National Star College,
Ullenwood, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 9QU

9:30 a.m. on Saturday 20th February 2010

Programme

09:30 - 09:55 Registration and Coffee 09:55 - 10:00 Welcome to the Seminar   Part 1: PROJECT RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS 10:00 - 10:35 What a (nearly) completed study looks like - Chris Pomery 10:35 - 12:05 Blair study - John Blair Cruwys study - Debbie Kennett Rowberry study - Polly Rubery 12:05 - 12:30 Q+A : Implications for surname studies - Panel 12:30 - 13:30 Buffet Lunch   Part 2: ADMINISTRATION PROCESS 13:30 - 14:40 Marketing and promotion - Debbie Kennett Tracking down living ancestors to test - Polly Rubery Fundraising and subsidies - Chris Pomery Interpreting group results - John Blair 14:40 - 15:15 Tea and biscuits 15:15 - 16:45 Q+A : How to run better and bigger projects - Panel 16:45 Close of seminar

DNA testing is changing the way we are now able to study surnames. Applications are welcome from Guild members, family historians, genealogists and members of the general public having an interest in the subject. Delegates are encouraged to submit specific questions in advance of the day to . Those already undertaking a DNA project are encouraged to bring a poster or display of their results to share with others.

The cost of the seminar will be £18 per person, including drinks and a light buffet lunch. There will then be the opportunity to chat with other delegates, view the displays and browse the Guild Bookstall.

The closing date for applications is 13th February 2010.

There are three main ways of booking¹:

• You can download a booking form from here which can be completed and posted to the booking secretary together with a cheque
• You can book online and pay via PayPal or credit card using the on-line form
• If you prefer, you may fill in the on-line form, print it and send it with your cheque

If sending the form by post, it should be sent to the booking secretary: Sandra Turner, 2 St Annes Close, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4LQ.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the booking secretary, or by telephoning the Guild HelpDesk on 0800 011 2182, or by email: .

Driving and parking directions:

• From London (M4 westbound)
• From Bristol (M5 northbound)
• From Birmingham (M5 southbound)
• From Oxford (A40 westbound)
• From Cheltenham
• Parking directions only (these are included in each of the above)

Disabled delegates: We would like to ensure that any disabled delegate can participate fully in this event. If you have any special requirements please phone 0800 011 2182.

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¹Please note, when booking on a seminar either by post or online, the Guild's "Distance Selling" terms and conditions.

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