Garden Party as part of our 10th Anniversary Celebrations

The Fenland Family History Society’s June meeting took the form of a Garden Party as part of our 10th Anniversary Celebrations. The event was held at the Octavia Hill Museum, in Wisbech, and nearly 40 members attended, including a couple from Ireland. After a talk by Peter Clayton, of the Octavia Hill Museum, giving a brief history of Octavia and her work in Wisbech and other parts of the country, the members were able to explore the museum, before gathering in the Tea Room and Garden for refreshments of scones with jam and cream, followed by strawberries and cream and Pimms or Elderflower Wine, all provided by the committee.
The Mayor and Mayoress of Wisbech (both members of the F F H S ) were in attendance along with the Mayor’s Beadle. The Mayor spoke of the work of the Society and wished them well for the next decade.
Many members came in costume depicting the occupations of their Ancestors and these outfits included a Crinoline, a Milkmaid, a School Teacher, a Governess, a Shepherd, a Farmer and a Train Driver.
The weather was warm, so the gardens could be used to full advantage by the members, and a very enjoyable evening was had by all.
The next meeting on July 28th will be a talk by Tom Doig, our very first Speaker, whom we welcome back to tell us about ‘Births and Baptisms in the 1800’s. Tom is an Author and Researcher of Local, Social and Family History, and we look forward to his talk with interest.
[Judy Green]