Join us for a new series of sessions on how to do your family history — research the history of your house or start a local history project.

We will be showing you what kind of resources are out there. And how to use them with hands-on sessions on the Scotland's People, Ancestry and other websites.

Expert help and advice will be available. For absolute beginners and those who have already embarked on a project.

Bring your own laptop or tablet to get started right away.

All workshops will be at the Tayside Hotel, Stanley. With a mix of evening and afternoon sessions. Members free: Visitors £5

Please let us know if you want to join in the sessions at: weststormontsec@gmail.com

12th October at 7pm

Overview of local history resources, Scotland's People, Ancestry, local libraries and graveyards — all the best places to get information explained.

9th November at 7.30pm

Getting you started on building your family tree, solving problems and what to do when you hit a dead end.

11th January at 2pm

Adding to your family tree — house history, what did your ancestors do?

15th February at 2pm

Local newspapers and the British Newspaper archive explained — how to search and what you might find.

15th March at 7pm

Who lived there before you? How has your house changed over time? Maps and Land Registers explained by experts.

12th April at 7pm

Bring your questions and problems for the final session and see if our experts can help you.