Training Courses
Beginners’ Family History Courses
You don’t have to be a member of the Society to participate and the courses, run by experienced volunteers, take place at our research room in Meltham. Our courses are held on either Thursday mornings or Thursday evenings. All courses run for six weeks, either from 9.45 am to 11.45 pm or 18.45 pm to 20.45 pm. The cost of the six-week course is £40 and this includes an Ancestral Notebook in which to record your findings.
“You run a fabulous and extremely informative introduction to family history. I had no idea how to start, having very little documentation, and have been delighted to find many family members. Your assistance and expertise is exceptional – thank you so much. I have been ‘bitten by the bug’ and intend to continue with my research, hoping to find some of the attached ‘social history’.”
Joanna, March 2025
Our courses for 2025 are now full, but we are happy to take names for courses starting in February and March 2026.
Please use the Contact Form, via the button below, and select ‘Secretary’ to ask for more details.
More about our Courses
Sessions include:
- Starting Out
- Using Free Resources
- Civil Registration
- Understanding Census Records
- Parish Registers
- Wills and Probate