​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: 13 Jun 2021 
Scottish Group
Sunday @ 1 pm
Next meeting: 16 May 2021
Legacy Group
Sunday @ 1 pm - 3.30 pm
Next meeting: 6 Jun 2021
Introduction to Family History
​Friday - 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 5594 0610 or email: pamllew3@gmail.com
Computer Group
3rd Wednesday  @ 7 pm
Next meeting: 17 Mar 2021
DNA Group
Sunday @ 1pm
Next meeting: 28 Mar 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
Death and Burial Practices 1840s to 1950s  Guest Speaker: Hilda McLean

Computer Group

DATE: Wed 17 Mar 2021
TIME:  7 pm to 9 pm
COST:  $1.00
CONTACT: Ann at goldcoastfamilyhistorysociety@gmail.com

SUBJECT: Feb - The London Gazette 
​              March - Using Google for genealogy      
All GCFHS members invited -  just turn up before 7pm

Legacy Family Tree Software User Group

DATE:  Sunday - 6 June 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: Sunday 28 March 2021
​TIME:   1 pm to 4pm
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 - 16 May 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 - 13 June 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 5594 0610 or at pamllew3@gmail.com