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Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE
Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE takes place in the new, larger Grand Hall, Olympia, London from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th May 2008.

There is much more to see and do at this year’s event. Here is a taster of what we have in store…

Who Do You Think You Are? Theatre
Hear Alistair McGowan tell the story of his family history on the Who Do You Think You Are? Theatre featuring previously unseen footage. Plus, see other celebrities who have appeared on the TVprogramme and get an exclusive behind the scenes look at how the show is made!

SoG Family History Show
The Society of Genealogists Family History Show will take place for the 16th consecutive year and will feature more family history societies andorganisations than ever before. If you are tracing Scottish,Welsh or Irish ancestors there will be many more exhibitors to help you at the show this year.

Experts Galore!

The SoG Workshop Programme will continue to provide the most comprehensive level of family history expertise and information than anywhere else - speakers include Geoff Swinfield, Mike Gandy, John Hanson and Else Churchill. As well as this, the Ask the Experts area is where you can get one-to-one guidance and have specific questions answered by leading family historians.

New for 2008! Military History LIVE
Military History LIVE is a new part of the show that will feature the largest number of militaryrecords available than anywhere else, amilitaria shop and rare exhibits of military vehicles.Plus, Peter and Dan Snow will be hosting a new ‘Battle Theatre’ where you’ll be able to learn about the strategy of key battles of the twentieth century and the people that fought in them.

New for 2008! Discover Archaeology LIVE
The new Discover Archaeology LIVE section of the event is the place to meet leading archaeology experts who will be able examine and identify your finds. Plus Time Team presenter Tony Robinson will be on hand giving advice and tips to eager archaeologists who love to dig up the past.

Save £20!! 2 tickets for the price of 1 !!!
Readers of Family Tree Magazine can buy 2 tickets for £20*, saving £20 on the full ticket price. Simply call 0871 230 1091 and quote FTM241 when asked for a code. or book online via the following link www.seetickets.com

For more information on the event, visit www.whodoyouthinkyouarelive.co.uk

Normal on door ticket price £20, all activities at the show included in this price Offer end 18.4.2008. *£1.95 per transaction fee applies.

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eBay your way to being Practical Family History’s Editor For A Day!
Log on to ebay.co.uk/toplots to bid to be ‘PFH’s Editor for the Day’ from 11-21 October. Don’t miss your chance to sit in PFH’s hot seat! Simply browse the list for our lot — and bid.

The auction has now ended, many thanks to all who made a bid and a special congratulations to the winning bidder.

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Winner of the 2007 Web Award
Sussex Family History Group

The Federation of Family History Societies awarded this year’s Web Award to the Sussex Family History Group whose webmaster is Alan Stoner. This annual award is sponsored by ABM Publishing Ltd and the £100 cheque was presented to Mark Richardson, the society’s chairman, by Colin Chapman at the Federation’s General Meeting at Durham.

There were 30 entrants and this year there was a larger number of sites worthy to be Commended or Highly Commended. This year’s results are as follows:

First Place: Sussex FH Group (webmaster, Alan Stoner)
Second Place: Buckinghamshire FHS (webmaster, Dave Foster)
Third Place: Essex FHS (webmaster, Colin Smith)
Congratulations to the winner and runners up.

For details of how your society can enter for next year’s Web Award please go to www.ffhs.org.uk

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Elizabeth Simpson Award

The winner of this year’s Elizabeth Simpson Award is North Cheshire FHS whose journal is The North Cheshire Family Historian.

Derek Wray, chairman of the winning society, was presented with the shield by Colin Chapman at the FFHS General Meeting at Durham.

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