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Item posted : 01/04/20

LRFHS postal replies

In view of the current Government advice re self-isolating and not making unnecessary journeys,

we apologise that that we cannot at present collect any mail from our Resource Centre at Pilot

House which is under lockdown.

Click here to read full announcement

Item posted : 22/03/20

Coronavirus and the LRFHS

A statement from the LRFHS Committee .....

"We are aware that whilst this current crisis is occurring many of our members are, because of the age demographic, potentially all in the “at risk” group."

Click here to read the full announcement.

Item posted : 17/03/20

LRFHS Coronovirus Statement

In view of the latest government guidelines regarding the coronavirus crisis, it has been decided that as from Tuesday 17^th March 2020, the Research Centre at Pilot House will, unfortunately, be CLOSED for business.

In addition, no LRFHS group meetings will take place until the situation improves.

Click here to read the full announcement.

Item posted : 09/03/20

AGM Postponed until further notice.

In view of the ongoing crisis re the corona virus, it has been decided that our AGM, which was due to be held at the Leicestershire Cricket Ground, Grace Road, Leicester on Sunday 29^th March will be postponed to a future time and date.

Click here to read full announcement.

Item posted : 03/03/20

LRFHS Annual General Meeting 2020

The LRFHS AGM for 2020 will be held on the 29th of March.

Location:-

The Charles Palmer Suite, Leicestershire County Cricket Club,Grace Road, Leicester, LE2 8EB.

10am until 4pm. Doors open at 10am and the AGM starts at 11am

Item posted : 27/02/20

Pilot House Research Centre Relocation

Following on from our earlier announcement that our Research Centre in Pilot House, Leicester will close on Saturday 28^th March 2020, we are now pleased to announce that we will be relocating to new premises at 7-9 Every Street, Leicester. LE1 6AG (2^nd floor, with a lift available). This will be at a date to be determined as we are awaiting some further information from the City Council.

Click here to read full announcement.

Item posted : 07/02/20

Research Centre Closing

With regret, the decision has been made that the Pilot House Research Centre will close for business from 31^st March 2020. This decision was not taken lightly and was fully discussed but, in view of various factors regarding the centre, we felt that this was the correct decision.

However we will be re-opening at a new location within the City Centre.

Click here to read the full notice.

Item posted : 10/01/20

Notice to All Members!

It is a requirement of the society, that when a subscription form is competed for a renewal or a new application, that the form should be completed in full.

We are still receiving forms, by post and by PayPal, where issues have arisen.

Read full notice here.

Item posted : 01/01/20

New Website Live for 2020!

The long awaited new website is now up and running!

We hope you like the new design which is rather different from the old website.

Finding your way around has changed but not substantially so it should feel familiar.

Please send any constructive comments to the webmaster@lrfhs.org.uk.

Item posted : 27/10/19

LRFHS Important Statement

We understand that there is another organisation in Leicestershire that utilizes the acronym LRFHS and operates using the web address www.lrfhs.com.

The Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society (LRFHS) would like to clarify that we have no association or affiliation with the organisation operating as lrfhs.com.

The Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society covers all aspects of family and local history research across both counties, and is accessible online through our website at www.lrfhs.org.uk.

Item posted : 25/08/19

LRFHS Journal Survey Report

Documented feedback from the Survey taken at the last AGM Meeting on the 24^th March 2019.

Please click here to read Survey Report

Item posted : 06/05/19

Changes to Membership Fees for 2020!

As of January 1st 2020 , the societies membership fees will increase.

This will apply to any renewals or new members for 2020.

Single Membership will increase from £13 to £15.
Overseas Membership will increase from £15 to £20.
Family Membership will increase from £15 to £20.