Welcome to the HGS Fareham Group!

We meet monthly for talks and visits to inspire and help you with your research

This friendly and welcoming group generally meets on the FOURTH Thursday of each month at Wallington Village Hall, Broadcut, Fareham. Doors open at 7:15 pm and the meeting begins at 7:30 pm. There is plenty of free parking in the large car park.

Fareham is a market town in the south east of Hampshire, between the cities of Southampton and Portsmouth. Members join us from Fareham and the surrounding area and we are always pleased to welcome visitors and new members.

Why Join Fareham Group?

Joining your local group provides an opportunity to meet other people who have the same enthusiasm for family history and to share skills and expertise. It’s also an opportunity to help others to break down ‘brick walls’ in their research and have some help with your own. The talks, workshops, and social events also provide a great opportunity to extend knowledge and have fun!

The meetings are either a talk from a speaker on a family history related subject, or a Members’ Evening, usually arranged around members interests or a request for a particular topic. There is plenty of opportunity to socialise, meet, and chat with the other members.

HGS Fareham Evening Group Events & Meetings

We have resumed in-person meetings although we will continue to hold our January and February meetings via Zoom. There may be other occasional meetings held via Zoom, so please do check to see the type of meeting. 

If you are interested in attending a Zoom talk, please contact us using the below form no later than 24 hours prior to the talk to be added to the invitation list. Remember to include your membership number or indicate if you are a guest.

• April 25, 2024, 7:15 pm: Winchester: Bishops, Buildings and Bones Part 4 - Andrew Negus

  The final talk in the series on Winchester covering the period 1850 - present.

• May 23, 2024, 7:15 pm: Jane Austen’s Best Friend - A Talk by Jane Glennie

  Travel back in time to Southampton 1809 and meet Martha Lloyd as she gossips about the Austen family.

• June 27, 2024, 7:15 pm: Op Overload - D Day Landings - Jeremy Prescott

  This presentation commemorates the 80th Anniversary in 2024 of Op Overlord ; the context and time line leading to the invasion, senior commanders of all nations involved, the plan, deception of the invasion, rehearsals, logistics (Mulberry Harbour, Pluto pipe), the invasion and its aftermath.

The group organiser is Jane Painter. She can be contacted using the form on this page.

Find Us Here:

Wallington Village Hall
Broadcut
Fareham
Hants PO16 8ST