The New Poor Law Workshop 📅 Sat 27 Sep | ⏰ 11am–1pm | 🌐 Online Learn how the 1834 Poor Law changed lives—trace ancestors through workhouse records & Poor Law Unions. 📜 Book now: berksfhs.org/events/the-new… #GenealogyWorkshop #PoorLaw #FamilyHistory

📜 Face-to-Face Family History Advice Clinic – Mon 01 Sep, 11:00–12:00 Book a free one-to-one at The Centre for friendly, expert help—perfect for beginners or anyone needing a fresh approach. berksfhs.org/events/face-to…

🚋 Reading’s Trolleybuses – Thu 11 Sep, 14:00–15:30 Illustrated talk on Reading’s trolleybuses (1934–1966). See lost streetscapes & learn how some vehicles survive at Sandtoft Museum. berksfhs.org/events/reading…

⛪ Berkshire Churches – Fri 12 Sep, 19:30–20:30 Online talk revealing Berkshire’s hidden churches & tales of Anne Seymour, Amy Robsart & more from local history. berksfhs.org/events/berkshi…

🏛 The New Poor Law Workshop – Sat 27 Sep, 11:00–13:00 Learn how the 1834 New Poor Law changed lives. Explore workhouse records & tracing ancestors through these vital documents berksfhs.org/events/the-new…

🧬 DNA Special Interest Group (October) – Sat 04 Oct, 14:30–16:30 Join Debbie Kennett for DNA tips, Q&A & advice to get more from your matches in a friendly group setting. berksfhs.org/events/dna-spe…

🚶 Victoria Park Area, Reading Walk – Tue 07 Oct, 10:30–12:30 Guided walk from 12th-century Abbey lands to Victorian streets & today’s thriving community. Discover local history & hidden gems. berksfhs.org/events/victori…

🌳 Create an Enduring Family Tree in YourTrees – Thu 16 Oct, 19:00–21:30 Learn to build a lasting family tree in YourTrees so your stories are preserved for generations. berksfhs.org/events/create-…

Natter Group – Tue 7 Oct, 19:00 (Online) Join Berkshire FHS members for an informal discussion group led by Chad Hanna & Gillian Stevens. Topics are chosen by attendees each month. berksfhs.org/events/october…

Drop-In Advice Session – Thu 9 Oct, 14:00–17:00 (Bracknell Library) Bring your family history questions & ‘brick walls’ for expert help from Berkshire FHS members. Open to all family historians! berksfhs.org/events/drop-in…

Create an Enduring Family Tree – Thu 16 Oct, 19:00–21:30 (Online) Wish your grandparents had recorded their story? Build a clear, lasting family tree in YourTrees for future generations. berksfhs.org/events/create-…

🧬 Online Family History Advice Clinic – Mon 20 Oct, 14:00–16:00 (Online) Need help starting or stuck in your research? Book a free 1:1 Zoom session with experienced family historians. berksfhs.org/events/online-…

Discussion Group – Mon 20 Oct, 19:30–21:30 (Long Furlong Community Centre) Share challenges & discoveries in this friendly Abingdon Branch evening. Bring brick walls or fascinating finds to discuss. berksfhs.org/events/discuss…

✈️ White Waltham Airfield & the ATA – Thu 23 Oct, 14:00–15:15 (Online) Discover the story of the Air Transport Auxiliary, created in 1940 to ferry RAF aircraft — where men & women flew with minimal training. berksfhs.org/events/white-w…

Look Up: An Amateur’s Guide to Architecture – Wed 12 Nov, 14:00–16:00 (West Berkshire Museum) Explore pargeting, mansard roofs, dating tips & signs of change in local buildings in this illustrated Newbury talk. berksfhs.org/events/look-up…

✍️ Writing Up Your Family History – Sat 15 Nov, 11:00–13:00 (Online) Turn your family tree into a compelling story! This workshop shows how to structure & write as your research evolves. berksfhs.org/events/writing…

🧒 Children & War: Oxfordshire Experiences – Mon 17 Nov, 19:00–21:30 (Long Furlong Community Centre) Explore WWII childhood in Oxfordshire — from evacuees & defence measures to daily life in wartime. berksfhs.org/events/childre…

Easthampstead Church Tour – Tue 18 Nov, 14:00–15:00 (Meeting point TBC) Discover the church’s story from 1159 through dissolution, Civil War & beyond — and the lives of those linked to it. berksfhs.org/events/st-mich…

Getting the Most from Your Membership – Mon 24 Nov, 19:00–21:00 (Online) New to Berkshire FHS? This members-only session explores benefits, offers research tips & helps you get the most out of membership. berksfhs.org/events/getting…

A Walk on the Thames: Pangbourne to Marlow – Thu 27 Nov, 14:00–15:15 (Online) Follow the Thames past Reading, Henley, and more, discovering scenic views and ancestral links along the way. berksfhs.org/events/a-walk-…