What has happened in 2024!
We enjoyed two very different trips this year. The first, in April, to the National Archives at Kew was well subscribed, with quite a number of first-time visitors to the Archives: encouraging for family history as it means that people have progressed beyond just using the websites. Others enjoyed a day (without rain!) at Kew Gardens. So a day for exercise of the mind and the body.
Our second journey, in early July , to the Weald & Downland Museum started off in pouring rain. But the skies cleared and we enjoyed a day of sunshine, blue sky and a blustery wind while looking at domestic and farm buildings in a beautiful setting on the South Downs.
This was the last year that I shall be organising trips. A big thank you to everyone who has travelled with us over the last 10 years. Your good humour and prompt time-keeping has been invaluable. I shall look forward to being a passenger next year when Natasha takes over. She will be writing this column in future, and you wil be able to contact her on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. One of the most difficult tasks is to find venues to visit within a reasonable journey time - do let her know any suggestions you have.
Looking forward to 2025!
Jenny Pope
(almost former) WFHS Coach Organiser
