As part of my mission to link Qualtroughs of Lonan/Lezayre (late 1600s/early1700s) and connecting parishes, with those of the south of the Island esp Rushen, Arbory & Malew, I am seeking feedback about the wisdom of co-ordinating a workshop on the Island of families by parish for perhaps late September - pls do not hold me to this however!).

My interest specifically is Lonan and surrounding parishes however am open to an extension of this. I feel that the pooling/sharing of information can only be of benefit to all and a workshop by parish of landed/property owning families may be one way of beginning of sharing.

Initially feedback welcome as to how best to do this as I realise that most/many Manx IOMFHS/researchers do not live on the Island, yet would like to take part.

Sharing of info can only benefit all so please make initial contact via this BB or write to elizabeth@qualtrough.org and in time a decision will be taken about the next step.

I feel this is the next stage to Nigel Crowe's recent workshop's of the Kinvig & Quine family.