Selby and District Family History Group is celebrating ten years of helping local people access their family history.

The group was started in May 2001 after four people who had been on a short course on family history at Brayton Community Centre decided to form the group to introduce to others to the fun of researching family history.

The group has grown more than 30 members attending meetings. To celebrate the anniversary, the group is holding an open day on June 27, from 10am to 3pm, in Selby Methodist Church.

Group members will be available to give advice about the group’s activities and researching family history.