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Herefordshire FHS are also holding Free Zoom Meetings, see here https:\/\/www.herefordshirefhs.org.uk\/meetings\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Zoom Meetings at 7-30pm (Meeting open from 7pm)<\/h2>\n

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2026 Zoom Meetings<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tuesday 13th January 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Evidence Analysis: Proving What You Think You Know\u00a0 \u00a0 –\u00a0 Linda Hammond<\/strong><\/p>\n

How many of the \u201cfacts\u201d in your family tree are truly proven – and how many are just educated guesses? In genealogy, it\u2019s all too easy to fall into the trap of assumptions: a family story that must be true, an \u201cobvious\u201d connection that fits neatly, or a record that seems reliable at first glance. But without careful evidence analysis, we risk building a house of cards. \u00a0\u00a0This talk introduces you to the tools and methods that turn uncertain clues into sound conclusions. You\u2019ll learn the difference between information, evidence, and proof; how to distinguish direct, indirect, and even negative evidence; and why the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) is your best safeguard against errors.\u00a0Through clear examples, we\u2019ll explore how to handle conflicting sources, weigh reliability, and avoid common misconceptions about records. You\u2019ll also discover practical tools – like evidence tables and research logs – that make analysis manageable and effective.\u00a0Whether you\u2019re a beginner or a seasoned researcher, this talk will sharpen your detective skills, boost your confidence, and help you move from \u201cI think\u201d to \u201cI know\u201d in your family history research.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Tuesday 10th<\/sup> February
\nPhilip Thomas \u2013 Telling the story of your own Family History.
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I have recently begun a short storytelling\/family history performance to community groups, lunch clubs, U3A groups etc which is based on elements of my own family history and which is designed to encourage people to investigate the stories that exist within their own families. I wonder if this might be of interest to your group members? I have attached a flyer for information. To be clear, I am a storyteller, not a family history expert, but the performance has been well received so far.<\/p>\n

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Tuesday 10th<\/sup> March
\nDai Davies. \u2013 Research how to simplify and engage the next generation.
\n<\/strong>The talk covers topics like 1) pushing our research beyond names and numbers to get at the stories, 2) simplifying the research process to help us write those stories, and 3) finding stories that are meaningful to our loved ones to get them more interested in our research. I\u2019ve given the talk previously for the Society of Genealogists and the Family History Zoom Group and there was a lot of really great conversation afterwards.
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Handout – Dai Davies GenealCymru<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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WE do not hold Monthly Zoom meetings from April to August.
\nOur local meetings continue at Brecon, Llanddewy Ystradenny and Abermule<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Breconshire Group Meetings\u00a0 –\u00a0 Kensington Baptist Church, Kensington Terrace, Brecon, LD3 9AY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Montgomery Group Meetings\u00a0 –\u00a0 Hafren Room, Abermule Community Centre. SY15 6ND.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Radnorshire Group Meetings\u00a0 –\u00a0 Llanddewi Ystradenny Village Hall. LD1 6SE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tuesday 8th<\/sup> September
\nLife on the stage: the story of Sam Ranson and Blanche Slater.
\n<\/strong>Sam and Blanche toured the country as music hall artistes.\u00a0 This explores their careers, the theatres they appeared in and life as a performer in the 1870s and 1880s.<\/p>\n

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Tuesday 13th<\/sup> October
\nJohn Price – The Bevan Family of Hay Castle<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tuesday 10th November\u00a0 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 How to Turn Names, Dates, and Places Into a Story Your Family Will Actually Read<\/span><\/b> –\u00a0 Oliver Delorie<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many family historians have gathered valuable research: names, dates, places, records, photographs, certificates, newspaper clippings, military files, ship manifests, wills, letters, and family rumours.<\/span><\/p>\n

But eventually, a question appears: How do I turn all of this into something my family will actually read?<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

This practical and encouraging talk shows family historians how to move from research to story without losing accuracy, context, or emotional truth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Participants will learn how to identify the human story inside their research, choose a clear narrative focus, use ordinary details to bring ancestors to life, and shape family history into readable chapters, sketches, books, or legacy pieces that descendants will want to keep.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Herefordshire FHS are also holding Free Zoom Meetings, see here https:\/\/www.herefordshirefhs.org.uk\/meetings\/ Zoom Meetings at 7-30pm (Meeting open from 7pm) 2026 Zoom Meetings Tuesday 13th January 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Evidence Analysis: Proving What You Think You Know\u00a0 \u00a0 –\u00a0 Linda Hammond How many… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"full-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3818","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/PaL4ee-ZA","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.powysfhs.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3818","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.powysfhs.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.powysfhs.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.powysfhs.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.powysfhs.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3818"}],"version-history":[{"count":34,"href":"https:\/\/www.powysfhs.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3818\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5022,"href":"https:\/\/www.powysfhs.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3818\/revisions\/5022"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.powysfhs.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}