News & Information (Events)

The next visit of the archivist from the North Somerset Archives Service, Eve Bickerton, is on Thursday 5^th December from 10:30am to 12:30pm and 1:00pm to 2:30pm (this is a change from the normal times of 11:00am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 3:30pm)

Four times a year, (usually) on the first Thursday in March, June, September and December, the North Somerset Archivist visits Weston super Mare Library to provide an ‘archive searchroom’ environment for users to consult original documents and resources.

Somerset Archives and Local Studies has a long history of providing this service with North Somerset Council, and as such has built up a contingent of loyal and dedicated researchers. The last visit, September 2024 was no exception, and we were delighted to welcome some familiar faces.

We can bring original documents to Weston super Mare Library for you to consult, and during the visit can provide some additional help and support.  Only one archivist visits, so must balance their time between all the researchers.  But the friendly nature of the service means that we can spend a bit more time than we might normally be able to, finding out about your research and suggesting new avenues.  Combine that with the impressive knowledge of the Weston super Mare Library staff, and we make a very helpful team!

So far this year 86 documents have made the journey up to Weston super Mare, and over the last 12 months 119 documents have been consulted as part of the service.  We’ve had 31 happy researchers over the last 12 months, with an average ‘dwell time’ of 90 minutes, which means they’re really enjoying their visits and making the most of their time.

Any requests to bring documents up with them from Taunton should be made by the Friday before the visit.  Email: somersetarchives@swheritage.org.uk

Dates for 2025 are (all Thursdays)

6^th March 2025

5^th June 2025

4^th September 2025

4^th December 2025

Just an update on Help Sessions.

Wsm Library staff have requested we attend our usual Help Session at the premises on Saturday 6th January as they have had requests for help from members of the public. We have sufficient volunteers so we will be there.

Brian

The Zoom meeting this month is about Know Your Place, the fantastic resource available free of charge.

Just a reminder that our anniversary dinner is fast approaching.

Please send in your menu requests to anniversarydinner@dedulin.co.uk. You don't have to fill in the form, just give me your choices.

WSMFHS 40^th Anniversary Meal at The Grand Atlantic Hotel

Monday, 18 September 2023 – 7.30 pm

Please find below the menu for our Anniversary Meal. The cost will be £25.95 per person. Please make your choices and return the form and payment.

You can do this:

1.    In Cash to the Vice-chairman

2.    By Cheque payable to ‘Weston-Super-Mare & District Family History Society’

For either of the above, send payment with your completed form to:

Mr P de Dulin, 12 Hazeldene Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 2XL

3.    By Online Banking to ‘Weston-Super-Mare & District Family History Soc.’ (Capital S in Super). Sort code: 40-46-18 and Account No: 51383493

Reference: Your surname and AD (for anniversary dinner)

and

Email completed form to: anniversarydinner@dedulin.co.uk

WSMFHS 40^th Anniversary Meal at The Grand Atlantic Hotel

Monday, 18 September 2023 – 7.30 pm

S T A R T E R S

Mushroom & Tarragon Soup 129kcals

served with a bread roll and butter

Smoked Salmon Crostini 167kcals

crispy baked sourdough and smoked salmon with

horseradish mayonnaise and mixed leaf salad

Brussels Pâté 245kcals

with toasted croûte, mixed leaf and sweet pickle

Breaded Brie Wedges 295kcals

served with cranberry sauce and mixed leaf salad

M A I N S

Steak & Kidney Pie 620kcals

made with suet pastry with chive mash and seasonal vegetables, topped with red wine gravy

Sweet & Sour Chicken 425kcals

tender battered chicken in a sweet and sour sauce on a bed of steamed rice

Salmon & Dill Fishcake 282kcals

served with garden salad and new potatoes

Vegetable Curry served with steamed rice and warm naan bread

D E S S E R T S

Warm Apple Pie 514kcals

served with warm custard

Chocolate & Cherry Cheesecake 410kcals

with a raspberry coulis

Fresh Fruit Salad 192kcals

topped with ice cream

Duo of Ice Cream 214kcals

two scoops of your choice from our range

The cost will be £25.95 per person. Payment can be made in Cash, by Cheque or by Online Banking to: ‘Weston-Super-Mare & District Family History Soc.’ (Capital S in Super)

Sort Code: 40-46-18 and Account No: 51383493

Ref: Your surname and AD (for anniversary dinner)

Please complete your choices and return this form to Mr P de Dulin.