RESIDENTS in Colchester can get free advice on how to research their family tree.

The town’s library is holding the event on Saturday April 24, where staff from the Essex Record Office and members of the Essex Society for Family History will be on hand to help residents who want to get started on tracing their family history.

They will also offer expert advice to anyone who has already made a start and needs some help with continuing their search.

The free advice day will run from 10am to 3pm, and bookings will not be required.

For more details call 01245 244677.