BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dorset Family History Society - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Dorset Family History Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Dorset Family History Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T210000 DTSTAMP:20260903T173638Z CREATED:20260805T175438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T173638Z UID:14715-1793129400-1793134800@dorsetfhs.org.uk SUMMARY:My Cousin Sophia – from Exeter to Edinburgh via India and the Suspect Family she married into! A Zoom meeting by Karen de Bruyne DESCRIPTION:Karen de Bruyne is a professional genealogist with a Post Graduate Diploma in Genealogical\, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies. She is a Research agent at the British Library’s Asia and Africa Reading room for family history and has over 25 years research experience from all around the world\, specialising in London families and those who passed through British India and the Far East and Dutch Indies.Most recently Karen has worked on establishing a possible Huguenot descendant and 4 generations of Scottish fishermen and soldiers\, found what happened to a long lost great aunt and established contact with long lost family whose ancestor had changed name.This talk is about her cousin Sophia\, a Devon farmer’s daughter and her story to an Edinburgh Mental asylum via India. \nSociety Members who have consented to receive information by e-mail will find a meeting invitation link in the latest E-News\, usually sent a few days before each meeting. If that has not been received\, it is also available in the password protected Members’ Area. \nThose who do not receive E-News\, or who are not Society Members\, are welcome to join this meeting and should use this link and select the Liaison option to message us with a request for an invitation link. This request should reach us at least 6 hours before the meeting is due to start\, and the link will be sent about 2 hours before the meeting starts. \nThere is a charge of £3.00 per person\, payable at this link. \n  URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/my-cousin-sophia-from-exeter-to-edinburgh-via-india-and-the-suspect-family-she-married-into-a-zoom-meeting-by-karen-de-bruyne-2/ LOCATION:Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Adams":MAILTO:Programme@DorsetFHS.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T210000 DTSTAMP:20260726T154945Z CREATED:20260726T154942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T154945Z UID:14663-1792524600-1792530000@dorsetfhs.org.uk SUMMARY:Life in the Victorian Workhouseby Luke Mouland DESCRIPTION:Luke Mouland is a freelance genealogist\, researcher and speaker based in North Dorset. During the last 15 years\, he has undertaken research projects for a range of clients\, including probate solicitors\, authors\, and the BBC’s hit TV series\, ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ This talk is about life on the Parish. Most of us have ancestors who were unfortunate enough to experience hard times and had no other choice but to turn to the Parish for assistance whether inside the workhouse or for temporary outside relief. Many were born inside the workhouse and many died there. URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/life-in-the-victorian-workhouseby-luke-mouland/ LOCATION:Treetops FH Research Centre\, Treetops Research Centre\, Suite 5 Stanley House\, 3 Fleets Lane\, Poole\, Dorset\, BH15 3AJ\, United Kingdom ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Adams":MAILTO:Programme@DorsetFHS.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T210000 DTSTAMP:20260903T173725Z CREATED:20260726T153930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T173725Z UID:14659-1790105400-1790110800@dorsetfhs.org.uk SUMMARY:Hidden in Clear Sight – reminders of WW2 in the New Forest by Marc Heighway - a Zoom meeting DESCRIPTION:Marc loves living in the New Forest and most weeks can be found talking and giving guided walks to various groups and schools about this fascinating area.Involved with two local history societies\, in 2021\, Marc formed the New Forest & Hampshire Wartime Association\, a group of volunteers dedicated to raising awareness of Second World War history in the New Forest. As part of this\, he hosts talks to raise funds for the upkeep and regeneration of East Boldre village hall\, the last surviving building from a former First World War airfield. \n\n\n\nSociety Members who have consented to receive information by e-mail will find a meeting invitation link in the latest E-News\, usually sent a few days before each meeting. If that has not been received\, it is also available in the password protected Members’ Area. \n\n\n\nThose who do not receive E-News\, or who are not Society Members\, are welcome to join this meeting and should use this link and select the Liaison option to message us with a request for an invitation link. This request should reach us at least 6 hours before the meeting is due to start\, and the link will be sent about 2 hours before the meeting starts. \n\n\n\nThere is a charge of £3.00 per person\, payable at this link. URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/hidden-in-clear-sight-reminders-of-ww2-in-the-new-forest-by-marc-heighway-a-zoom-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Adams":MAILTO:Programme@DorsetFHS.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T210000 DTSTAMP:20260726T160602Z CREATED:20260726T154606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T160602Z UID:14661-1789500600-1789506000@dorsetfhs.org.uk SUMMARY:Bournemouth Blue Plaques by Steve Roberts DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased that Steve Roberts is returning to give us a talk on the many Blue Plaques of Bournemouth. \n\n\n\nA Blue Plaque is a permanent sign installed in a public place to commemorate a link between that location and a famous person\, event or former building on that site \, serving as a historical marker. The official scheme was originally administered by English Heritage and was launched in 1866 in London\, on the initiative of the politician William Ewart to mark the homes and workplaces of famous people.Previously Steve have delighted us with talks on various subjects including\, Jack the Ripper\, Mr Selfridge\, Dad’s Army and When Dorset made History. URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/bournemouth-blue-steve-roberts/ LOCATION:Treetops FH Research Centre\, Treetops Research Centre\, Suite 5 Stanley House\, 3 Fleets Lane\, Poole\, Dorset\, BH15 3AJ\, United Kingdom ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Adams":MAILTO:Programme@DorsetFHS.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T180000 DTSTAMP:20260804T152444Z CREATED:20260804T152442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T152444Z UID:14699-1788683400-1788717600@dorsetfhs.org.uk SUMMARY:Dorset County Show DESCRIPTION:Volunteers from Dorset FHS will be helping out on the stall hosted by the Family History Federation\, at the Dorset County Show. If you are attending look out for us. Come to say hello – see how we can help with your family history research URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/dorset-county-show-2/ LOCATION:Dorchester END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T180000 DTSTAMP:20260804T152556Z CREATED:20260804T152553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T152556Z UID:14703-1788597000-1788631200@dorsetfhs.org.uk SUMMARY:Dorset County Show DESCRIPTION:Volunteers from Dorset FHS will be helping out on the stall hosted by the Family History Federation\, at the Dorset County Show. If you are attending look out for us. Come to say hello – see how we can help with your family history research URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/dorset-county-show-3/ LOCATION:Dorchester Showground DT2 7SD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T210000 DTSTAMP:20260806T103042Z CREATED:20260806T103002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T103042Z UID:14721-1788291000-1788296400@dorsetfhs.org.uk SUMMARY:Family Tree Maker User group DESCRIPTION:Following the FTM Tour and presentation in April – we are pleased to re-introduce the Family Tree Maker User group discussions\, as part of our computer group sessions. If you are a FTM user – join our online discussion to share your knowledge or pick up hints and tips about using the software. Mark Olsen from FTM will join this zoom call from the US to add his advice. \n\n\n\nMembers who receive e-news will automatically get the zoom login details\, a few days before the event. Members who do not receive e-news can find a copy in the member area of the website. Or can contact us via our website (use liaison from the drop down list) to request login details. Non members are also welcome to attend and should also contact us for login details via our website. Please ensure your requests are received at least 6 hours prior to the zoom meeting start time. \n\n\n\nThe £3 meeting attendance fee can be made via our online shop after the session. URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/14721/ LOCATION:On-Line Virtual Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Richard Yates":MAILTO:liaison@dorsetfhs.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T210000 DTSTAMP:20260514T173049Z CREATED:20260403T165256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T173049Z UID:14038-1784662200-1784667600@dorsetfhs.org.uk SUMMARY:Rolls-Royce and the Silver Lady by Kevin Patience DESCRIPTION:Kevin Patience grew up in Kenya and served in the Royal Air Force\, where he also learned to dive. A Malta posting introduced him to many historical aircraft and shipwrecks. As part of his interest in military history he was involved in the restoration of British forces graves in Bahrain. \n\n\n\nIn the 1990s Kevin published a number of books on military and transport history\, later writing articles for a variety of aviation\, medal and railway journals. \n\n\n\nThe Silver Lady or Spirit of Ecstasy mascot has always been associated with Rolls-Royce motor cars since the early days. \n\n\n\nThis is the tragic love story of a couple\, Lord Montague of Beaulieu and Eleanor Thornton who was the model for the winged figure that has adorned thousands of Rolls-Royce radiators. A moving and fascinating story not to be missed. URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/to-be-advised-2/ LOCATION:Treetops FH Research Centre\, Treetops Research Centre\, Suite 5 Stanley House\, 3 Fleets Lane\, Poole\, Dorset\, BH15 3AJ\, United Kingdom ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Adams":MAILTO:Programme@DorsetFHS.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T002136Z CREATED:20260420T002134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T002136Z UID:14100-1782554400-1782572400@dorsetfhs.org.uk SUMMARY:Wiltshire FHS Family History Day DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Wiltshire Family History Society Family History Day on Saturday 27th June 2026 from 10:00 to 15:00 at the Bromham Community Hub\, New Road\, Bromham\, SN15 2JB. \n\n\n\nFREE ENTRY • FREE ADVICE • ALL WELCOME \n\n\n\nA full day dedicated to exploring YOUR family history\, discovering new resources\, and meeting experts from across the region. URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/wiltshire-fhs-family-history-day/ LOCATION:Bromham Community Hub\, \,\, New Road\, Bromham\, Wiltshire\, SN15 2JB END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T210000 DTSTAMP:20260426T154844Z CREATED:20260403T165047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T154844Z UID:14036-1782243000-1782248400@dorsetfhs.org.uk SUMMARY:Deserters of the First World War – The Home Front by Andrea Hetherington - a Zoom meeting DESCRIPTION:Andrea Hetherington is a professional historian\, writer and researcher with a passion for the past who writes captivating books and regularly delivers engaging talks across the UK and internationally on a range of historical topics. \n\n\n\nWhen thinking about First World War deserters\, most people bring to mind those who were shot at dawn and pardoned nearly 100 years later\, but these were a tiny minority of those who deserted the armed forces during WW1. \n\n\n\nThis talk looks at the much bigger picture. \n\n\n\nSociety Members who have consented to receive information by e-mail will find a meeting invitation link in the latest E-News. If that has not been received\, it is also available in the password protected Members’ Area. \n\n\n\nThose who do not receive E-News\, or who are not Society Members\, are welcome to join this meeting and should use this link and select the Liaison option to message us with a request for an invitation link. This request should reach us at least 6 hours before the meeting is due to start\, and the link will be sent about 2 hours before the meeting starts. \n\n\n\nThere is a charge of £3.00 per person\, payable at this link. URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/deserters-of-the-first-world-war-the-home-front-by-andrea-hetherington-a-zoom-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Adams":MAILTO:Programme@DorsetFHS.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164603Z CREATED:20260403T164600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T164603Z UID:14034-1781638200-1781643600@dorsetfhs.org.uk SUMMARY:Bournemouth Blue Plaques by Steve Roberts DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased that Steve Roberts is returning to give us a talk on the many Blue Plaques of Bournemouth. \n\n\n\nA Blue Plaque is a permanent sign installed in a public place to commemorate a link between that location and a famous person\, event or former building on that site \, serving as a historical marker. The official scheme was originally administered by English Heritage and was launched in 1866 in London\, on the initiative of the politician William Ewart to mark the homes and workplaces of famous people. \n\n\n\nPreviously Steve have delighted us with talks on various subjects including\, Jack the Ripper\, Mr Selfridge\, Dad’s Army and When Dorset made History. URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/bournemouth-blue-plaques-by-steve-roberts/ LOCATION:Treetops FH Research Centre\, Treetops Research Centre\, Suite 5 Stanley House\, 3 Fleets Lane\, Poole\, Dorset\, BH15 3AJ\, United Kingdom ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Adams":MAILTO:Programme@DorsetFHS.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T210000 DTSTAMP:20260426T154957Z CREATED:20260403T164055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T154957Z UID:14032-1779823800-1779829200@dorsetfhs.org.uk SUMMARY:Hands across the Ocean – True stories of Emigration\, Tragedy and Heroes by Helen Baggott - Zoom meeting DESCRIPTION:We welcome back Helen Baggott who has previously given the talk on Posted in the Past. \n\n\n\nHelen has written for regional magazines\, national magazines including This England\, Discover your Ancestors\, Who Do You Think you Are?\, Picture Postcard Monthly and Dorset Life. Her work has been recognised by national newspapers as a “postcard detective” and an “heirloom detective”. \n\n\n\nBeginning with postcards sent more than a hundred years ago\, this new talk shares the true stories of determined people who sought new lives abroad and those that built some of the shipping lines that we recognise today\, including a family connected with the bravery of the Kindertransport. \n\n\n\nSociety Members who have consented to receive information by e-mail will find a meeting invitation link in the latest E-News. If that has not been received\, it is also available in the password protected Members’ Area. \n\n\n\nThose who do not receive E-News\, or who are not Society Members\, are welcome to join this meeting and should use this link and select the Liaison option to message us with a request for an invitation link. This request should reach us at least 6 hours before the meeting is due to start\, and the link will be sent about 2 hours before the meeting starts. \n\n\n\nThere is a charge of £3.00 per person\, payable at this link. URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/hands-across-the-ocean-true-stories-of-emigration-tragedy-and-heroes-by-helen-baggott-zoom-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Adams":MAILTO:Programme@DorsetFHS.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170418Z CREATED:20260403T163541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T170418Z UID:14030-1779219000-1779224400@dorsetfhs.org.uk SUMMARY:Lifting the Lid by Miranda Pender DESCRIPTION:Miranda is a singer and songwriter who presents entertaining talks based around songs that she’s written. Raunchy\, romantic\, heartbreaking\, humorous\, her subjects range from pretentious garden designers to a 16-year-old boy killed at the Battle of the Somme. \n\n\n\nLifting the Lid is an example of the perils of researching family history. \n\n\n\nA forebear deported to Australia for sheep-stealing a couple of hundred years ago has a certain raffish glamour. But how do you feel if the uncomfortable truth you discover has repercussions which have persisted to the present day? \n\n\n\nLove\, loss\, jealousy\, betrayal\, revenge\, often funny\, sometimes poignant\, occasionally shocking\, Miranda presents a set of original songs based around some of the more bizarre stories unearthed from her family history. \n\n\n\nA darkly humorous talk which includes 5 original songs plus a slideshow. URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/lifting-the-lid-by-miranda-pender/ LOCATION:St George’s Church – Large Hall\, Darby's Lane\, Oakdale\, Poole\, Dorset\, BH15 3EU\, United Kingdom ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Adams":MAILTO:Programme@DorsetFHS.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T210000 DTSTAMP:20260204T074038Z CREATED:20251016T150621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T074038Z UID:13510-1777404600-1777410000@dorsetfhs.org.uk SUMMARY:Women in Travail : Childbirth and midwifery 1600-1950 by Janet Few DESCRIPTION:Janet is currently serving as the President of the Family History Federation and is an experienced and qualified family\, social and community historian who lectures regularly on these subjects throughout the UK and overseas. She has spoken to us many times previously and we are always happy to welcome her back. \n\n\n\nOne thing that is certain about all our ancestors is that they were born. Childbirth practices vary through the ages. What would giving birth have been like for mothers in the past? Childbirth was not without its hazards. Until the mid-nineteenth century between five and ten percent of all mothers died giving birth. What might cause those deaths? How and when did survival rates improve? How would mothers have been cared for and by whom? Those who attended the birth\, be they family\, friends or medical professionals played a crucial part. As well as discussing historical childbirth practices and pregnancy advice in the Western world\, this presentation looks at the role of the midwife\, the history of midwifery in Britain and records that may be available for those who acted as midwives. \n\n\n\nSociety Members who have consented to receive information by e-mail will find a meeting invitation link in the latest E-News\, usually sent on the last Friday each month. If that has not been received\, it is also available in the password protected Members’ Area. \n\n\n\nThose who do not receive E-News\, or who are not Society Members\, are welcome to join this meeting and should use this link and select the Liaison option to message us with a request for an invitation link. This request should reach us at least 6 hours before the meeting is due to start\, and the link will be sent about 2 hours before the meeting starts. \n\n\n\nThere is a charge of £3.00 per person\, payable at this link. URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/women-in-travail-childbirth-and-midwifery-1600-1950-by-janet-few/ LOCATION:Zoom ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Adams":MAILTO:Programme@DorsetFHS.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T210000 DTSTAMP:20251016T145738Z CREATED:20251016T145339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T145738Z UID:13505-1776799800-1776805200@dorsetfhs.org.uk SUMMARY:The Formidable Women of Kingston Lacy by David Beardsley DESCRIPTION:The Formidable Women of Kingston Lacy by David Beardsley \n\n\n\nDavid has taught in both France and England\, having been a public servant in the Education field. In retirement he has worked as researcher for Dorset History Centre\, an outreach worker for Russel-Cotes Museum and Art Gallery and guide at Kingston Lacy. \n\n\n\nDavid has published a successful biography of John Bankes of Kingston Lacy ‘The Man Who Didn’t Succeed’ in 2025. \n\n\n\nTonight he shares stories about five contrasting strong women associated with Kingston Lacy house in Dorset. The talk spans four centuries and includes some scandals. URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/the-formidable-women-of-kingston-lacy-by-david-beardsley/ LOCATION:St George’s Church – Large Hall\, Darby's Lane\, Oakdale\, Poole\, Dorset\, BH15 3EU\, United Kingdom ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Adams":MAILTO:Programme@DorsetFHS.org.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR