The Hampshire Family Historian | Volume 50 No.1 | June 2023

Local Group Programmes

Later in the 20th century Mary Stokes was able to open her clinics based on all the hard work of those before This was an interesting talk by Bob who gave us a great insight into the people involved and what they promoted, the protestors and their arguments. Forthcoming Meetings:

Members’ Evening

June 14th July 12th August 9th

Mishaps of a church organist 1947-2005

Ruth Warren

No meeting

Elizabeth and Her Many Husbands

September 13th

Richard Webb

New Milton & Christchurch

Group currently suspended

Meetings are normally held in the Library of St. Mark’s Church, Highcliffe, on the second Friday of each month at 7.30 p.m. The church is about 100 yards off Lymington Road on Hinton Wood Avenue, the turning opposite The Oaks.

Currently not meeting, please check our website for any update.

Portsmouth

Group currently suspended

Meetings are normally held on the first Monday of ]each month (except January and August Bank Holidays) at 7 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. in the Baptist Church Hall, Havant Road, Cosham. Currently not meeting, please check our website for any update.

Ringwood We normally meet at 7.30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month at Ringwood Meeting House, 22 Meeting House Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1BY. Visitors and new members welcome. (February) Breaking down brick walls Chris started by saying that we may never find what we are looking for, the information just may not be there. What we need to do is think differently, be methodical and retrace what we have already done. Keep re-visiting the web sites as more information is being added all the time. Don`t be afraid to seek help from others. There are many pitfalls which can lead you astray. Contact: Alison Davis or 07806 985671 Email: ringwood@hgs-online.org.uk

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