The theme this year is the "The Island in the 17th Century"

10:30 Coffee

11:00 Welcome by Jon Matthews (Chairman)

11:15 17th century sources - speaker Colin Chapman

12:00 AGM (members only)

12:30 Lunch (The Riverside Restaurant will be open)

14:00 Besoms, Battledores, Bedsteads Bum Rolls - speaker Janet Few (President)

14:45 Newport in the 17th century - speaker Richard Smout (Heritage Services Manager, IW Council)

15:30 Close

Admission:

Members = £8 (see February 2013 journal for ticket application) or you can pay on the door.

Non-members = £10

All welcome!

If you are interested in tracing your Island ancestors why not come along and chat with members of the committee and other members. The IWFHS can help you with your research.