a black and white photo of a crowd of people clapping and smiling . ALT: a black and white photo of a crowd of people clapping and smiling .

Early warning for #WestMiddlesexFHS members. Thurs 19 March is not just about using #AI in family history, it is our AGM. Your annual chance to hear how the society is faring, our challenges and how we are meeting them.check our website www.west-middlesex-fhs.org.uk for full details. See you there

a painting of a city with the word nsx on the bottom right corner ALT: a painting of a city with the word nsx on the bottom right corner

Do you wonder how we will do #familyhistory in the future?
Join #WestMiddlesexFHS on Thurs 19 Feb to hear #NickBarratt on The Future of Family History in the Digital Age.
Meeting is at #StJohnsCentre Isleworth and on Zoom. Doors open at 7.30 pm (UK time). Full details www.west-middlesex-fhs.org.uk

a man in a suit and tie is behind bars with the words never underestimate the power of social media ALT: a man in a suit and tie is behind bars with the words never underestimate the power of social media

Using Social Media for Family History - that’s the title for January’s #WestMiddlesexFHS talk by #Kelly Cornwall. Come and join us on Thurs 15 Jan.Doors open 7.30pm , talk to start at 7.45pm. Check the website for full details. Book early to avoid disappointment!

a green background with the words happy festivus for the rest of us on it ALT: a green background with the words happy festivus for the rest of us on it

Time to relax, time to hunker down with your favourite #genealogical brick walls and play with your #DNA. That’s right, it’s #Christmas!!! Have a merry and peaceful time and #WestMiddlesexFHS will see you next year.

a merry christmas greeting card with a christmas tree gingerbread man candy cane and present ALT: a merry christmas greeting card with a christmas tree gingerbread man candy cane and present

How do you do your #familyhistory?
December’s #WestMiddlesexFHS subject. Five brave members will expose their systems on Thursday 18 Dec. Doors open at 7.30. Join us in person for Xmas cheer or settle back on Zoom with your favourite drink. Full details at www.west-middlesex-fhs.org.uk.

a computer generated image of a dna molecule with the letters g and g visible ALT: a computer generated image of a dna molecule with the letters g and g visible

Hunting an elusive male ancestor! Then come to the next #WestMiddlesexFHS meeting and hear #MartinMcDowell talk about Y-DNA ! Thursday 20 November. Hybrid meeting on Zoom and at St John’s Centre Isleworth. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Full details on joining by Zoom at www.west-middlesex-fhs.org.uk

a smiley face with its tongue sticking out and the words " new kantko member to take advantage of " below it ALT: a smiley face with its tongue sticking out and the words " new kantko member to take advantage of " below it

Heads up for a good deal! If you join #WestMiddlesexFHS now, you’ll get an extra month free not to mention a 15% discount on #FindMyPast! Nip over to our website (www.west-middlesex-fhs.org.uk) and see what we can offer you. You might be surprised.

a black and white photo of a crowd of people applauding with the words bravo written in the corner ALT: a black and white photo of a crowd of people applauding with the words bravo written in the corner

Whatever happened to Aunt Gonda? You don’t know? Then come to the #WestMiddlesexFHS talk on Thursday 16 Oct and hear Dr Phil Isherwood talk about her . Hybrid meeting at St John’s Isleworth, doors open 7.30. To join by Zoom go to www.west-middlesex-FHS.org.uk. See you there!

a gnome is holding a sign that says " you 're part of the family " ALT: a gnome is holding a sign that says " you 're part of the family "

What has 32 ancient parishes, a wealth of experience provided by members and committee, monthly talks, a quarterly journal and is offering you 15 months membership for the price of 12? #WestMiddlesexFHS.
west-middlesex-fhs.org.uk/content/memb....
Go on, you know you want to 😀

Never mind remembering 5 November, remember Saturday 4 October! The #FamilyHistoryShow is at #KemptonPark and so is #WestMiddlesexFHS! Come and see us there!

an illustration of a family tree with penguins and a banner that says family tree ALT: an illustration of a family tree with penguins and a banner that says family tree

Save the date! Saturday 25 October. #OxfordshireFamilyHistoryFair is being held at #CherwellSchool in Oxford. #WestMiddlesexFHS will be there. Come
and visit us - were there to offer help and advice wherever your ancestors came from!

a cartoon of spongebob with the words an event behind him ALT: a cartoon of spongebob with the words an event behind him

If you’re missing summer fun, try something new for autumn! Come and visit #WestMiddlesexFHS at #theFamilyHistoryShow at #KemptonPark on Saturday 4 October. Stalls, talks, expert advice, cafe - and if you fancy a bit of exercise, there’s a paddock to run round!
thefamilyhistoryshow.com.

a person is holding a birth certificate that says megan griffin ALT: a person is holding a birth certificate that says megan griffin

It’s that time again! #WestMiddlesexFHS are holding their monthly talk.Thursday 18 September sees is Linda Hammond’s talk “Help! What do I do before 1837?” Hybrid meeting on Zoom and at St John’s Centre Isleworth. Doors open 7.30. All welcome. Zoom joining details on www.west-middlesex-fhs.org.uk

a white letter a with a purple circle in the middle ALT: a white letter a with a purple circle in the middle

AI - for or against? Expert or rookie? Whatever your status or stance, you can hear #AndrewRedfern speaking at the #WestMiddlesexFHS July
Meeting. Thursday 19July, hybrid meeting . Doors open 7.30. Everyone welcome. Zoom link can be found at www.west-middlesex-fhs.org.uk.
Come and join us!

a brown background with the words good morning in yellow ALT: a brown background with the words good morning in yellow

#WestMiddlesexFHS has a dedicated email offering help for anyone encountering a genealogical brick wall or rabbit hole! We don’t carry out research for you but are always happy to help with queries about West Middlesex. Advice@west-middlesex-fhs.org.uk. Simple!

#WestMiddlesexFHS members Come and find out how MI burial details make it to #FindMyPast at our June talk. Roland Bostock is our speaker. Thursday 19 June, hybrid meeting. Doors open at 7.30, talk begins at 7.45.
Everybody welcome -full details www.west-middlesex-FHS.org.uk

a woman in a zebra print shirt is screaming with the words family history is about to take place behind her ALT: a woman in a zebra print shirt is screaming with the words family history is about to take place behind her

How do they make #WDYTYA?
The #WestMiddlesexFHS meeting on Thursday 17 April reveals all when #NickBarrett takes us “Behind the scenes at Who Do You Think You Are”
Hybrid meeting on Zoom and at St John’s Centre Isleworth, doors open at 7.30. All welcome. Full details www.west-middlesex-fhs.org.uk.

a cartoon penguin holds up a sign that says that 's a scam ALT: a cartoon penguin holds up a sign that says that 's a scam

#WestMiddlesexFHS members.
Basic hints for avoiding scams:
Don’t be panicked into immediate action
Never click a link in an email
If “your bank” phones and tells you to move your account, don’t.
Never phone back on the number they give you.
Phone a friend for help or advice

a view of a lush green valley with a lake in the background ALT: a view of a lush green valley with a lake in the background

Thursday (tomorrow) is a good day for anyone with #Irish roots! #DrPennyWalters is speaking about #IrishHeritage. Come for the talk and stay for a cup of tea and a chat! #WestMiddlesexFHS. Hybrid meeting, doors open at 7.30 and everyone is welcome. Full details at www.west-middlesex-fhs.org.uk

On Thursday 16 Jan, #WestMiddlesexFHS are hosting a talk on The Real Downton Abbey- this book could be really useful!

Have you done it yet?
“ It” being the renewal of your #WestMiddlesexFHS subscription.
You’ve only got until the end of January before it vanishes!

a cartoon reindeer is sitting next to a christmas tree and candy canes ALT: a cartoon reindeer is sitting next to a christmas tree and candy canes

Love other people’s family stories and photos? #WestMiddlesexFHS Christmas meeting is a feast as members share their histories and photos. Thursday 19 Dec. Hybrid meeting. All welcome. See west-middlesex-fhs.org.uk for full details.
And if you can’t attend, Happy Christmas m!

a picture of a bear with the words you 're beary welcome ALT: a picture of a bear with the words you 're beary welcome

How about giving the gift of family history to someone this Christmas? We’ld love you to join #WestMiddlesexFHS but there are 100s of #FamilyHistorySocieties out there! All waiting to welcome new members.

#historyundertheground. Don’t neglect your burials!. Who knows what a headstone might tell you.
#WestMiddlesexFHS have 2 intrepid volunteers who are working through our local burial grounds, photographing and transcribing headstones. Results are uploaded to
#FindmyPast. Take a look