We are deeply saddened to hear of the death on 16 May of Michael Gandy FSG, aged 76. A long-standing member, Chairman & Fellow of the Society, Michael served as editor of The Genealogists’ Magazine from 2000 and was a much-valued friend and supporter of the genealogy community.

📢 STARTING SOON! Maps can reveal where your ancestors lived, how neighbourhoods changed & help solve family history puzzles. Even an ancestor's unfortunate encounter with sharks! Join 5 expert speakers for Maps for Genealogists, online from 2 Nov. Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view…

📢 STARTING NEXT WEEK! PowerPoint slides need a little TLC? Join genealogist Andrew Redfern for Smart Slides, a practical 3-week online course covering diagrams, animations, transitions and time-saving shortcuts. 29 Oct–12 Nov | 7.30pm Book: portal.sog.org.uk/event/book…

🎃 Graveyard secrets, body snatchers and funeral traditions! Our In Memoriam Season continues with fascinating stories of death and remembrance. Explore the programme and book: sog.org.uk/about-sog-events

📢 STARTING NEXT WEEK! Did your ancestors really stay put? Between 1500 and 1780, people moved for work, trade, faith & opportunity. Join historian Joe Saunders for our 3-week online course, Migration & Early Modern England. 27 Oct, 3 & 10 Nov | 2pm Book: portal.sog.org.uk/event/book…

#AATP26 may be over, but the conversation doesn't have to end! Keep sharing discoveries, swapping tips and connecting with fellow family historians in the SoG Community. Join the conversation: community.sog.org.uk/forum/1…

FamilySearch Workshop, 23 October: From Death to Discovery. Unlock records with Full-Text Search. We're also a @FamilySearch affiliate library, so our library gives access to collections usually found only at a FamilySearch centre. Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view… #FamilySearch

Ever proofread a client report for the umpteenth time, only to change it all back again? Join Heather Evans to discuss perfectionism in professional genealogy. Fri 23 Oct, 10.30am | Online | £10 or free with Gold portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view…

Thurs 22 Oct, 2pm: DNA can help uncover missing family connections. But what happens when those searches involve racism, separation and painful histories? Join Sophie Kay and The Mixed Museum for an important talk on “Brown Babies” and genetic genealogy. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view…

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Maps can reveal more than where your ancestors lived. Join our 5-week online course, Maps for Genealogists, from 2 November. Explore historical maps, digital tools and 3D ancestral stories. Mondays, 7.30pm portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view…

Thank you to the Association of Professional Genealogists @APGgenealogy - a Gold Sponsor of #AATP26! An international organisation promoting high standards, education and ethical practice in genealogy. apgen.org/ #Genealogy #AATP26

Too much text? Too many animations? Give your PowerPoint slides a makeover! Join @anmireoz for Smart Slides, a practical 3-week course covering diagrams, animations and time-saving tricks. 29 Oct–12 Nov | Online | SoG members save 20% portal.sog.org.uk/event/book…

Think your ancestors stayed in one parish for centuries? Think again! Join Joe Saunders to explore migration in England, 1500–1780 + the records that reveal where people came from and where they went. 3-week online course from 27 Oct. Members save 20%. portal.sog.org.uk/event/book…

We’re proud to welcome @HalstedTrust as a Silver Sponsor of #AATP26! A charity advancing education in genealogy and family history. halsted.org.uk/ #Genealogy

#AATP26 ends today. Catch the last watch parties and join the conversation in the SoG community. NB: the community is staying open after All About That Place finishes, so you can still catch up! community.sog.org.uk/forum/1…

Got ancestors in Gwent? They might be hiding in an archive, an old map or a record you've yet to discover! Join local experts and us for FREE family history tips, resources and advice. 19 Oct, 2pm | Online portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view…

Discover the places that shaped their lives. Explore @TheGenealogist’s special All About That Place offer and see what you could uncover. Find out more: thegenealogist.co.uk/AATP #AATP26

DNA can help uncover missing family connections. But what happens when those searches involve racism, separation and painful histories? Join Sophie Kay and The Mixed Museum for an important talk on the “Brown Babies” and genetic genealogy. 22 Oct, 2pm portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view…

We’re proud to welcome A Few Forgotten Women as a Silver Sponsor of #AATP26! A collaborative project uncovering the stories of women hidden in the historical record. fewforgottenwomen.com/ #WomensHistory

A watch party is starting now! Join us for "When a Town Changes: A Kansas Civil War Mystery in the Census" and chat along with other researchers. community.sog.org.uk/events/… #AATP26