Hello all The Hampshire Genealogical Society annual open day will take place this year on Sunday 25 September 2005 at the usual venue of Horndean Technology College, Merchistoun Rd, Horndean. Doors open at 10.00am and close at 4.00pm. The Society’s AGM (members only) follows at 4.30pm As usual, admission is FREE and attractions include the HGS Bookstall and Research Room, Surname Interests, Computer Genealogical Advice, Stands from Genealogical Suppliers, Other Family History Societies, New & Second Hand Books. The highlights of the day include three free lectures from genealogy experts which are always very informative. This year, we have been fortunate and can offer: Jeanne Bunting - 'Don't Delay; Write Today' John Hanson - 'A to Z of Occupations' Rod Neep - 'Meat on the Bones of Family History' Full details of the open day and of membership of the Society can be found at _www.hgs-online.org.uk_ (http://www.hgs-online.org.uk/) Take care Tony Knight HGS Publicity Officer