It also helps members with family connections in Shropshire, Cardiganshire, Denbighshire, Merionethshire and Radnorshire. Besides members' interests, this contains articles, transcripts and a host of other information of benefit to people with interests in Montgomeryshire and its borders. These are normally held in Newtown on the first Saturday of the month from September to November and from February to April. The opening of the premises represents the fruition of an idea which we have had under consideration almost since the society was founded back in 1994. The society previously had no home as such although the Wesleyan chapel in Newtown is used for most of our meetings.
Members are largely reliant on the post to obtain access to the library.
Records are available at open events and at meetings but the room will provide more convenient and regular access. It will provide a focal point for our activities and will be a centre where family historians can come to research and compare notes. The library room will be open to members without charge although voluntary donations may be made to assist in maintaining it and ensuring that it is a viable proposition. It will be open to the public as well as to members but there will be a mandatory charge for non members of 5 per morning or part thereof and 5 per afternoon. The nearest entrance is from Shortbridge Street, near the Post Office and almost opposite the Robert Owen memorial.