Is there a fascinating character or story buried in your family history? Researching the life of a relative, possibly one from several generations ago, can be absorbing and immensely enjoyable, as can piecing it together into a book, film or on tape.
You should already have an idea for a family story you would like to tell, and, during the day, you will learn how to research, how to follow a narrative and how to organise material into the format of your choice. Joanna has herself spent the last eight years researching a story from her own family history.
What students need to bring
- Any material relevant to your chosen family story/subject matter
- Laptop (optional/if you have one)
- Notebook, pencil, pen
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Additional information
You may also access the PCs in the College’s computer suite, if required.
Student registration: 9.15am-9.30am
Course teaching: 9.30am-5pm
Morning session: 9.30am-1pm
Lunch break: 1pm-2pm (lunch included)
Afternoon session: 2pm-5pm
Teaching finishes: 5pm