Upcoming Events - South West England Research & Discussion Circle (SWERD)

Number of events = 3

No. Event ID Event title Event description Start date End date Member only event? Paid event? Register
1 3067 Unlocking the Past: South West England Research & Discussion Circle (SWERD)

Calling all GSV members delving into their family history within the picturesque South West counties of Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire. Join us in the South West England Research & Discussion Circle (SWERD) for illuminating discussions and insights. Explore your ancestry in the historic and captivating landscapes of South West England with SWERD.

Member feedback and contributions on topics for discussion are always welcome and appreciated - let us know what you would like to discuss at our SWERD meetings.

For additional details about this Discussion Circle, please visit https://www.gsv.org.au/south-west-england-research-discussion-circle-swerd

For GSV members only. Free of charge. Please log in to register.
Zoom link provided with registration confirmation email.

 

10 Jul 2026 @ 1:30 pm 10 Jul 2026 @ 3:00 pm Yes No
2 3085 Family History Month: South West England Research Day (Morning)

Family History Month: South West England Research Day

If you have ancestors from Bristol or the counties of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset or Wiltshire, this is a Library Research Day for you! As part of Family History Month we will have experts from our South West England Research & Discussion Circle (SWERD) on hand to assist you. This is a great opportunity to meet with other GSV members who share your research interests.

Each session begins with an introductory talk on researching your South West England ancestors including what is available in our collection. Participants will then have time to explore at their own pace, with our experienced research volunteers and staff on hand to assist.

Submit Your Questions
Once you have registered, to help our volunteers provide the most relevant guidance, please submit an outline of your query to gsv@gsv.org.au. This allows us to identify helpful resources in the GSV collection prior to your arrival.
Each session is limited to 6 participants to ensure everyone receives dedicated support.

GSV Members only, free of charge. Bookings are essential, please log in to access the registration form.

Location: Level 1, 10 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

25 Aug 2026 @ 10:30 am 25 Aug 2026 @ 12:00 pm Yes No
3 3086 Family History Month: South West England Research Day (Afternoon)

Family History Month: South West England Research Day

If you have ancestors from Bristol or the counties of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset or Wiltshire, this is a Library Research Day for you! As part of Family History Month we will have experts from our South West England Research & Discussion Circle (SWERD) on hand to assist you. This is a great opportunity to meet with other GSV members who share your research interests.

Each session begins with an introductory talk on researching your South West England ancestors including what is available in our collection. Participants will then have time to explore at their own pace, with our experienced research volunteers and staff on hand to assist.

Submit Your Questions
Once you have registered, to help our volunteers provide the most relevant guidance, please submit an outline of your query to gsv@gsv.org.au. This allows us to identify helpful resources in the GSV collection prior to your arrival.
Each session is limited to 6 participants to ensure everyone receives dedicated support.

GSV Members only, free of charge. Bookings are essential, please log in to access the registration form.

Location: Level 1, 10 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

25 Aug 2026 @ 1:30 pm 25 Aug 2026 @ 3:00 pm Yes No