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First steps to tracing your ancestors

Thanks to a grant from the Learning and Skills Council, Age Concern Dorchester are offering a series of small wokshops to give older people in the area the opportunity to find out how to start tracing their family tree.

Margaret Wellspring said:

“In the last few years there has been a lot of interest generated by the BBC programme ‘Who do you think you are?’ and increasingly more people need help on where to start their research. These workshops are aimed at the beginner and look at what information is held at local record offices, the National archives and on the internet. There will also be a chance to search www.ancestry.co.uk to find your own relatives”

She added

“Workshops will be running There is sure to be a great demand for these workshops and although they are running through June and July, numbers are limited, so if you would like to take part please contact me at Age Concern Dorchester, on 01305 269444 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . without delay."

There is a charge of £5 which includes tea or coffee.

If you would like further details and an application form please contact: Margaret at Age Concern Dorchester, 4 Prince of Wales Road, Dorchester DT1 1PW. Telephone: 01305 269444. Or by email.