Intensive Family History Research Seminar
This course is available for enrolment.
Course code: SFH4
This focused afternoon session is for experienced family historians facing research challenges. Leave with renewed confidence, practical solutions, and new ideas to overcome obstacles and progress in your family history journey.
- when
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From 11 Nov 2025
Tue 13:00-17:00 One day- Date
- 11 Nov 2025
- Time
- 13:00 to 17:00
- Tutor
- Rosemary Caldicott
Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN
- who
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Bristol Adult Learning
0117 903 8844
Description
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">This focused afternoon session is for experienced family historians facing research challenges. Gain expert support, fresh strategies, and collaborative problem-solving. Leave with renewed confidence, practical solutions, and new ideas to overcome obstacles and progress in your family history journey.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The aims are:</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• To help participants overcome specific research obstacles.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• To explore advanced techniques for analysing difficult or confusing records.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">• To offer a supportive space for discussion, feedback, and idea-sharing.</span></span></span></p>
What can students expect?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Structure:</span></strong></span></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Short expert-led talks</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> on tackling common genealogical problems, including name variations, missing records, and misinterpreted documents.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Case study analysis</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> to demonstrate problem-solving methods in action.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Hands-on troubleshooting session</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">, where participants can present their own research challenges and receive tailored advice.</span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">By the end of the afternoon, participants will leave with renewed confidence, practical solutions to their research problems, and new ideas for moving forward.</span></span></p>
Previous experience required?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Yes</span></span></p>
What is the progression route?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Enrol in family history course at Stoke Lodge</span></span></p>
Are there any extra costs?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">No </span></span></p>
Work set between sessions?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">No </span></span></p>
What should students bring?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Note pad, pencil, any supportive documents.</span></span></span></p>
Teaching method/style?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">This session uses a mix of short, focused talks to introduce advanced research techniques, one-to-one guidance to address individual problems, and group knowledge-sharing to encourage collaborative learning. The flexible format ensures participants receive personalised support while also benefiting from the experience and insights of others.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
Refunds and cancellations
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Course Cancellations by Us</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",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:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",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:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Cancellations by You</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",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:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",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:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Transfers</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",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:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">· A 10% transfer fee applies.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",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:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Illness and Absence</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",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:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">How Refunds Are Issued</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",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:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Online Course Access</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",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:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">· No refunds will be issued due to technical issues with a learner’s own internet or computer.</span></span></span></p>