Last year - 2024
We enjoyed two very different trips this year. The first, in April, to the National Archives at Kew was well subscribed, with quite a number of first-time visitors to the Archives: encouraging for family history as it means that people have progressed beyond just using the websites. Others enjoyed a day (without rain!) at Kew Gardens. So a day for exercise of the mind and the body.
Our second journey, in early July , to the Weald & Downland Museum started off in pouring rain. But the skies cleared and we enjoyed a day of sunshine, blue sky and a blustery wind while looking at domestic and farm buildings in a beautiful setting on the South Downs.
This was the last year that I shall be organising trips. A big thank you to everyone who has travelled with us over the last 10 years. Your good humour and prompt time-keeping has been invaluable. I shall look forward to being a passenger next year when Natasha takes over. She will be writing this column in future, and you wil be able to contact her on coaches@wiltshirefhs.co.uk. One of the most difficult tasks is to find venues to visit within a reasonable journey time - do let her know any suggestions you have.
Looking forward to 2025!
Jenny Pope
(almost former) WFHS Coach Organiser
