Dear Listers, If you don't subscribe to the Family Records Centre newsletter, you might want to take a look at the most recent issue at <http://www.familyrecords.gov.uk/frc/news/fr_35.htm>. In this issue, some explanation is given as to why the controversial step to move the family records services from the FRC to Kew is being taken. If you have Irish ancestors (and it seems like almost all of us do!), note the talk in September by Helen Kelly: "Researching Your Irish Ancestors." Best wishes, Lynne