Although Group 2 is entering its fourth year in existence, it continues to evolve each year as members old and new get to know each other better. We meet mostly in Unit 7, though we make use of Zoom meetings when necessary during the winter months.

At meetings we mostly swap stories from our own research. There is a good mix of experience in the group allowing for the exchange of tips and advice as stories are told or questions asked. Occasionally we focus on a particular theme and last session we looked at the NLS website in some depth as well as discussing some members’ brick walls. DNA was also a topic that came up regularly in our discussions.

Jointly with Group 1, some group members attended an introductory visit to the Local & Family History Section at AK Bell Library. All who attended, whatever their experience, found the tour interesting and came away with some ideas for future research.