Created by Julie Goucher, July 2019

We are fairly recently back from a visit to Scotland where we had some challenging weather. I have been visiting Scotland, at least once a year for the last thirty years.

In all that time, I do not think I have ever encountered the weather as harsh and cold, as this most recent trip. The temperature plunged to -6, though was predicted to be as low as -7. It was of course much colder further north – Annan is a market town just over the border, about 5 miles from Gretna. We did take the opportunity to visit and have cuddles with our great Niece, who is now five months old.

When we got home we had two events to get through, firstly was the emptying of the loft ready for insulation and then a couple of days later, a new central heating boiler.

Activity in the genealogical world has picked up. The latest Introduction to One-Names Studies course began just last week, then on Saturday I attended the virtual family history fair hosted by the East Surrey Family History Society – which was the topic for Web Wednesday (4). Three of us virtually manned the stand, which was enjoyable, we met other genealogists and caught us with some existing members. The event was well received and will take place again next January, so that is something to look forward to.

This week I begun to receive the assignment from students who took the Advanced One-Name Studies course last November and opted for their assignment to be marked.  I have not confirmed dates for the Advanced course for 2024, but if you would like to take the course, please get in touch.

Image created by the SOG, and used with permission

I am adding the final touches to a presentation, Beyond the Marriage Certificate, which is being delivered to the Society of Genealogists in two weeks – to read more information and to book please look HERE.

That is it until next time!