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Braund September Journals won't be Long
The September Journals will shortly be back from the printers and if you are a paid up society member, on their way to you. There is...
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- Jun 23
Australian Visitors
It was lovely to welcome Michael and Susie from Australia, as they made a whistle stop visit to North Devon. They have been able to visit...
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- Jun 7
Braunds on Tour
This week, a few local Braunds decided to take a trip on the PS Waverley and view the beautiful North Devon Coast from the decks of the...
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- May 8
Reunion Round-up
The dust is settling after a lovely reunion weekend and far flung visitors have wended their way homeward. We walked, we ate, we chatted,...
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- Apr 29
Reunion Ahoy
It is just days until our Reunion and excitement is mounting. There are virtual events being staged as part of the weekend, so you can...
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- Jan 29
Dates announced for 2025 Australasian Reunion
Save the dates for the next Australasian reunion in 2025. This will be held in Ballarat from 28-31 March and should be a great weekend of...
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- Dec 13, 2023
Seasons Greetings to all Braunds and Braund Descendants
Very best wishes for the holiday season and for 2024 to all Braunds, Braund descendants and their friends.
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- May 6, 2023
The Challenge of the Three Graces: a new branch for the Braund tree
We now have a new branch 10 for the Braund tree. A full list of all the Braund branches and an explanation of how they were created can...
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- May 3, 2023
Our Chairman is Honoured by the Guild of One-Name Studies
Our Chairman, Chris Braund, has been awarded the honour 'Master Craftsman' of the Guild of One-Name Studies. This is a prestigious award,...
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- Apr 1, 2023
Braund Society in the News
The Braund Society is due to feature in the May issue of the UK Family Tree Magazine, as part of a series highlighting family history...
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- Feb 13, 2023
Reunion Details in your Inboxes and Online
If you are a paid-up Braund Society member and we have an up-to-date email address for you, details of the UK reunion, should be with you...
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- Jan 4, 2023
We are Featured on the Guild of One-Name Studies Website
For the next few weeks, we are the featured study on the website of the Guild of One-Name Studies. The Guild is an umbrella organisation...
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- Dec 23, 2022
A Quiz for Christmas - win a year's free membership
We thought that you might like a quiz for the holiday season. All the answers can be found on this website. A winner will be chosen at...
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- Jul 24, 2022
Our Chairman becomes a Companion of St. Boniface
At a ceremony at Exeter Cathedral yesterday, chairman Chris Braund became a Companion of St Boniface. This is an annual award for...
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- Jun 28, 2022
New Research about our First Fleet Convict
We have speculated about the origins of Mary Broad the first fleet convict for decades. Her story can be read on the Braund Stories page...
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- May 23, 2022
Special Award for our Society's Chairman
We are excited to announce that our society's Chairman, Chris Braund, is to be admitted as a Companion of St. Boniface. This honour is...
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- May 8, 2022
40 Years of the Braund Society - a presentation to watch
We are excited to announce that you can now all watch our presentation about 40 years of Braund Society history. A great opportunity to...
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- May 4, 2022
Royal Visit for Braund Farm
Many readers will know that the late Elizabeth Braund MBE set up East Shallowford Farm on the edge of Dartmoor, to enable city children...
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- Apr 21, 2022
Braunds on the Radio
Yesterday we had the opportunity to promote the Society in general and our reunion in particular, on BBC Radio Devon. You can hear our...
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- Feb 28, 2022
Happy Birthday to Us
Forty years ago today 200 Braunds and Braund descendants met outside the New Inn in Bideford, Devon and the Society was formed. There...
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