Last call and cheap at the price! Into genealogy? Then surely you have heard about the Guild of One-Name Studies which is the world's leading organisation for one-name studies. The Guild is a charitable organisation dedicated to promoting the public understanding of one-name studies and the preservation and accessibility of the resultant information. Much of the work the Guild undertakes involves educating the budding genealogist in research techniques. We return to Amersham as a central location where we are able to expand on how to improve your research by using various techniques and especially by following the Guild's 'Seven Pillars of Wisdom' maxim; learn more about this on the day which starts at 09:30 for 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 10th August 2013 at Amersham Free Church Hall, Woodside Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6AJ, UK This seminar is open to both Members and non-members alike - everyone is welcome! Subjects covered will include: “My 2001 Census and where to find them” - Rodney Brackstone Low cost techniques for discovering your more recent relatives. “Mapping techniques” - Gerald Cooke We all enjoy maps to show with our family history; learn how to make your own. “Manipulating data in Excel” - Ken Toll Once you’ve collected the information and placed it in a spreadsheet, what next? “Using social media to your advantage in a One-Name Study” - Debbie Kennett Using Facebook, Twitter and other modern methods to find contacts. The cost of the seminar will be £6 per person, including refreshments. The closing date for applications is 4th August 2013. Book here: <http://one-name.org/seminar_2013aug_amersham.html>http://one-name.org/seminar_2013aug_amersham.html Further information may be obtained by telephoning the Guild HelpDesk on 0800 011 2182, or by email from <mailto:seminar-booking@one-name.org>seminar-booking@one-name.org Rod Clayburn, Secretary to the Guild Seminar Sub-Committee RSVP. Please support the St.George Foundation: www.adecentlife.org