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Sat 1st August 2009


Title: "Celebration of Family History"
Location Astley Hall, Chorley PR7 1NP
Dates Saturday 1st August 2009
www www.lfhhs.org.uk/chorley
Open 11.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Entry cost Admission Free
Desc: This is an event for everyone interested in family history. Both beginners and more experienced family historians will be able to talk with representatives of services and voluntary groups linked to family history research. Resources will be displayed and on sale. Astley Hall itself will be open to the public.
Parking etc Car parking at Hall Gate, Astley Village, Chorley. By bus to Astley Village from Chorley Interchange.
Phone 01257 262028
Email chorleyinfo@lhhs.org.uk
Exhibitors info Stands 01257 262028
LFHHS Stand Yes

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Gloria

I'd be dangerous with a brain.

We did this last year?

Are yo up for it this year?

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Mel

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Yes, definitely going again this year. I will take note of the talks this time, and perhaps listen to more. I do love a wander round there.

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Gloria

I'd be dangerous with a brain.

A bit more about it-----




The Chorley Branch of the Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society
holds its
5th Annual “Celebration of Family History”
in the
Great Hall of Astley Hall and in Astley Hall Coach House, Chorley
on
Saturday 1st August 2009 from 11.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.

Admission is free and all areas used for the ”Celebration” have disabled access.

Commercial, voluntary and public organisations with links to family history will host stands, display materials and offer advice on how to move forward with research.

Amongst the groups present will be:



Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society (incl. Chorley Branch)
Chorley Historical Society Chorley Reference Library
Bolton Family History Society LFHHS Irish Ancestry Group
Registration Certification Service Landy Publishing
Antiquarian Postcards Local Military Records
North Meols Family History Society Rimmer Family History Society
Upholland Family History Society Catholic Family History Society
Family History Partnership LancsBMD – Chorley District Team

In addition, Astley Hall will be open to the public (admission free) and the Friends of Astley Hall will be present in period costume. The Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society’s Chorley Research Centre in Astley Hall Farmhouse will be open throughout the day.

The “Celebration” should appeal to anyone interested in family history, particularly to family historians with a Lancastrian ancestry. This is an event not to be missed!

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Gloria

I'd be dangerous with a brain.

Do you know what talks there will be Gloria?
I'll perhaps have a sniff round the web to see if I can find any info later.

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Mel

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Couldn't find any info online. I guess it will be in the programme when we get there.

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Mel

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I haven't seen any mention of the talks, I hope there are some again.

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Gloria

I'd be dangerous with a brain.

http://www.lfhhs.org.uk/chorley/celebration/index.htm
'During the day, there will be talks related to Family History'

Shame they don't publish the program here. Enthusiasts could plan their day around the talks that are of interest to them.

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Mel

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Cocked up last night. I invited my parents and in-laws for a meal on Saturday night, forgetting that I will be out all day and not able to cook said meal!

Luckily mum asked this afternoon what time we will be back on Saturday. M-in-law had to re-jig her weekend but I am now cooking Sunday lunch instead. I only want to show off and feed them my home-grown veggies!

Is it my age?

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Mel

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Your age I wish I was your age Mel.

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Gloria

I'd be dangerous with a brain.

What time are you going to be there tomorrow Gloria? Will text you later in case you don't come online.

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Mel

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It starts at 11am so I will probably be there soon after that, have a quick look round, see what the talks are, and then plan some lunch around that. What time do you hope to make it?

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Gloria

I'd be dangerous with a brain.

Same. I shall leave here about 9:30....need to tell the Squirt so she can get her backside out of bed. Students!

Have you had any post from Roger?

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Mel

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Yes I have, I presume you mean the invite to the book launch. I have rung him to say we are going but we may have grandaughter in tow--all good fun. Are you coming??

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Gloria

I'd be dangerous with a brain.

Yes, niece and I. Mum was joining us but has a funeral to attend.

I have had a preview of the book when I visited Roger before my holiday. Local stuff as always.

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Mel

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