Dear eJournal Member,

The latest version of the Wharfedale Family History Group eJournal (Issue 110 September 2018) is now available to download from the Members Area (for eJournal Subscribers ONLY):

http://www.wharfedalefhg.org/index.php/members-area/downloads

Read more: WFHG eJournal Issue: 110 2018-09 Now Available

Have you bought your copy of the Family Tree Magazine, June 2018 edition. Have you read the article 'Spotlight on Wharfedale Family History Group'?

You may wish to nip out and buy a copy.

Lawnswood Cemetery fits in the heart of Wharfedale and is the largest cemetery in our area. Below is a plea from the Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery to raise funds to have the books restored.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/folcremembrance

Weʼre raising £2,000 to support Leeds City Council in the restoration and digitalisation of the Books of Remembrance at Lawnswood Cemetery.

Story
The Books of Remembrance at Lawnswood Cemetery were vandalised over the Easter weekend. Three books relating to April, May and June were badly damaged when attacked using a knife and they were scattered in the grounds outside the building where they are displayed for the public to see. These are priceless documents holding personal sentiments from many hundreds of families across the UK and further afield dating back decades. Relatives, friends and the local community have been horrified by this mindless attack and are wanting to do something to help. The Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery is setting up a fundraising campaign to co-ordinate peoples efforts and desire to contribute towards the restoration costs. The money raised will be used by Leeds City Council to support the restoration of the damaged books and to digitalise the Books of Remembrance for the future protection of these priceless and personal records.

Thank you to all our members, old and new, who bobbed in to see us at the NEC. We hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did.