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JGSGB PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES & DIARY NOTES 2010/2011
Full details of meetings are sent to members quarterly in our Newsletter.  All London events including the library take place at 33 Seymour Place, London W1, unless advised to the contrary. For security reasons, members and non-members, please advise Gina Marks if you are going to attend an event at Seymour Place.

MEMBERSHIP OF JGSGB ENTITLES FULL PAID UP MEMBERS TO ATTEND most Members' Meetings, Special Interest Group Meetings, Regional Group Meetings and use of the library free of charge

If you are not a member and wish to know more about a particular meeting please send an emailVisitors are welcome by prior arrangement.  £5.00 entrance fee which will be credited against a membership subscription

Non members are invited to visit the library by prior arrangement for which there is a fee of £5.00, deductable from the subscription on joining JGSGB.

January 2012
 
Wednesday 11th
10.30 – 3pm
Library Session Open 10.30-3pm for general research. All visitors welcome. Members of the society are on hand to help you use the library
Sunday 15th
2.00 – 4.00pm
Manchester Regional Group Meeting/Workshop, Meade Hill Road (United) Synagogue. 88 Meade Hill Road, Manchester M8 4LP
Contact: Lorna Kay
Wednesday 18th
2.00-5pm
Midlands Regional Group Genealogical Workshop” This session will pay particular attention to any web-sites that have been modified or introduced over the recent months.
Venue: Birmingham Progressive Synagogue.  Contact: David Harrison
Thursday 19th
7.30-9.30pm
Education Evening Lesser used Sources in the JGSGB Library” Contact Jeanette Rosenberg for further details.
Sunday 22nd
2.00-6pm
EE SIG & Members Meeting Guest Speaker: Geoff Munitz. “Records from Olkiniki, a Shtel near Vilna & Trakai District, Lithuania”. Contact Raymond Montanjees for further details
Sunday 29th
3-6 pm
Library Session Open 3-6pm for general research. All visitors welcome. Members of the society are on hand to help you use the library
February 2012
 
Tuesday 7th
7.30 – 10 pm
Chilterns Regional Group
 
Tutorial and Workshop” in which members can tell how they overcame their “Brick Walls” Contact: Stan Rose
Wednesday 8th
10.30 – 3 pm
Library Session Open 10.30-3pm for general research. All visitors welcome. Members of the society are on hand to help you use the library
Sunday 12th
2-6pm
Anglo Jewish SIG Guest Speaker: Diana Barnett. “Nathan Henry - Bystander of History”. Contact Doreen Berger for further details.
Thursday 16th
7.30 – 9.30 pm
Education Evening Using UK Newspapers for Jewish Genealogy” Contact Jeanette Rosenberg for further details.
Tuesday 21st
7.00 – 9.30 pm
South East Essex Regional Group Genealogical Workshop” In the Library at the St Bernards High School, Westcliff, full use of Computers and Internet access. Contact: Ann Marcus for details.
Thursday 23
7.30 - 9.30
Members Meeting

South American Genealogy Resources: Guest Speaker: Daniel Horowitz,  Chief Genealogist at MyHeritage.com and Board Member of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies.  Contact: Jeanette Rosenberg for further details and to book a place

Friday 24th,
Saturday 25th,
Sunday 26th
All Day
“Who Do You Think You Are Live” Who Do You Think You Are Live Exhibition” at Olympia. Contact Jeanette Rosenberg for details.
Sunday 26th
2.00-5pm
Midlands Regional Group Genealogical Workshop” This session will pay particular attention to any web-sites that have been modified or introduced over the recent months. Venue: Birmingham Progressive Synagogue. Contact: David Harrison for details.
Sunday 26th
3.00-6pm
S. W. London Regional Group Guest Speaker: Stephen Jacobs “Leaves from My Family Tree”. A South West London member since our first meeting. Contact Ena Black for further details.
March 2012
 
Sunday 4th
2-5pm
German SIG A “Workshop” to enable those present in sharing their research queries in trying to break down peoples “Brick Walls”. Contact Jeanette Rosenberg for further details.
Sunday 4th
3.30pm-5,30pm
Genealogical Workshop In conjunction with The Jewish Museum a session for Beginners and Experienced researchers. £8 (Museum Friends, JGSGB Members & Students) £7 Contact: David Roth for further details. Jewish Museum London, Raymond Burton House, 129-131 Albert Street,London NW1 7NB
Monday 5th
7.45 - 10.00
EOL Regional Meeting

Genealogical Workshop meeting at the Ilford Synagogue, Beehive Lane. Ilford. Essex.  Doors open 7.15pm. Members free. Non Members  - (always welcome) - £3. Refreshments. RSVP to

Ida Lawrence or Raymond Montanjees 

Sunday 11th
2.30pm-4.30pm
New Members Meeting and Social This is the annual opportunity for existing members and new members to meet socially and also to hear a presentation by Reva Hill. Contact
Raymond Montanjees for further details
Sunday 11th
2.00 – 4.00pm
Manchester Regional Group Meeting/Workshop, Meade Hill Road (United) Synagogue. 88 Meade Hill Road, Manchester M8 4LP Contact:
Lorna Kay
Tuesday 13th
7.30pm-10pm
Chilterns Regional Group AJEX - Military Museum” Guest Speaker Ron Shelley, MBE., will be speaking about the history and research facilities of the museum. Contact:
Stan Rose
Wednesday14th
10.30- 3pm
Library Session Open 10.30-3.00pm for general research. All visitors welcome. Members of the society are on hand to help you use the library
Thursday 22nd
7.30-9.30pm
Education Evening “USA Genealogy” Contact Jeanette Rosenberg for further details.
Sunday 25th
3.00pm-6.00pm
Library Session Open 3.00pm-6.00pm for general research. All visitors welcome. Members of the society are on hand to help you use the library
Sunday 25th
3.00pm-5.00pm
Education Afternoon Beginners ” Contact Jeanette Rosenberg for further details
Sunday 25th
2.00pm-3.30pm
Leeds Regional Group Visit to “The Jewish Heritage Centre for Children” Contact Ann Lightman for further details
April 2012
 
Wednesday11th
10.30- 3pm
Library Session Open 10.30-3.00pm for general research. All visitors welcome. Members of the society are on hand to help you use the library
Thursday 19th
7.30-9.30pm
Education Evening Getting the most out of Family Search” Contact
Jeanette Rosenberg for further details.
Sunday 29th
3-6 pm
Library Session Open 3.00pm-6.00pm for general research. All visitors welcome. Members of the society are on hand to help you use the library
Sunday 29th
3-5 pm
Education Afternoon Breaking down your Brick Walls” Contact
Jeanette Rosenberg for further details.