The following is a press release from the Society of Genealogists:
The SoG are delighted to announce the opening of our new home at Wharf Road, [London] and to invite you to an exclusive Press event on Tuesday 12th December. Please see Press Release attached.
We can’t wait to give you a warm Wharf Road welcome, our order for the day is as follows:
12.30 Arrival
13.00 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
14.00 Behind the scenes tour, time to explore and enjoy some refreshments
15.00 Close and end
Enjoy some festive cheer with a glass of prosecco and a mince pie or two, all whilst catching up with your fellow genealogists. Visit us to enjoy our new Research Hub, encompassing our archive, library, and computers with access to a wide range of genealogical sites.
Please RSVP to natalie.pithers@sog.org.uk
Attached press release:
The Society of Genealogists is delighted to announce the opening of their new home at 40 Wharf Road N1 7GS. From Wednesday 13th to Friday 22nd December 2023, they’ll be hosting an exclusive Member Only opening, with access to Non-Members beginning Wednesday 3rd January 2024.
Created by genealogists, for genealogists, the Society of Genealogists is the perfect place to come to research your family history, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned expert. The Society’s new Research Hub encompasses an archive, library, and computers with access to a wide range of genealogical sites. An established FamilySearch Affiliate Library, Wharf Road offers a fantastic friendly space for exploring your family history in the company of fellow genealogists and expert staff. Located in the heart of the historic canal landscape of North London, and easily accessible from a variety of tube stations and bus routes, please see their website https://www.sog.org.uk/visit-us for full details on how best to plan your visit.
We also have an organisational update for you:
After a year as Interim CEO and overseeing our soon to be opening new home at Wharf Road, Patrick Barker is waving a fond farewell to the Society of Genealogists in December.
Existing SoG team members, Rebecca Gregory and Natalie Pithers are delighted to announce they will be stepping into Interim Co-CEO roles. Natalie, previously responsible for Project and Communications Management, has been an avid genealogist since her teenage years. Rebecca has been a member of the SoG team for 3 years as Head of Membership and has overseen many developments in our membership packages and services. Both Rebecca and Natalie are excited to be a part of both SoG’s history and future.
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Society of Genealogists. The Staff and Members alike have made me feel extremely welcome, and their passion for the past has been contagious! Whilst I am sad to be leaving, I am thrilled to be handing over the reins to two people so dedicated to the SoG’s mission to help people discover and explore their heritage”. – Patrick Barker.