I am a retired professional genealogist with considerable experience in English research. I currently serve as the vice chairman and education officer of the Family History Federation (Federation of Family History Societies). I am a Fellow of AGRA (The Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives) the body which represents professional genealogists throughout England and Wales and was a former Chairman.

I am a Fellow of the Society of Genealogists and previously served as a trustee and chairman of the Society Education Committee. I have authored several books in the Society’s “My Ancestor” series including My Ancestor was an Agricultural Labourer, My Ancestor was a Mormon, My Ancestor was in the Royal Navy and My Ancestor was a Leather Worker and have also written “Family History Research Challenges and how to solve them” and “Introducing Manorial Records” published by Family History Books.

I taught Family History at both basic and advanced levels at various adult education centres in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire and currently lecture and run workshops at many family history societies, U3A Groups and other organisations interested in local, social and family history

Debbie Bradley has been a professional genealogist and speaker for over 10 years and has a Postgraduate Certificate from the University of Strathclyde.  Debbie a member of AGRA (Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives)

This talk is aimed at those who are either starting to research their Family History or who have started and would like guidance on what to look for and where to look as well as hints and tips based on experience. Although aimed at ‘beginners’, more advanced researchers usually find items of interest or ones forgotten.

Roy Winchester has been a member of SFHG for over 20 years and held a number of positions in the group.  He has given versions of this talk to SFHG meetings, U3A groups and other societies etc.  

Open to members and non members

The History of Chailey Heritage.

Janice has have completed many courses on genealogy, and have the PG Certificate in Genealogy from the University of Strathclyde, but would still describe myself as an ‘enthusiastic amateur’. My interests range from Devon and Cornwall to Wales, Scotland, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. I have a one name study – Rowlings - one of my 3 x Gt Grandfathers from that last marriage certificate.