LRFHS Latest News Items
Item posted : 27th April 2022
Changes to the Research Centre Operation and Opening times.
We are now open from 10.30am - 3pm every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
with no break over lunch.
If you want to have a tea/coffee/lunch break the kitchen facilities at the centre can now be used.
We are no longer operating a booking system but if you are travelling from out of county, we are
happy to book a slot for you in advance to to ensure a computer is available.
Telephone 0116 255 9738
Item posted : 3rd April 2022
2022 AGM Adjourned
Unfortunately, due to lack of attendance, the 2022 LRFHS AGM has had to be adjourned.
We require 50 members to attend for the AGM to be held and we fell short of that by some way.
The day continued as our Vice President Margaret Bonney and Sue Lester stepped up to entertain the membership.
The arranged talk went ahead at 1pm as planned and nearly everone stayed to listen. Very entertaining!
The date for the reconvened AGM is yet to be agreed by the committee.
Item posted : 8th March 2022
LRFHS 2022 AGM on Sunday the 3rd of April @11am
This years AGM will be held on Sunday the 3rd of April.
Location:- Leicestershire County Cricket Club, County Ground, Grace Road, Leicester, LE12 8EB.
The doors will be open to members from 10am until 4pm.
The AGM will start at 11am prompt.
A talk, starting at 1pm, will be given by Jess Jenkins of the Records Office on the subject of "Three Leicestershire Suffragettes".
There will be a variety of stalls for members to visit throughout the day.
More details are to be found in the March Journal.
Item posted : 2nd March 2022
Research Centre - Changes to opening times
We have the opportunity to expand our current opening times.
We wil now be open additionally on Wednesday afternoons.
The opening times are now :-
Wednesday - 10:30 until 12:30 & 13:00 to 15:00.
Thursday - 10:30 until 12:30 & 13:00 to 15:00.
Friday - 10:30 until 12:30 & 13:00 to 15:00
Thursday - 10:30 until 12:30 & 13:00 to 15:00.
Friday - 10:30 until 12:30 & 13:00 to 15:00
Please remember that all attendances must be prebooked.
Item posted : 14th February 2022
Every Street Research Centre Now Open!!
EVERY STREET NOW OPEN !
Our new Research Centre is now open at the following times:
Wednesdays 10.30am - 12.30pm
Thursdays 10.30am - 12.30pm & 1pm -3pm
Fridays 10.30am - 12.30am & 1pm - 3pm
BOOKING DETAILS
As the number of computers is limited, we ask that all members/visitors book ahead of a visit (up to 7 days ahead).
Telephone 0116 2559738.
Booking lines will be staffed during opening hours as above.
We will not, unfortunately, be able to take any bookings via answer machine.
Please bear with us during the first few weeks of opening as, inevitably, there will be some teething problems.
Item posted : 3rd February 2022
LRFHS Surname Interests Now Back online!!
After the recent committee meeting this month, it was agreed that we were ready to reinstate this.
Lots of work has been done in this time regarding data , methods and conformity.
We now also provide a uniform data set to the FFHS to widen the research options for all.
We have added features which will be activated for use at a later date.
Item posted : 2nd February 2022
Research Centre at Every Street Opens on Wednesday 9th February !!
We are very pleased to announce that our new Research is finally going to open.
Initially we will be open for three days each week.
Opening times for week beginning 7th February 2022
Wednesday 9th : 10.30am - 12.30pm
Thursday 10th : 10.30am - 12.30pm and 1pm- 3pm
Friday 11th : 10.30 - 12.30pm and 1-3pm.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL !
As the number of computers is limited, all members must book ahead (up to 7 days) ahead of their visit 0116 2559738.
Our phone booking lines will be open during opening hours on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (as above).
We will not, unfortunately, be able to take any bookings via answer machine message.
Please bear with us during the first few weeks of opening as, inevitably, there will be teething problems as we all get used to our new venue.
1921 CENSUS
Please note that our library subscription to Find My Past doesn’t provide free access to the new census release.
SANITISING & MASKS
Volunteers will be sanitising tables, keyboards, chairs etc between 12.30-1pm and at 3pm ready for the next day. Wearing masks will be optional.
An intercom system (left hand side of main door) will give access to the building. The Society’s centre is on the 2nd floor and is accessed either by stairs or a lift.
At present, we do not unfortunately have an area for tea/coffee/food. Several cafes are in the area where visitors can go for refreshments if they are planning all day research.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are in need of more volunteers so we can open on Wednesday afternoons/have cover for volunteer absences.
If you could help/would like to find out more, please email our Volunteers Co-Ordinator Sue Murphy on susan-murphy@talktalk.net
Item posted : 2nd February 2022
Update on Surname Interests feature
Good News!!
This feature will be returning to the website in the very near future!
A lot of work has been done on this over the last few months to get this up and running again.
A date for this becoming live has yet to be decided.
Keep checking back for further updates.
Item posted : 22nd September 2021
LEICESTER GROUP MEETING - Wednesday the 29th of September at 7pm
Cynthia Brown : Lives in Service - especially in Leicester
Venue : Oadby (Granville) Tennis Club, Leicester Road, Oadby LE2 4AB
Doors will open at 7pm and we will have a book stall, but please note that no refreshments will be available at this time. We hope to welcome back as many members as possible. All very welcome.
The venue is on the A6 just before the racecourse island. It is approached by either
a) From the A6, coming downhill from Asda. At the ring road traffic lights, move into the bus lane as the entrance is immediately after the lights.
b) From the ring road, from direction of Evington. The entrance is almost directly opposite the ring road traffic lights.
Please note that a right turn directly from the A6 coming out of Leicester is not possible.
Parking is available at the club or in nearby Granville Avenue or Meadow Court Road opposite.
Please note that this is a one off venue, while we investigate other options.
Item posted : 25th August 2021
Surnames Interests Suspended
We are sorry to inform our members , that due to changes outside of our control,we have had
to suspend our Surnames Interests facility.
We ask at this time, for members to please be patient, as they may be delayed getting responses to requests.
We also ask that requests are not made using other channels during this time.
We will keep you informed of the status and possible reopening as we can.
