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+ Open Day 2019 (25/03/2019 - 10:37:14)
Open Day 2019
Rix Open day 8th June It was the 40th anniversary of the Rix Alliance and was a good turn out despite the wet
weather which made travelling more
difficult.
We were
delighted to see new people , who were all on holiday
in Norfolk, and were able to join us during the afternoon. Their visit gave them
the opportunity to meet other Rix and to talk about their family tree.
Next year will be the same venue but on the 30th May 2020. New Buckenham Hall has all the facilities needed to host the Open Day including wi-fi and good parking
Posted @ 10:37:14 on 25 March 2019 back to top
Past Journals and Newsletters
Recently uploaded onto the website are copies of the Journal that used to be published quarterly and half yearly from Number 30 to 88. Accessed through the members area on the website
Posted @ 11:21:24 on 13 May 2018 back to top
Open Day 2018
Rix Open Day was on Saturday 2nd June 2018 at New Buckenham Village
Hall in the large meeting room
Full address is : Moat
Lane, New Buckenham, Norwich,Norfolk NR162AU
Posted @ 11:20:08 on 13 May 2018 back to top
New resource just released: Norwich Freeman Records Online
http://nfro.norwichfreemen.org.uk/
This has been created by the Freemen of Norwich to provide a fully searchable and freely accessible online database of all those men, and eventually women, admitted to the freedom of Norwich over the last 700 years. On completion it will amount to some 35,000 entries.
The database will be launched in two phases. The first, on the 6th September 2017, will include the most recent freemen registers from 1714 to the present day, nearly 20,000 entries. These will be followed by the medieval and early modern registers from 1317 to 1713, and in due course by the information on 'citizens', as freemen were also known, from the Enrolled Deeds from 1285.
Each admission provides the name of the new freeman, his trade or occupation, method of entry - be it apprenticeship, patrimony, purchase - the name of the father or master and the date of admission. Taken together, they provide an extraordinary insight into the social, economic, political and cultural structure of Norwich.
Both links give more information on how to use and what it offers in information
Posted @ 10:29:11 on 13 September 2017 back to top
FFHS new 'Our Really Useful Australasian Information Leaflet'
The FFHS has produced the leaflet in association with the Society of Australian Genealogists and Australasian Federation of Family History Organisations.
This is a very useful resource . The leaflet focuses on how to research your ancestors if you live in Australasia. It is also a great resource for UK family historians who may have had ancestors who went to Australasia, either because of forced transportation or due to emigration.
Posted @ 10:04:27 on 17 August 2017 back to top
Rix Open Day 2017
The Open day took place on 3rd June , Cringleford, Norwich. It was a small gathering of members but a very enjoyable day nonetheless. It was great to talk and share news with others.
Posted @ 20:32:05 on 08 June 2017 back to top
Rix Reunion October 2016
In the News area there is a short piece about the Rix Reunion in Australia. The family line all descend from Henry Tuthill Rix, born Wendling Norfolk. There is also an article about Barnabas Rix
Posted @ 11:18:45 on 08 January 2017 back to top
Lord Rix
It was with sadness that we learned that Brian Rix has died. He had been a member of the Rix Alliance from the early days. He happily shared what he knew about his family and appreciated receiving the Rix Journal for many years. Brian was very interested in the origins of the Rix name and where the first Rix may have come from. This link to his obituary in the Daily Telegraph tells his story http://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2016/08/20/lord-rix-actor-manager-and-campaigner-for-the-disabled--obituary/
Also in the Hull Daily Mail
The Sunday Times
The Scotsman
Posted @ 22:42:07 on 22 August 2016 back to top
Rix Open Day 4th June 2016
The Rix Open Day took place this year at Cringleford Norwich. Use of the venue, Action for the Blind, was organised by Derek and proved to be a great place to meet up with Rix from around the UK and to be able relax, chat and exchange information. It was good to see new faces too. Refreshments were provided by Sue and Sheila and also a buffet lunch along with some beautiful homemade cakes.
The sun shone which was a great improvement on the previous cold, windy days. This enabled us to take a group picture outside in the sunshine.
There was a couple of interesting talks from Trevor on the DNA project and from David about a new book he has written called Ships, Shawl and Loyal Service, the story of three East Anglian brothers. This is due out in September 2016 and distributed by Orca Book Services. All in all a good day and really enjoyable.
Next year it will be on Saturday 3rd June and held at the same venue.
Posted @ 20:26:13 on 06 June 2016 back to top
The FFHS - Federation of Family History Societies have produced a really useful information leaflet. This will help with family research and lists many useful weblinks.
Posted @ 09:34:14 on 12 May 2016 back to top
New family trees have been added. They are in a password protected area so only accessible if a Rix Alliance member. If you would like to join please email susie.rix@virgin.net. T
The Rix Open Day is coming up soon and everyone is welcome to come along who has an interest in the Rix/Ricks name.
Posted @ 18:52:35 on 23 April 2016 back to top
Some recent additions to the website: A new page listing all the records and resources held by the Rix Alliance.
The forum page, renamed My Rix Family Story, is now a place to let us know your Rix story however small or large. You might have just started your research and maybe just have a family story. Please post here to share.
The next Open day will be Saturday 4th June 2015
Posted @ 09:44:25 on 06 September 2015 back to top
