Posted with permission from Keith Taken from the Leaflet "Welcome to The Essex Reord Office 2008" ==== Many of the following events need to be booked in advance. Where a discount is shown for concessions it is only available to those with an ES40 or a NUS card. Family Day A day for children to bring their mums and dads (and grandparents, aunts, uncles…) to the Record Office and discover just how much fun history can be. This family day has calligraphy as its theme, so prepare for an illuminating experience! Friday 15th August, 10.30am - 3.00pm. Searchroom Tours This thirty minute tour will show you how to get the very best from the Record Office’s Searchroom – it’s ideal if you are just starting your research or perhaps want to go beyond using microfiche and microfilm. Tours start at 9.30am on Wednesday 17th September, Saturday 11th October, Wednesday 12th November, and Saturday 6th December. Family History for Beginners Are you keen to trace the history of your family, but don’t know where to begin? Then this short course is for you. From civil registration to parish registers, via the census and other specialist records, these sessions will explain where to begin, and how to continue, with your family history. Three consecutive weekly sessions, starting on Monday 22nd September, 10.30am - 12.00 noon. Treasures of the Record Office Our collection, which covers over six miles of shelves, includes many thousands of fascinating items. Join one of our Archivists for this opportunity to see some of the most interesting, beautiful and precious items in our care. Friday 26th September, 10.30am - 12.00 noon. Discover: House History Have you ever wondered about the history of your home? This session will enable you to begin to discover the history of your house, or other buildings, using the Record Office’s vast resources. Tuesday 7th October, 2.00pm - 4.00pm. In the Footsteps of a Witchfinder: A Manningtree Walk Join this walk and discover Manningtree as it would have been seen by the Matthew Hopkins, infamous Witchfinder General. Thursday 30th October at 2.30pm. Sad Shires and Bugles: A One Day Conference Considering the First World War As the ninetieth anniversary of the Armistice approaches, it is an appropriate time to review the history and effects of the First World War. Saturday 1st November, 10.00am - 4.30pm. Discover: Guardians’ Records Ideal for family historians and other researchers, this session will guide you through what Guardian’s records are, the information that they contain and how to access them. Tuesday 18th November, 2.00pm - 4.00pm. ==== To download the leaflet, check prices, make bookings or contact the ERO http://www.essexcc.gov.uk/vip8/ecc/ECCWebsite/dis/gui.jsp?channelOid=13813&guideOid=18311 If the link is too long, http://www.essex.gov.uk/ Using the "A-Z of Council Services", select E Scroll down to "Essex Record Office" Finally choose "What's On at the Record Office" the link to download is on the right Hope someone finds something of interest :-) Heather