Family History Research Day with Thames Branch NZ Society of Genealogists
Have you delved into your family history this winter? Are you ready to further your research?
Come along to Family History Research Day at St James Church Hall, Pahau St, Thames this coming Wednesday 18th August, 9am to 2pm.
The event is hosted by the Thames Branch of the NZ Society of Genealogists. Experienced researchers will be on hand to assist you with your family research, with the branch’s resources available for reference throughout the day. You can use the Branch’s computers or bring your own laptop.
We can help you with your research, be it Thames-, NZ-, Australia-, UK- or Ireland-based and we can assist with other areas as well. Discuss your dead ends with one of our Brick Wall Busters or be inspired to write up your family history by talking to members of our Genie Writers Group.
Guest speaker: Harriet Taylor, a researcher from Waihi Branch of NZSG, at 10.30 and 1pm. Harriet’s topics are “Crossing the Seas” and “North American Research”.
You are welcome to stay as long as you like or just pop in for a few hours. Admission $5. Tea and coffee provided, with cafes nearby, and there will be a raffle. We look forward to seeing you.
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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36.6% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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62.6% No, I enjoy it
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0.8% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?
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76.3% Inside!
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23.7% On top!
Don't overthink this riddle...
I have a silver sole
but no feet,
I make my living by bringing the heat.
What am I?
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
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