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January 2026
January Natter Group
Informal discussion group, facilitated by Chad Hanna and Gillian Stevens. Topics are chosen by the group on a monthly basis. End time varies. Free to attend, but pre-booking required.Â
Drop In Advice Session
Bring your questions, problems and ‘brickwalls’ … and get some new ideas and advice from members of the Berkshire Family History Society.
DNA Special Interest Group (Jan)
This special interest discussion group is aimed at those wanting to get the most out of their DNA results. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, gain ideas and share success stories. All levels of expertise with interpreting DNA results welcome but you should have some basic experience of working with your DNA matches to get the most out of the group.
Oxford’s penicillin the forgotten WW2 story
A little-known fact is that Alexander Fleming shared his Nobel Prize with Howard Florey and Ernst Chain. Although while Fleming first observed and named penicillin, it was Florey and Chain and a group of scientists working at the Dunn school in Oxford who developed it into a viable drug. One of the first patients was […]
Heritage Talks Series
This all series ticket covers all three talks in the "Heritage" Talks series, for a discounted price. You may also book each talk individually - see each separate event page. All talks are on Thursdays at 2.30pm in the Abbey Baptist Church, Reading.
The story of Woodley Aerodrome
Join us as we explore the remarkable history of Woodley Aerodrome. Discover how this Berkshire airfield became home to Miles Aircraft, trained wartime pilots, and even hosted secretive test flights that shaped the future of flight.
Brief History of Reading
Terry Dixon’s Sit-down Walkabout – has been designed to take you on a quick trip through a few of Reading’s famous events, myths, women/men, history, buildings, heritage and culture.
Online Family History Advice Clinic
Are you just getting started in family history and wanting guidance as to how to proceed? Or are you stuck at a particular "brick wall" and need some help?
Discussion Group
An evening designed to encourage open discussion about family history research for all levels of family historians.
All Saints Church, Maidenhead, Tour
Join our tour guide, Ken Smith, to learn about the history of the grade one neo-gothic church of All Saints on the edge of Maidenhead at Boyne Hill.Â
Winter Potpourri Talks Series
This all series ticket covers all three talks in the Autumn "Potpourri of Social History" talks series for a discounted price. You may also book each talk individually - see each separate event page. All three talks are on Thursdays at 2pm and last about an hour. This is an online talks series using Zoom.Â
Frost, Freezes and Fairs
Weatherman, author and columnist, Ian Currie, takes us through Britain’s severest winters and talks about how our ancestors coped and even benefited from them. From the watermen who relied on the river to make a living to the Frost Fairs.
Drop In Advice Session
Bring your questions, problems and ‘brickwalls’ … and get some new ideas and advice from members of the Berkshire Family History Society.
Bringing Home the Bacon
A fun journey through an assortment of forgotten historical occupations, including mush fakers, chape filers and colporteurs.
Along the way we examine the sources for exploring these and discuss the social history involved.
The Victorians and Entertainment
From the music hall to the seaside and football and many other entertainments, discover how the Victorians turned enjoyment for all into big business.
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