Genealogy Chat

I haven't been to one of these Fairs yet. They don't come down this way as they're so poorly attended when they have ventured further south than Bristol. Is there any point going to a Fair in a different area to the ones being researched? My lot are London, Suffolk and Derbyshire, all rather too far for a day's visit, so what, if anything, would I find useful at, say, the Gloucester one (not that I can come because I'm looking after grand-daughter!) All the best Mary S. Devon

Hi Mary, As I've said, I'm going because I don't have much time to get away for the big fairs. I'm only thinking about going to RHS in May because I'm originally from the London area and I can get a bed for the night (hopefully). I just want to see what's on offer, as I'm fairly new to this and don't have any CD's at the moment. Friday's are my day off (TGIF!) and I'm usually on the computer for most of the day trying to get info., or I'm checking it. It would be good to meet the other Glos. folk!! Best wishes, Lynne

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Hi All! After all that the 'fickle finger of fate' fottled in and the car is on the blink in a big way - so I couldn't make the Fair, sorry! Maybe next time.... Best wishes Ann, Sam and all.... Lynne

Me neither :( My daughter had a football match and what with taking advantage of the lovely "drying" weather, bed-changing etc... Just didn't have time, duvet covers blowing nicely in the breeze;)

I went and it was great, loads there and lots of people too. pity you couldn't make it Linda and Sam, and there I was looking for 'the vicar of Dibley'! Must have stared at loads of people wondering if I knew them. There were lots of bargains to be had, past issues of the different societies qharterly magazines for 10p a time etc. There were lots of societies there too - Berkshire, Oxford, wiltshire, Somerset 7 Dorset, Dorset, Gloucester of course, Glamorgan (where a nice man found my husband's grandfather's death for me on the burial index), Cardiganshire, bristol and Avon. Then there was the man who sells the large family trees to write on, a lady with photo albums, postcard sellers, book stalls, stall selling Pigots discs etc. I was there over two hours, and husband was happy because there was also a snack bar where you could get tea, coffee and bacon rolls etc. Ann Glos

I've seen this too late! Are any of you members of glos fhs? There is a trip to Kew in May. I've booked a place and don't know a soul! I'm just west of Gloucester, strange to find others so near but so far! Sylvie

Ann - I made it to the Glos show and it was well worth it (1st one I've been to and have now joined Glos FHS!) LOADS of people there - it was like 'Antiques Roadshow' (in terms of volume of people, not age, I hasten to add). Found out about 5 things I didn't know, got a certificate 'decoded', and chatted to some very friendly people.

Sheila, Pleased you enjoyed it and joined Glos FHS. Wasn't it crowded. My husband alsways remarks on how mixed the ages/types of people are who go, from the very ol;d to the very young, male/female. Sylvie, As you see I am a member, sorry you missed the fair. I have not booked to go to Kew. I ma sure hat everyone will be friendly on the trip. Where exactly do you live? Do you go to the meetings of GFHS? i haven't been to one yet, mainly because i don't fancy walking into a room full of strangers on my own, although, as I have said i am sure they would be friendly. It is just making the first move!! Ann Glos

Hi Ann I'm in Taynton - that is about 10 miles west of Gloucester - out near Newent way. I've not been to any meetings because I always felt that it would be Gloucester based and I don't have any family (alive or dead) in this area - I'll come along with you though - you never know what is there 'till you ry it! Where are you and where are the meetings? Sylvie