Advice on how to build your family tree available at local history event in Blantyre

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An event being held in Blantyre this weekend will give people the opportunity to learn more about Lanarkshire and advice on starting their own family tree.Lanarkshire Family History Society is holding a Family and Local History Fair at the David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre on Saturday, April 6.The event will bring together organisations and groups from throughout Lanarkshire and those attending will be able to find out more about the history of the local area and get advice on starting or growing their family tree.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Joining the local Society will be Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society as well as the Archive, Local Studies and Online Collections services for North Lanarkshire.Among the organisations in attendance will be Lanarkshire Police Historical Society; Blantyre Heritage Group; and Stonehouse History Group.Lanarkshire Heritage Forum; Bothwellhaugh Ex-residents Group; and Monklands Poets and Writers Group will also be in attendance.The Fair runs from 10am until 4pm at the David Livingstone Centre, which is located at 165 Station Road, Blantyre G72 9BY.

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