Tonight's meeting (19th February) was well attended and it was good to see one of my friends - David Le Prevost as a recent new member.
I understand there may be promising things in the pipeline, but you know me, I'd be sat at Weatherglass corner in Peel given half a chance and will therefore on this occasion, keep the skeet quiet for the moment, but watch this space......
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The meeting on January 15th was as follows:
* Last months minutes were read out and the Chairman welcomed a new member to the meeting (Ron R) who was researching the Faragher line.
* The Chairman also paid tribute to member Pauline Cowin who had recently passed away. (Ny jeeaghyn lhieu)
* There's an urgent response for more helpers to assist checking the burial records that have recently been digitised at the Museum and although it's very easy to do, the Manx Museum and the Family History Society desperately need your help, even for a couple of hours to check what's wrote so that they match the original record. If you can help, then please get in touch with the Manx Museum (use the contact section) or email me and I'll pass it on asap.
* The library in Peel has had a quiet time due to the festive break and for those who need to do a bit of researching, then I'd say that you'll never get a better chance than this.
* A huge thank you to MNH was mentioned for their generous donation to assist us with our various projects and this has been achieved due to the volunteers who've assisted the MNH in their urgent need to finish the Ancestry Centre on time. (Any help is appreciated)
* 2009 membership is 1360 and its always good to see new members.
* Our guest speaker for the evening was Mr Peter Murcott who gave a very informative and interesting talk entitled 'While the war was on'. WW1 newspaper reports from local papers, sermons by churches and chapels on the island showed how the stance and attitudes of both the clergy and people, changed from the start of the war to it's conclusion.
I'd like to thank the ladies who volunteer to serve tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits as they always have a smile for all to see, but the only problem I have, is watching my waistline... but what the heck, the foods lovely and the smiles themselves are worth it anyway.
There's others I'd like to mention as they quietly assist behind the scenes and whether it's putting the chairs out or making people comfortable etc, then thanks again, because it's people like you who make this friendly society what it is. (Good job)
---Anyway, till next time Slaynt vie! (good health)
Paul