with joining instructions included. Meeting times are prompt\, please allow yourself good time. “Doors Open” at 1:30 pm for 2:00 pm start.\n  \nAll Midland Ancestors presentations are the intellectual property of the speaker presenting. Copying or recording any event in any way is strictly prohibited without the express permission of the speaker. Midland Ancestors cannot be held responsible for any illegal copying or recording that may take place during this event. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/online-event-introduction-to-the-1921-census/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220126T134500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220126T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20211111T163846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T100725Z
UID:9452-1643204700-1643214600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Wolverhampton: 1921 Census Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Due to rising Covid infection rates\, the meeting at this venue is Cancelled but prospective attendees will still be able to join in with the event on Zoom.\nYou can Register from this page – Click Here \nJoin the Wolverhampton group meeting\, in person\, in the Terry Harding Room at Perton Civic Centre when we link in with the zoom presentation by Myko Clelland on the 1921 Census.  This will is an opportunity for members old and new to catch up with friends if you have not already attended a meeting at our new location. \nThis is an afternoon meeting and doors open at 1.45 p.m for a 2.00 p.m. start. \nThere is plenty of free parking (entrance to car park next to Sainsbury’s petrol station). \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-group-1921-census-presentation/
LOCATION:Perton Library\, Severn Drive\, Perton\, Wolverhampton\, West Midlands\, WV6 7QU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wolverhampton Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Penny Smith":MAILTO:wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220122T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20211116T122755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T113037Z
UID:9487-1642861800-1642867200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge: AGM followed by Society Resources
DESCRIPTION:Society Resources & Website\nA presentation by Caroline Mason and Phil Lamb \nCaroline is a long time volunteer worker at the group Family History Centre\, the little used resource at the BMI in Birmingham\, she will tell us what can be found there. Phil will give us a tour of the society website. \nThis meeting will be preceded by the AGM which should take no time at all. \nDo please note that this meeting is not on the usual Tuesday evening but a Saturday afternoon. \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-agm-followed-by-society-resources/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220119T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20211228T155009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211228T155009Z
UID:9681-1642617000-1642624200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Executive Committee Meeting\nTo which satellite group committee representatives are invited.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/executive-committee-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings,Private
ORGANIZER;CN="Jackie Cotterill":MAILTO:gensec@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220115T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20211029T160039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T101837Z
UID:9355-1642255200-1642262400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham: Motor Ambulance Units during WW1 - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Sadly Cancelled due to Covid\n  \nThe History of The Friends’ Ambulance Unit Motor Ambulance Convoy during WW1\n A Presentation by Paul Handford MBE \nThe talk looks at the experiences of those individuals who\, for conscience and other reasons\, chose to serve in the non-combatant Friends’ Ambulance Unit (Quakers) during World War I.  Paul will explore the evolution of the Unit\, the main area of work of the Unit – Motorised Ambulance Convoys recovering the wounded\, and the impact conscription had on the individuals and the organization\, including the experiences of Laurence Cadbury of the famous Cadbury family. Paul will also reflect on those members who lost their lives while serving with the FAU. \nPauls talk is supported by many rare original photographs from his own private collection and will also consider the research opportunities for the subject. \nPaul is Chair of the Military History Society of the West Midlands Police and has a specific interest in ambulance units and VAD’s of the 1st World War. \nNote that this meeting is on a Saturday afternoon. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-motor-ambulance-units-during-ww1/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Meetings,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Middleton":MAILTO:p.middleton@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220112T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20211013T104948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T232913Z
UID:9244-1642015800-1642021200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: 'Beer\, Bets and Bullbaiting'
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Mary Bodfish. Mary hails from Smethwick\, West Midlands\, and has been researching her family history – and more! – for many years\, and giving talks for over 20 years. \nOur forebears revelled in bull-baitings\, cockfighting\, boxing matches and abominable drunkenness; especially in the Black Country. The boozy\, bloody amusements of the working classes rose and fell – and something remains of them today. \n— \nWe are pleased to announce that Mary has agreed to give this talk online using Zoom. Registration is now OPEN \nYou can register by using this link: Beer\, Bets and Bull-baiting \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you lose the link for any reason\, just re-register to receive a new one. \n“Doors Open” at 7:15pm for 7:30pm start. \nMeeting times are prompt\, please allow yourself good time\, especially if you’re using Zoom for the first time. \nVisit this page to find out how we do it. \nAll registrants will be acknowledged with joining instructions included. \nAll Midland Ancestors presentations are the intellectual property of the speaker presenting. Copying or recording any event in any way is strictly prohibited without the express permission of the speaker. Midland Ancestors cannot be held responsible for any illegal copying or recording that may take place during this event. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-beer-bets-and-bullbaiting/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:Kenilworth Meetings,On Line Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lesley Plant":MAILTO:kenilworthfhs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220108T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20211123T162421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T151935Z
UID:9574-1641636000-1641646800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:London: Talk and tour of the Foundling Museum - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Sadly Cancelled due to Covid\nA visit to The Foundling Museum – guided tour starts at 10:30. \n40 Brunswick Square\, London WC1N 1AZ  www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk \nNearest underground stations Russell Square (5 minutes’ walk)\, Kings Cross/St Pancras & Euston (10 minutes’ walk). Buses 7\, 59\, 68\, 91\, 98\, 168 & 188. \nMore details will be available in December – charge £10 per head for a full day at the museum.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/talk-and-tour-of-the-foundling-museum/
CATEGORIES:London Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="David Kerr":MAILTO:londonevents@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220104
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20210912T155243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T092002Z
UID:9169-1641168000-1641254399@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:New Years Day
DESCRIPTION:New Years Day Bank Holiday (substitute day)
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/new-years-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211229
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20200702T163252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T163739Z
UID:7838-1640649600-1640735999@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Boxing Day
DESCRIPTION:Bank Holiday Substitute Day \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/boxing-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211228
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20200702T163441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T163813Z
UID:7843-1640563200-1640649599@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Day substitute
DESCRIPTION:Bank Holiday Substitute Day \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/christmas-day-substitute/
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211226
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20200702T163853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T163957Z
UID:7847-1640390400-1640476799@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:Actual Christmas Day \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/christmas-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211214T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20211029T164435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T164435Z
UID:9372-1639510200-1639510200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Bromsgrove: (no meeting)
DESCRIPTION:No meeting for Bromsgrove Group in December
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/bromsgrove-no-meeting/
LOCATION:Bromsgrove Methodist Centre\, 19 Stratford Road\, Bromsgrove\, Worcs\, B60 1AS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Sharpe":MAILTO:chair@bromsgrovebmsgh.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211208T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20210114T100809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T100809Z
UID:8504-1638991800-1638997200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: Members' Evening and Christmas Social
DESCRIPTION:Family History Workshop or Members’ Evening.  Topic to be confirmed. \nChristmas Social\nVisitors are invited to bring a festive plate of food for one\, which can be shared. We’ll provide the sparkling refreshments.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-members-evening-and-christmas-social-2/
LOCATION:Kenilworth\, Kenilworth Centre\, Abbey End\,\, Kenilworth\, Warwickshire\, CV8 1QJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kenilworth Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Lesley Plant":MAILTO:kenilworthfhs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211208T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150248
CREATED:20211015T093900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T175144Z
UID:9278-1638972000-1638979200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:On Line Event: My Millward Family - Kingsley Norris Memorial Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Re-scheduled\, New Date & On Line. Not in the BMI\n  \nMy Millward Family – 50 Years Of Research\nA Presentation by Jackie Cotterill \nJackie says – This is the story of researching my paternal family and what started as a journey of hope\,  after 50 years\, I am no further forward – or back – than when I started in 1969.  But what it does show is just how researching your family history has changed over the years. \nJackie is\, as we would expect\, an avid genealogist. She has been a family historian for more than 50 years. \n  \nDoor Prize\nKindly donated by Steph Russell\, today we have a “Door Prize” which is a copy of  Family Tree Maker software to assist with recording your family history research. To be eligible all you have to do is be in attendance on the day. A name will be selected at random from the Register of Participants at the end of the meeting and the result announced immediately. \nFamily Tree Maker for pc or Mac\, download normally priced at £79.95 – thank you Steph \n  \nThe Kingsley Norris Memorial Lecture is always by a society member.\nIt was from a germ of an idea of Dr. Stuart Kingsley Norris\, retired surgeon at Birmingham Eye Hospital\, that BMSGH now Midland Ancestors\, was established in 1963. As its pioneering founder member\, after his untimely death in 1972\, this annual lecture was set up in his memory. \n  \nAn Online event using Zoom. Visit this page to find out how we do it. \nYou can Register now by using this link – Millward Family\nAll registrants will be acknowledged with joining instructions included\, Registration closes at 12:00 noon the day prior. Meeting times are prompt\, please allow yourself good time. “Doors Open” at 1:30 pm for 2:00 pm start. \nAll Midland Ancestors presentations are the intellectual property of the speaker presenting. Copying or recording any event in any way is strictly prohibited without the express permission of the speaker. Midland Ancestors cannot be held responsible for any illegal copying or recording that may take place during this event. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-my-millward-family-kingsley-norris-memorial-lecture/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Middleton":MAILTO:p.middleton@mid-anc.uk
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