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SUMMARY:Stourbridge: Group Open Day & Family History Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Grow your family tree with Midland Ancestors\nThe Stourbridge Group throw their doors open to the local community and invite them to come along to St. Peters Church Hall in Pedmore and see who we are. \nGrow your family tree with our expert advice and free access to the groups family history resources. Learn how to use the three different search methods with Find My Past\, get access and guidance with Family Search\, and library version of Ancestry. Find how to use your local BMD website to access records from your local register office. There will also be available access to the Midland Ancestors Family History Centre and Library resources in Birmingham via remote link. \nRefreshments available \nDo please note that this meeting is not a Tuesday evening but a Saturday \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-group-open-day-family-history-workshop/
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:20220427T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220427T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20211228T155148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T084810Z
UID:9685-1651084200-1651091400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Executive Committee Meeting\nTo which satellite group committee representative members are invited
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/executive-committee-meeting-11/
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:20220427T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220427T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20211111T172226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T130134Z
UID:9463-1651087800-1651095000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Wolverhampton: Scandal at The Star Theatre
DESCRIPTION:An evening talk by Kate Hartland-Westwood. \nKate will be discussing real events that took place at the Star Theatre in Wolverhampton.  In 1895 a local theatre owner was accused of assaulting three girls but what really happened? \n  \nDoors open at 7.15 p.m. for a 7.30 p.m. start \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-scandal-at-the-star-theatre/
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;VALUE=DATE:20220502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220503
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20210921T111029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T111029Z
UID:9202-1651449600-1651535999@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Bank Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Early May Bank Holiday \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/bank-holiday-6/
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220504T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20211029T183059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T172912Z
UID:9379-1651672800-1651680000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham Hybrid: Group AGM followed by Lunatick Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:Lunatick Astronomy\nPresenter Andrew Lound\nThe Lunar Society was one of the most influential groups in the 18th century\, no aspect of science and industry was overlooked at their monthly dinner parties. Although the development of the steam engine and coinage production became the main focus for Matthew Boulton\, he had developed a passion for astronomy. Andrew will tell us the story of the Lunar Society’s interest in astronomy based on new research that has revealed some surprising facts! \nA dramatic presentation beautifully illustrated and accompanied by music and presented with 18th Century flair! You won’t want to miss this one. \nAndrew is well known local speaker and commentator and has appeared numerous times on local radio and television. \nAndrews presentation will be preceded by – \nAnnual General Meeting\nDo not be put off by the AGM also being at the time of this meeting. At Midland Ancestors\, the record time for the AGM is about 7 minutes. We try to better it each year. \n  \n\nThis will be a Zoom Hybrid Meeting taking place in the Birmingham meeting Rooms and virtually.\nTo see more about how the business part of the afternoon will work and how to Register – Click Here \nVisit this page to find out how Zoom works for us. \n  \n\nNote that this meeting is the time of year when we have moved from a Saturday to a Wednesday. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-agm-followed-by-lunatick-astronomy/
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:20220510T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20220225T125225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T125225Z
UID:9978-1652211000-1652216400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Bromsgrove: Heir Hunting
DESCRIPTION:Professional heir hunter Helen Ball will share her secrets and experiences tracing benefactors of lost estates.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/bromsgrove-heir-hunting/
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:20220511T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220511T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20211013T111736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T111736Z
UID:9254-1652297400-1652297400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: ABM followed by 'Looking for Answers... a family quest'
DESCRIPTION:The branch’s annual business meeting will be followed by a talk by John Berkeley OBE (rescheduled from 13 Jan & 9 Jun 2021) \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-abm-followed-by-looking-for-answers-a-family-quest/
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:20220517T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220517T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20211116T123936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T094000Z
UID:9499-1652815800-1652821200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge: Going Out and Coming Home
DESCRIPTION:Going Out and Coming Home\nA presentation by Professor Mike Haynes. \nProfessor Haynes will look at how much we know about distances to work and going on day trips and how people travelled. \nMike says about his presentation – “It will be fun !” \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-subject-tba/
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:20220601T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20211029T183827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T103223Z
UID:9386-1654092000-1654099200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham Hybrid: Lost Industries and Businesses of Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:Lost Industries and Businesses of Birmingham\nPresenter Keith Clenton\nMost photographs used in this presentation come from The Birmingham Lives Carl Chinn Archive. Keith will bring to us the reality that despite the ability of Birmingham people to adapt to innovation\, for a variety of reasons there was a decline in manufacturing resulting in the closure of many firms. These images provide the only remaining evidence of what once provided work and income for our Birmingham forebears. \nPreviously planned for June 2020\, rescheduled due to CV19 \n  \nThis will be a Zoom Hybrid Meeting taking place in the Birmingham meeting Rooms and virtually.\nThose who are unable to get to the meeting rooms and intend instead to participate using Zoom can Register by using this link – Click here \nVisit this page to find out how we do it. \nNote that this meeting is the time of year when we have moved from a Saturday to a Wednesday. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-lost-industries-and-businesses-of-birmingham-2/
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;VALUE=DATE:20220602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220603
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20210921T111150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T111150Z
UID:9205-1654128000-1654214399@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Bank Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Spring Bank Holiday \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/bank-holiday-7/
CATEGORIES:Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220604
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20210921T111239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T111239Z
UID:9207-1654214400-1654300799@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Bank Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/bank-holiday-8/
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220608T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220608T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20211228T155253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211228T155328Z
UID:9687-1654713000-1654720200@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-13/
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:20220608T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220608T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20211013T112145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T103313Z
UID:9256-1654716600-1654716600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: 'My Churchley Family - A Typical West Midlands Family?'
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Richard Churchley (Rescheduled from 2020 and 14 Apr 2021) \nApologies: this was displaying as Thursday\, 9 June\, but the correct date is Wednesday\, 8 June [Updated: 27/05/2022]
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-my-churchley-family-a-typical-west-midlands-family-2/
LOCATION:Kenilworth\, Kenilworth Centre\, Abbey End\,\, Kenilworth\, Warwickshire\, CV8 1QJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kenilworth Meetings,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Lesley Plant":MAILTO:kenilworthfhs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220621T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220621T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20211116T124206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T091136Z
UID:9502-1655839800-1655845200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge: Stories from The Hive
DESCRIPTION:Stories from The Hive\nPaul Hudson with Stories from the Collection at The Hive \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-stories-from-the-hive/
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:20220629T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220629T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20211123T120648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T130351Z
UID:9470-1656531000-1656538200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Wolverhampton: Members Research Session
DESCRIPTION:Come along and join in a research session to help each other with problem solving and share ideas.  Bring details of your “missing ancestors”\, “brick walls” and other queries and see if others can help you find the answers. \nAccess to various records will be available. \nInternet access will be available so you can bring along a laptop\, an ipad or tablet. \nDoors open at 7.15 p.m. for a 7.30 p.m. start
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-members-research-session/
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:20220702T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220702T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20211126T114707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T120347Z
UID:9581-1656757800-1656765000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:London: Talk on 'using DNA research in your family tree'
DESCRIPTION:Karen Evans: “Using DNA research in your family tree”. \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-talk-on-using-dna-research-in-your-family-tree/
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:20220706T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220706T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20211101T111925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T075301Z
UID:9420-1657116000-1657123200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham Hybrid: Where Does My Family Come From?
DESCRIPTION:Where Does My Family Come From ? Unlocking the Secrets of DNA Testing\nPresenter – Karen Evans\nAdverts for DNA testing kits are constantly on the TV – but what do you actually get? \nThis talk covers understanding how the test works in very general terms\, getting the most from the test (what the results mean) and how to use the results to validate your paper research or overcome brick walls such as illegitimacy. \nKaren will also highlight the range of DNA testing and the pitfalls of which you may not be aware. \nKaren is a local author and writes a monthly column for Family Tree Magazine on getting the most out of your DNA results. \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 – DNA Testing \nVisit this page to find out how we do it. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-where-does-my-family-come-from/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220713T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20211013T112355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T112355Z
UID:9258-1657740600-1657746000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: Summer Social Members' Evening
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-summer-social-members-evening/
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:20220719T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220719T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20211116T124644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T091332Z
UID:9504-1658257200-1658262600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge: Local Visit.
DESCRIPTION:Group Visit\nThis year we will be visiting St Mary’s Church\, Kingswinford for a guided tour by Margaret Penn. St Mary’s Church Kingswinford has been in existence since 12th Century and probably longer. \n  \nNote an earlier start than when we gather at our usual meeting rooms. \nCost £4\, advance booking essential. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-local-visit/
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220727T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220727T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20211228T155432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211228T155432Z
UID:9690-1658946600-1658953800@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-14/
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:20220727T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220727T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20211123T121839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T160821Z
UID:9549-1658950200-1658957400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Wolverhampton: Coroners' Inquest Records
DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Genealogist Liz Palmer will be sharing her knowledge of Coroners’ Inquest Records and how these can be useful in discovering more details to help with family history research. \nEven if you have not yet encountered a death in your research that has resulted in a coroners inquest you never know when this may happen.  Join us for an interesting evening and learn about records that will help you. \nDoors open at 7.15 p.m. for a 7.30 p.m. start. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-coroners-inquest-records/
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;VALUE=DATE:20220822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220823
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20210921T111336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T111336Z
UID:9209-1661126400-1661212799@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Bank Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Summer Bank Holiday \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/bank-holiday-9/
CATEGORIES:Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220907T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20211101T105426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T090650Z
UID:9406-1662559200-1662566400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham: The Role of Women in Medieval Heraldry
DESCRIPTION:The Role of Women in Medieval Heraldry – The Peplow Memorial Lecture\nSpeaker: Dr. Paul A. Fox\nEarly heraldry at a superficial level appears to have been a very masculine affair\, but women played a much more important role than has been generally recognised.  Moreover\, the frequency with which maternal arms (or elements thereof) were inherited has been under-estimated. Such transmission can provide vital clues for pedigrees. This presentation will include some long forgotten curiosities in the way that women formerly distinguished their personal arms from those of their husbands and fathers. \nPaul is an heraldist\, genealogist\, medievalist writer\, historical researcher\, lecturer and Editor of The Coat of Arms magazine. \n  \nThis will be a face to face meeting \, unfortunately it is not possible to have Zoom as part of it.\n  \nWilliam Augustus Peplow\nGus as he was known was a successful business man from the Black Country and descended from a long line of clockmakers. He had a keen interest in Heraldry\, which he helped develop in the society\, also making authoritative surveys of the hatchments of Worcestershire. He later became President of the Worcester Archaeological Society and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. After his demise in 1983 this annual lecture was set up in his memory. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-the-role-of-women-in-medieval-heraldry/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220913T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20220903T173024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T085858Z
UID:10318-1663097400-1663102800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Bromsgrove: Flowers in the Field
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Sandra Taylor. Nursing in the First World War.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/flowers-in-the-field/
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:20220914T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220914T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20211228T155544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T084742Z
UID:9692-1663180200-1663187400@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-15/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings,Private
ORGANIZER;CN="Jackie Cotterill":MAILTO:gensec@midanc.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220914T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20211013T112842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T112842Z
UID:9260-1663183800-1663189200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: 'The Unknown Socialist: John Frearson - hooks\, screws and a giant!'
DESCRIPTION:A talk by John Frearson \nWitness to Owenites [1830s]\, Co-operation [1850s] and Morris’s Socialism [1880s]. Wife born at Waterloo. Bookseller\, reformer\, socialist\, inventor of cross-head screws. Managed a French giant!
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-the-unknown-socialist-john-frearson-hooks-screws-and-a-giant/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220920T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20211116T125604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T150216Z
UID:9508-1663702200-1663707600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge: Herbert Austin & Longbridge
DESCRIPTION:Herbert Austin and Longbridge by Max Hunt\nMax’s talk will give an enthralling insight into the Motoring Mastermind of Lord Austin. He will tell us of Herbert Austin’s beginnings on a family farm\, the development of sheep shearing equipment\, the early development of his cars\, the progress of the Longbridge Factory and the enormous contribution to the war effort during two World Wars. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-herbert-austin-longbridge/
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:20220923T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20220810T192649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T192649Z
UID:10271-1663929000-1663938000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Who Were Your Ancestors?
DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to Family History course over  six weeks\, held each Friday morning from 23rd September 2022\, run by Penny Smith of Midland Ancestors for Wolverhampton Archives. \nFind out how to research your family history\, understand the records and where to find them including those within the Archives.  The course is open to all and covers records from England and Wales not just Wolverhampton.   Lots of handouts\, charts\, guidance\, advice\, tips and all you need to get started on your journey of discovery. \nAlso the possibility of a 1-2-1 session at the end of the course for some personalised help. \n  \nCourse fee £30 is payable to the Archives.  Free parking.  Call 01902 552480 to book a place.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/who-were-your-ancestors/
LOCATION:Wolverhampton Archives\, Molineux House\, Whitmore Hill\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1SF
CATEGORIES:Classes,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Penny Smith":MAILTO:wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220925T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20220423T151930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T121650Z
UID:10107-1664100000-1664121600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Heritage Event - Local & Family History Fair
DESCRIPTION:Midland Ancestors own Heritage Event\nAfter the successful event pre-covid\, Midland Ancestors will again be hosting their Heritage Event\, \nThe Birmingham Local and Family History Fair\nWith 35+ tables this community focussed event for Birmingham will feature not for profit local groups\, history groups and genealogy groups\, specialist interest groups\, small commercials for postcards\, photographs\, memorabilia\, books\, local artwork\, souvenirs and military interest. It will enable them all to show case their work to the general public and local community. \nIn The Theatre at The Midland Arts Centre Cannon Hill Park \nSunday 25th Sept 2022 10:00 – 4:00\nLocal groups who have an interest in attending are encouraged to do so. For further information or a booking form please email historyfair@midanc.uk \nTo download a flyer click on the image or here – Flyer \nThe Fair has a dedicated website – www.birminghamhistoryfair.uk \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/heritage-event-local-family-history-fair/
LOCATION:MAC Cannon Hill Park\, Queens Ride\, Birmingham\, B12 9QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fairs,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="PJ Lamb":MAILTO:pjlamb@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220928T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T014528
CREATED:20211123T122947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T130457Z
UID:9552-1664373600-1664380800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Wolverhampton:  Who's The Daddy?
DESCRIPTION:We all encounter illegitimate births at different times in our research and the general view is that it is impossible\, or at the least very difficult\, to identify the father.  There are records that you can use to attempt to uncover the truth about the parentage – have you explored them all? \nPenny\, our group leader\, will be demonstrating some of the records that may help you identify who’s the daddy. \n  \nPlease note this is an afternoon meeting.     Doors open at 1.45 p.m. for 2.00 p.m. start
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-whos-the-daddy/
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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