Colleagues Wednesday 11 June 2003 marks the second “Family Tree Day” in Oxfordshire, which on this occasion will be held at the Centre for Oxfordshire Studies. This will be a family history extravaganza not to be missed. Hosted by the staff of the Centre for Oxfordshire Studies in conjunction with the Oxfordshire Family History Society, the day will have numerous attractions including :- 1. computer demonstrations by some of the members of the society’s Computer Group. Topics likely to be covered include family history on the internet, family history data on CD and genealogy computer packages. 2. the chance to browse and make purchases from the society’s extensive bookstall. 3. the opportunity to make purchases of CD and microfiche from the society without incurring those irritating postal charges. The society’s computerised search services and birth brief index will also be available for consultation. However, probably the best feature of “Family Tree Day” will be the opportunity for family historians to consult records of relevance to their research with an expert at their elbow. The researcher will be able to use the Centre’s records and resources, and then to discuss their problems and findings with members of the society committee and other experienced family historians. We can’t guarantee that visitors will leave the venue with a complete pedigree back to William the Conqueror, but nevertheless we hope that the day will prove to be an enjoyable and thought-provoking event. “Family Tree Day” will be held on Wednesday 11 June 2003 at :- Centre for Oxfordshire Studies Central Library Westgate Oxford OX1 1DJ The event will start at 12.00 noon and end at 5.00pm. Admission is free and all visitors are welcome. Further information about “Family Tree Day” and about the Oxfordshire Family History Society can be obtained from the society’s website at :- <A HREF="http://www.ofhs.org.uk/">www.ofhs.org.uk</A> Further information about the Centre for Oxfordshire Studies and how to find it can be obtained from that office's website at :- <A HREF="http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/index/things_to_do/cos.htm">http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/index/things_to_do/cos.htm</A> Those with further specific queries can contact me by e-mail and I will do my best to help. Paul Gaskell Minutes Secretary and Publicity Officer Oxfordshire Family History Society <A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A>