Discovering your Family History made easy

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">A flexible course designed to meet the needs of family history researchers whatever their level of experience. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Tutor led direction with talks devoted to areas and subjects that will enhance learners’  knowledge. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Individual guidance for each learner and easy to follow research techniques undertaken on Ancestry on-line.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Amongst many other topics, the following subjects will be covered during this course:</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">*How to use the online genealogical search websites in a professional way.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">*How to search and read the UK census records.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">*How to search for and read birth, marriage and death certificates.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">*How to create a basic family tree chart using pen and paper or software.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">*How to search and read  the UK parish registers.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">*Contextualisation of vital records.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">*Social history put into context to understand ancestors lives.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">*How to avoid common errors of amateur genealogists!</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">*Learners will gain a deeper understanding of the most commonly used family history resources.</span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px">This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move to online delivery if necessary.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Please not that this course will take place in our computer room which is situated on the 1st floor. We have a standard chair lift, but unfortunately at the moment the building is not fully accessible.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">It is best if learners start with 1st session, but can join later, provided they already have some experience in family history research.  Check with the tutor via the Stoke Lodge office first, before joining the course late</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">No, but you need to have a basic ability to use a computer for online research.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Future courses and talks on family history. This course will provide the basic tools and skills needed for self-directed family history research.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">No.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Yes, but it is not compulsory. Learners are offered the opportunity to give a short presentation to the class in the final session about how they undertook their family history research, any obstacles, observations and persons of interest, they encountered.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Pen, paper and an open mind!</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Guided step by step explanations through examples. Powerpoint is used and free access to on-line data bases.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Stable internet connection, a PC or tablet if the course moves online.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Course Cancellations by Us</span></strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">· If we cancel your course, your fees will be refunded in full.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">· We cannot reimburse the cost of any materials you may have purchased. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Cancellations by You</span></strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">· If you cancel 7 days or more before the course start date: Refund issued minus a 20% administration fee.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">· If you cancel less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: No refund will be issued. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Transfers</span></strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">· Transfers must be requested at least 7 days before the course start date.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">· A 10% transfer fee applies.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">· Transfers due to our cancellation of your original course are free of charge. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Illness and Absence</span></strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">· No refunds are available for non-attendance due to sickness or ill health.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">How Refunds Are Issued</span></strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">· Refunds are returned via the original payment method:<br />
• Booked online or by phone - Refund to the card used.<br />
• Paid in person at Stoke Lodge - Please bring your payment card to the office. </span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><strong><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">Online Course Access</span></strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">· Learners are responsible for ensuring they have suitable internet access and equipment before the course begins.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Aptos&#34;,sans-serif">· No refunds will be issued due to technical issues with a learner’s own internet or computer.</span></span></span></p>