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From Pam Newby, Exeter 383262, October 06,2008
People living in Dartmouth who are trying to trace their family histories received a helping hand at a workshop held at Devon County Council's library in the town.
The highly successful event was attended by experts who showed people how to use websites and databases to access online family records. These included the website www.ancestry.com which is a subscription service with a wide range of databases useful in creating family trees.
Library Assistant Maria Johnson said: "It was a really lively morning. Family history has become hugely popular recently and our experts were able to give advice on getting started. All Devon County Council library users are able to access ancestry.com, free of charge for 30 minutes a day, at any library.
"The workshop was a great success with a really buzzy atmosphere. Several people have been back to continue their research and I'm hooked now too."
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- Leader of the Council - Cllr Brian Greenslade
- Chief Executive -- Phil Norrey
- Budget £800 million
- Key investments include:
- Schools £349 million
- Adult and Community Services £164 million
- Environment, Economy and Culture £106 million
- Children and Young People £101 million
- Other important County Council support includes:
- Building programme: £185 million for new schools, roads, care services, libraries and recycling centres
- Political make-up:
- County Council seats: 62
- 33 Liberal Democrat
- 23 Conservative
- 4 Labour
- 2 Independent
- Next County Council elections: May 7, 2009
- Key stats:
- Population: 741,000
- Schools: 365
- Pupils: 96,200
- Children looked after: 584
- Adults helped to live at home: 17,622
- Residential and nursing care: 4,212 adults
- Libraries and Mobile Libraries: 61
- Roads: 12,831 kms (7,973 miles)
- Bridges: 3,500
- Public Rights of Way: 4,960 kms (3,200 miles)
- Streetlights: 71,000
- Illuminated road signs: 10,917
- Recycling Centres: 20
- Recycling rate: 49.21%
Figures may be subject to change
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