Our aim is to promote the study of family history in East
Suffolk in particular and to provide support and help for those
wishing to trace their family history outside the area.
We cater not only for those who wish to research their local
family history but also for those now living in Suffolk whose
ancestors were from out of the county.
The Group was established in April 2008 and is currently
planning its programme for 2008/9.
Meetings are normally held on the fourth Tuesday of each month
(no meeting in August) in the United Reformed Church Hall, Chapel
Road, Saxmundham, starting at 7:30 pm, but please confirm before
traveling any distance.
Admission is £1.50 for members, £2.00 for visitors. Tea, coffee,
and biscuits are included. Visitors are always most welcome.
Some speakers give out literature related to their talk or have
books for sale.
Experienced family history researchers are at most meetings to
help you with your family history research.
For further details contact: -
Barrie Skelcher (Chairman) 01728 830463
Nigel Turner (Secretary) 01502 718019
John Martin (Treasurer) 01473 727545
Terry Davis (Membership Secretary) 01728 830113
Drop-In Centre
The Group runs an informal family history "Drop-In Centre" in
Leiston. This is housed in the Old Council Room of the Leiston
Council Offices in Old Post Office Square, Main Street, opposite
the Long Shop Museum. There is convenient public parking (including
disabled parking) immediately outside.
The Drop-In Centre is open to the general public, and provides
free access to a variety of family history advice and reference
material. It is normally open on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each
month, from 10 am to 12 noon.
Would-be visitors are advised to check on availability of the
room before making any special journeys.
Next Meeting
Following a short Christmas break, with
no meeting in December, we return in the New Year on 27 January
with a session on “Getting Started in Family History” aimed at
those new to the family history scene and those wishing to brush up
their family history skills. Meet at our Drop-In Centre in Leiston
Old Council Chambers, Old Post Office Square, Main Street, Leiston,
(opposite the Long Shop Museum), 7:30 pm, see our Programme page
for details.