​Events & Calendar - scroll down for a list of current dates or click on the calendar

For upcoming Events & Special Interest Groups dates please see our Diary Dates page.
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London Group
Sunday @ 1 pm
Next meeting: 14 Nov 2021 
Scottish Group
Sunday @ 1 pm
Next meeting: 21 Nov 2021
Legacy Group
Sunday @ 1 pm - 3.30 pm
Next meeting: 3 Oct 2021
Introduction to Family History
​Friday - Date TBA
9 am to 11 am
Free to members and $10 for non-members. 

Bookings are essential as numbers are limited. ​
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Contact: Pam 0447 715 593 or email: pamllew3@gmail.com
Computer Group
3rd Wednesday  @ 7 pm
Next meeting:  20 Oct 2021
DNA Group - DATE CHANGE
Bi-monthly on the 4th Sunday at 1 pm
Next meeting:  17 October 2021
Advanced Class 
Friday @ 9.30 am
​next class date TBA 
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Irish Research -  experienced researcher Julian Van der Veer is happy to continue assisting members with their Irish questions: genfindit@gmail.com
'House Histories and Cemetery Stories'   Guest Speaker: Kyla Stephan

Computer Group

DATE:  Wed 20 October 2021
TIME:  7 pm to 9 pm
COST:  $1.00
CONTACT: Ann at goldcoastfamilyhistorysociety@gmail.com

SUBJECT: BRICK WALLS
Bring along details of that elusive ancestor or family member and we will all try to find them or at least suggest where to hunt. Other Q&A questions are welcome.
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All GCFHS members welcome -  just turn up before 7pm

Legacy Family Tree Software User Group

DATE:  Sunday - 3 Oct 2021
TIME:    1 pm to 3.30 pm
COST:   $1.00  (cost includes a tea or coffee with a biscuit)
CONTACT: Carol at cbrowne@onthenet.com.au
This a self-help group for members who use Legacy or want to learn how.

DNA Group - DATE CHANGE

DATE: Sunday 17 October 2021 (Bi-monthly)
​TIME:   1 pm to 4 pm
COST:  $1.00  (cost includes a tea or coffee with a biscuit)
CONTACT:  Fay at goldcoastfamilyhistorysociety@gmail.com
​This is a self-help group for GCFHS members wishing to explore further the use of DNA in their research.

Scottish Group

DATE: Sunday - 21 November 2021
TIME:    1 pm to 4 pm
COST:   $1.00  (cost includes a tea or coffee with a biscuit)
CONTACT:  Margaret S. on 5538 1423 or Margaret C. on 5593 1773
This group is for those members who want to learn all things Scottish with the assistance of Margaret S. & Margaret C. who are both very experienced Scottish researchers.

London Group

DATE:  Sunday - 14 Nov 2021
TIME:   1 pm to 4 pm
COST:  $1.00  (cost includes a tea or coffee with a biscuit)
CONTACT:  Ann at goldcoastfamilyhistorysociety@gmail.com
Bring along your London problem. 

Advanced Class - Beyond the Basics

 This class is not suitable for beginners and will include topics such as using Phillimore’s Atlas and Parish Registers, breaking the 1837 barrier, county boundaries and much more.  Learn the techniques that will help with your research.  Come along and see how enjoyable family research can be.  Bookings essential
DATE:  Monday, next class TBA 2021
TIME:     9.00am - 11.00
Members only
CONTACT: Pam on 0447 715 593 or at pamllew3@gmail.com