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-Family history societies often publish helpful journals, transcripts, compiled genealogies and host helpful websites. They may have ongoing projects to transcribe records and create indexes. Most societies publish queries in their journals and maintain lists of members’ research interests that may be helpful to you. You may want to join one of these societies, reap the benefits of their expertise and resources, or support its efforts.
+Family and local history societies vary greatly in size and scope. Many are formally constituted bodies, with a constitution and bank account, publishing journals, transcripts, organising projects and running their own websites. Until 2020, most held regular in-person meetings and similar events. In 2020, Covid-related restrictions brought these to a shuddering halt and frequently have spurred traditional organisations to adapt to online meetings and presentations. More recently, many societies have resumed traditional meetings, sometimes also offering online options. The best ways to check the current situation with a society of interest are to visit its website or social media page and, if necessary, seek clarification by email or message.<br>
+In recent years, growing numbers of traditional societies have ventured into social media. Such platforms are also increasingly used by less formal groups of local and family historians, as they cost little or nothing to operate and enable ready recruitment of and interaction with likeminded people. This page includes both traditional societies and online groups. It is probably not complete, particularly for the latter.<br>
-Addresses of the societies are for the most part where their meetings are held as they are by-and-large not brick-and-mortar institutions.
+A few of the societies listed are not based in Leicestershire, but do have a significant involvement with the county.<br>
+Addresses, where shown, are those for writing to societies.
 == Regional Societies ==
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 '''Ashby de la Zouch History Society'''<br>Methodist Church<br>Burton Road<br>Ashby, Leicestershire LE65 1DD UK<br>Telephone: 01530 415654<br>
 Email: [mailto:christandy@hotmail.co.uk christandy@hotmail.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.valdirectory.org.uk/content/local-history-society-ashby-de-la-zouch Ashby de la Zouch History Society]
+'''Memories of Old Aylestone Village'''<br>
+Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/199529042101 Memories of Old Aylestone Village]
+:This group of 2,600 members shares memories, pictures and history relating to Aylestone, a few miles south of the centre of Leicester.
 '''Bagworth Historical Society'''<br>Bagworth Working Men’s Club<br>9 Station Rd<br>Bagworth<br>Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 1BJ UK<br>