British clubs and organisations
Consulate's key partners
1. BRITISH AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL OF NEW ENGLAND, INC
The British American Business Council of New England, Inc. (BABCNE), provides a forum for American and British executives to meet and address common interests through monthly events held in the New England area. Launched by HRH the Prince of Wales in 1986, the organisation has grown to include over 100 corporate and individual members involved in transatlantic trade.
Contact:
Ms. Urszula Wojciechowska, Executive Director
Lewis Wharf, Suite 523
Boston, MA 02110
Telephone: (617) 720 3622
Fax: (617) 720 4331
www.babcne.org
E-Mail: babcne@comcast.net
2. BRITISH CHARITABLE SOCIETY
Provides short-term charitable relief to persons holding a passport of the United Kingdom or its dependencies, or the children of such persons, who are resident in the six New England states; please contact the Executive Secretary. $45 life membership.
www.britcharity.org
Contact:
Ms. Jane Ollerhead
PO Box 2566
Westwood, MA 02090
Telephone: (617) 241 2278
3. BRITISH OFFICERS CLUB OF NEW ENGLAND
Social Club for British and American Service Officers, founded in 1921. Mess nights every Wednesday. Other functions throughout the year.
www.bocne.org
Contact:
President
Timothy J. Hunt, M.B.E.
26 Dennett Road
Marblehead, MA 01945
Email: timhunt31@comcast.net
Chairman
Richard P.Douglas
410 Oakland Parkway
Franklin, MA
Email: chairman@bocne.org
Treasurer
Mr. Alfred P Kohnle
58 Tarbell Spring Road
Concord MA 01742
Tel (978) 369 6361
E-mail: treasurer@bocne.org
BOSTON BRITS
A social club for British, young professionals living and working locally (20-40's). They meet every Thursday and host events on most weekends. Provides social and sporting activities for young Brits in Boston on a weekly basis. Find us on Facebook too.
Contact:
Gavin R. Nathan
Boston, MA
E-Mail: gavinnathan@hotmail.com
website: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2263216767
BRITISH AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL OF NEW ENGLAND, INC
See above.
BRITISH ARMY BENEVOLENT FUND AMERICA
The British Army Benevolent Fund America is the British Army's National Charity, committed to the welfare of soldiers, former soldiers, and their families in times of need.
www.armybenfund.org
Contact:
Keith M. Taylor, Chairman
P.O. Box 381487
Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel 617-876-7500 | email k.taylor3@verizon.net
BRITISH AND IRISH GRADUATES IN AMERICA
British and Irish Graduates in America promotes co-operation and networking among the US-resident alumni communities of British and Irish universities and institutions of higher education.
http://biginamerica.net
BRITISH CHARITABLE SOCIETY
See above.
BRITISH OFFICERS CLUB OF NEW ENGLAND
See above.
BRITISH SCHOOL OF BOSTON
The British School of Boston takes children from the ages of 3 to 11 years of age and provides British curriculum education for children of all nationalities The aim of the school is to:
- Enable children to reach their full potential in all aspects of the school's curriculum
- Provide children with an education appropriate to the world in which they live
- Develop in children a love of learning and a desire to expand their knowledge and skills throughout their life
- Foster an atmosphere of mutual respect wherein children learn to live together in a community and recognise other's strengths
- Encourage children to become responsible, independent people with a sense of moral responsibility and self-discipline
Contact:
Head of School: Dr. Bruce Robinson
British School of Boston
416 Pond Street
Boston, MA 02130
Tel: 617 522 2261
Fax: 617 522 0385
www.britishschool.org
E-mail: admissionsbsb@britishschool.org
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CALEDONIAN FOUNDATION USA, Inc.
Preserves and promotes the music, arts and culture of Scotland. Tartan Day/New England observed 6 April each year, established by US Senate Resolution No 155.
Contact:
Miss Duncan MacDonald
Executive VP and Treasurer
PO Box 1242
Edgartown, MA 02539-1242
Telephone: (508) 693 3135 ; 1 (800) 713 0507
Fax: (508) 696 0537
www.caledonianfoundationusa.org
CHURCHILL CENTER, THE
An international non-profit organisation which encourages study of the life and thought of Winston Churchill; fosters research about his speeches, writings and deeds; advances knowledge of his example as a statesman; and by programmes of teaching and publishing, imparts that learning to men, women and children around the World. Sponsors conferences, symposia, seminars, tours, publications and the quarterly journal Finest Hour.
Contact:
Joseph L Hern, Director NE Chapter
340 Beale Street
Quincy, MA 02170-3254
Telephone: 617 248 1919
E-mail: jhern@fhmboston.com
www.winstonchurchill.org
Contact:
Daniel Myers, Executive Director
1150 17th Street NW, Suite 307
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 888 972 1874, 202 223 5511,
E-mail: dmyers@winstonchurchill.org
THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE CHURCHILL MUSEUM
The American Friends of the Churchill Museum, was formed in January 2002 to raise funds in the US for the Churchill Museum. The Museum opened in London in January 2005.
Contact:
Edward D. Agne
President of the Board of Trustees
American Friends of the Churchill Museum
42 Front Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
Tel: 781/631-3117
Fax: 781/631-3278
E-mail: edagne@comstratgroup.com
There are a number of Clan Representatives based in New England. For further details please contact: Press and Public Affairs, British Consulate-General, Boston. Tel: 617/245-4512
Clan Anderson
Clan Blair
Clan Broun/ Brown
Family of Bruce Society in North America
Clan Buchanan
Clan Cameron
Clan Campbell Society of the USA
Clan Chisholm
Clan Cummings Comyn
Clan Cunningham Society of North America
Clan Donald USA
Clan Donnachaidh Society of New England
Clan Douglas
Clan Drummond
Clan Dunbar
Clan Elliot
Clan Farquarson
Clan Fergusson
Clan Forbes Society
Clan Fraser
Clan Galbraith Association of North America
House of Gordon
Clan Grant
Clan Gregor Society, New England Chapter
Clan Hamilton
Clan Hay
Clan Home/ Hume
Clan Hunter
Clan Irwin Association
Clan Johnston/e in America
Clan Keith Society, USA
Clan MacInnes Society
Clan MacIntyre Association
Clan MacKay
Clan MacKenzie Society in the Americas
Clan MacKinnon
Clan MacKintosh of North America
Clan MacLachlan Association
Clan MacLaren Society
Clan MacLean
Clan MacLellan
Clan MacLeod Society
Clan Macmillan
Clan MacNachtan Assocaition
Clan MacNeil Association of America
Clan MacNichol
Clan Maitland
CRICKET CLUB, COLONIAL CAVALIERS
The Colonial Cavaliers is a Boston-area cricket team founded in 2004. The club plays 15-20 matches each season around New England. Its mission is to be the premier cricket club in the USA, featuring the best cricket ground, cricket pitch, upholding the finest traditions of English Village cricket on and off the field. We aim to provide a unique and cherished experience for all visiting teams and build a club which friends, family and children can enjoy and be a part of. New members are welcome and should contact the Club Captain for more details. Umpires and scorers also welcome. The club has a full kit bag, including whites. Practices are held from April-September at the Extra Innings facility in Woburn. Matches are generally 20-35 overs and are played on Saturdays and Sundays. For more details visit our website: www.colonialcavaliers.com
Contact:
James Fry
Telephone: 978 729 8711
Email: jfry@babson.edu or justicefrito@hotmail.com
COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY
English country, Morris, sword/New England contra & square dancing. Weekly dances and three residential weekends, September to June, at the Pinewoods Camp, Long Pond, Plymouth, MA.
Contact:
Mr. George Fogg
42 West Foster St.
Melrose MA 02176
Telephone: (781) 662 6710 or (617) 426 1048
Fax: (781) 662 6730
E-Mail: georgedance@earthlink.net
Website: www.cds-boston.org
CRICKET LEAGUE, MASSACHUSETTS STATE
Play starts in early May. They have various teams, including a Caribbean Team, Indian Team and Rest of the World Teams.
Contact:
Adrian Jordan, President
PO Box 240891
Dorchester, MA 02124
Email: president@mscl.org
Telephone: (617) 947 5279
www.mscl.org
CYMRODORION SOCIETY OF GREATER BOSTON (Welsh Society)
Interest in Welsh culture and heritage.
Contact:
www.freewebs.com/cymrodorion
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DAUGHTERS OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE - Massachusetts
The Daughters of the British Empire is a charitable, non-profit, non-political voluntary association of women of British or Commonwealth birth or ancestry. Their purpose is to help support four retirement homes in the United States and to contribute to local charities while offering fun and friendship based on common heritage.
Contact:
Mrs. Margaret Lowe
Daughters of the British Empire
12 Edwards Road, Natick, MA 01760
Telephone: (508) 653 7139
E-Mail: lowe.m@comcast.net
Website for the national office of DOBE: www.dbesociety.org
There are several local Chapters of Daughters of the British Empire, five in Eastern Massachusetts; please contact the State President for details.
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EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
For alumni of the University of Edinburgh.
Contact:
Dr. Ralph Gillis
Tel: (781) 749-2432
E-mail: Rjg2432@aol.com
ENGLISH SPEAKING UNION (BOSTON, MA)
Contact
Patricia Buddenhagen, President
The English-Speaking Union (Boston)
137 Clinton Road
Brookline, MA 02445-5842
Office: Boston Branch of the English Speaking Union
77 Rumford Avenue, Suite 3B
Waltham, MA 02453
Tel: 781 647 7029
E-mail: esu@camihq.com
www.esuus.org/branches/boston
ENGLISH-SPEAKING UNION (NEWPORT, RI)
Contact:
Mr. Malcom Wheeler, President
ESU Newport Branch
59 Rhode Island Ave.
Newport, RI 02840-2761
Telephone: 401 847 9040
www.esuus.org/branches/newport
ENGLISH-SPEAKING UNION (NEW HAVEN,CT)
Contact:
Mr. Edward G Williams, Treasurer
ESU New Haven Branch
PO Box 6019
New Haven, CT 06517
Telephone: (203) 281 6886
E-mail: egwilliams@cshore.com
ENGLISH-SPEAKING UNION (PROVIDENCE, RI)
Contact:
Dr. Clive W. Bridgham, President
ESU Providence Branch
282 Country Road
Barrington, RI 02806
Work: (401)245 7010
E-mail: drclive@aol.com
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FIRST REGIMENT OF FOOT GUARDS
A re-enactment group which portrays the Grenadier Guards on American service during the American Revolutionary War. Contact them if you'd like someone to speak to your group (in the Boston area).
Contact:
Graeme Marsden
85 Grove Street
Quincy, MA 02169
Telephone: (617) 471 6787
www.footguards.tripod.com
E-mail: gmarsden@colehersee.com
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HIGHLAND LIGHT SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF CAPE COD, MA
The Highland Light Scottish Society is a non-profit organisation formed for the benefit of those interested in Scottish heritage. The objectives of the society are to promote Scottish Culture, literature, music, instruments, dance and traditions among persons regardless of race, origin, color or creed. We support training programs in the playing of instruments of Scottish music, Highland Dancing, Scottish Country Dancing and other Scottish performing arts. We are committed to recognizing the contribution of Robert Burns and others of Scottish literature, culture and history. We strive to promote good fellowship and friendship among members and the community.
Contact:
Michael Pell, President
Highland Light Scottish Society of CapeCod, MA
P.O. Box 341
Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
Telephone: (508) 833 1690
Email: MPell@scotsoncapecod.org
www.scotsoncapecod.org
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LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
An association of alumni of the London Business School living in the New England area. The association has regular professional and social events to foster the spirit of LBS.
Contact:
Stuart Taylor
VP, Programming
28 Ellsworth Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139
Telephone: (W) (617) 454 4959
Contact:
Tony Cave
President
PO Box 446
Woods Hole, MA 02543
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS, ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF (Boston Chapter)
Alumni and friends of the LSE meet the Third Thursday of each month, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the Times Irish Pub, 112 Broad Street, Boston MA 02110 (a short walk from South Station or the Aquarium). In addition to networking in an informal setting, we can answer questions for prospective candidates about the school and living abroad. The Boston Chapter holds regular Leadership Luncheons, special events with visiting LSE alumni, and an annual Bon Voyage reception for new students.
Contact:
Anna Sabasteanski MSc
Tel: 617 489 6155
E-Mail: boston@aflse.org
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THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND
The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has established the North America Foundation, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organisation, headquartered in Boston. The National Trust for Scotalnd Foundation presents educational, cultural, social, and fundraising events across the country to increase the recognition of the National Trust for Scotland within the United States and to help raise funds to support specific projects and the general operations of the NTS.
Contact:
Curt Gough DiCamillo, Executive Director
The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA
45 School Street, 3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02108
Tel: 617-227-7500
Fax: 617-227-4200
E-mail: mail@ntsusa.org
NEW ENGLAND CHURCHILLIANS
Members of The Churchill Centre in the New England states organise several meetings and events annually around Boston and elsewhere in New England. Recent speakers include The Hon. Celia Sandys, Jon Meacham (author of Franklin and Winston), and Professors John Maurer and John Hattendorf of the Naval War College. A traditional event is a formal dinner marking Sir Winston Churchill's birthday each November 30.
Contact:
Joseph L. Hern, Chairman
340 Beale Street
Quincy, MA 02170
tel: (617) 248-1919
fax: (617) 248-6844
e-mail: jhern@fhmboston.com
www.winstonchurchill.org/i4a/calendar
NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOOL OF THE SCOTTISH ARTS
Sponsored by the New Hampshire Gathering of the Scottish Clans, Inc. Provides tuition in piping and drumming, fiddle, highland dance, step dance, Gaelic language and song.
Contact
NHSSA
Gordon Webster, Director
922 Elm Street, Suite 315
Manchester, NH 03101
Telephone: 603/621-9949
www.nhssa.org
E-Mail: nhssa@comcast.net
NEW HAMPSHIRE HIGHLAND GAMES
Non-profit organisation. Organise Highland games in September (3rd weekend after Labor Day) at Loon Mountain, Lincoln, NH. Largest Scottish cultural event held annually in the North East.
Contact:
PO Box 4197
17 Green Street
Concord, NH 03302-4197
Telephone: (603) 229 1975
Telephone: 1-800-358-SCOT (tickets)
Fax: (603) 223 6678
E-Mail: info@nhscot.org
www.nhscot.org
Officers:
President: David Gooch
Vice President: Jon Lang, CPA, CVA
Treasurer: Holly Pratt, CPA, CFE
Secretary: Jennifer Fox
Managing Director: Derek Davidson, E-mail: ddavidson@nhscot.org
Administrative Manager: Lois Meredith, E-mail: lois@nhscot.org
Press and Public Affairs: David Davidson or Lois Meredith
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OXFAM AMERICA
International profit organisation committed to & creating lasting solutions to global poverty, hunger, and social injustice.
Contact:
Mr. Raymond C. Offenheiser
President
26 West Street, Floor 4
Boston, MA 02111-1206
Telephone: (617) 728 2506
www.oxfamamerica.org
OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE SOCIETY OF NEW ENGLAND
Seeks to be of service to the two Universities and their constituent Colleges and sponsors at least four events each year, which are conducted in the spirit of University occasions, as well as a cricket tour every summer. Also publishes, for the benefit of its members, a directory listing of those who have attended or have been affiliated with Oxford or Cambridge University, and now live in New England.
Contact:
Dr. Neil Law Malcolm
281 Washington Street
Belmont, MA 02478
Telephone: (H) (617) 489 7113, (W) (617) 308 8263
E-mail: neil.law.malcolm@magd.oxon.org
OXFORD SOCIETY
The Oxford University Society is the University's official alumni organisation. All who have engaged in academic work in the University or in any college, or who have a close association with the collegiate University, are eligible to for membership. There is no subscription. The Oxford University Society encourages close relations between its members and the collegiate University, and supports a world-wide network of over 160 volunteer-run branches, one of the most extensive alumni networks in the world. It has links with college alumni groups and with University special interest and subject-based groups.
Contact:
Dr. Neil Law Malcolm
411 Jefferson Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
E-mail: neil.law.malcolm@magd.oxon.org
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THE PARTNERSHIP OF THE HISTORIC BOSTONS, INC.
A not-profit, non-political volunteer organisation established to recognise and celebrate the unique historical and cultural connections between Boston, Massachusetts, founded as the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630, and Boston, Lincolnshire, England, founded in 1086. A similar organisation exists in Boston, Lincolnshire, also dedicated to create and implement programmes that will build an awareness of the common heritage of the two Bostons.
Contact:
Professor Will Holton, President
The Partnership of the Historic Bostons, Inc.
66 Marlborough St.
Boston, MA 02116
Telephone: 617/373-3853
Email: w.holton@neu.edu
http://www.historicbostons.com
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RHODES SCHOLARS, ASSOCIATION OF (Boston Chapter)
Academic, for Rhodes Scholars
Contact:
Gregory A. Petsko
Brandeis University, MS 029
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02454-9110
Telephone: 781-736-4903 or 2401 or 4921 (Lab)
Fax: 781-736-2405
Email: petsko@brandeis.edu
THE ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS - NEW ENGLAND
Provide a networking environment for British Architects, and British educated professionals living in New England, as well as other individuals, businesses, and/or organisations that are interested in architecture and are affiliated to the UK through nationality, or education.
Contact:
Co-Chair, Stephen Stenson
47 Lewis Road
Belmont, MA 02478
Tel: 617 484 8054
Fax: 772 325-0965
info@stephenstenson.com
Co-Chair, Debbie Bentley, RIBA
Bentley Design Associates
Carlisle, MA 01741
Tel: 978 287 4783
debbiebentley@comcast.net
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SCOTS CHARITABLE SOCIETY
Gives help to Scots in need
Contact:
Frank Porter
105 Patterson
Attleboro, MA 02703
www.scots-charitable.org
SCOTTISH CLUB OF THE TWIN STATES
Social club for those interested in Scottish culture and heritage
Contact:
Harold L Jones, Jnr.
President
PO Box 340
Meriden, NH 03770
Telephone: (603) 469 3376
E-Mail: hljones@usadatanet.net
SCOTTISH HERITAGE SOCIETY
The mission of the Scottish Heritage Society is to educate a widely diverse audience in the rich cultural heritage of the Scots who migrated to North America. By developing and maintaining the pre-eminent resource of information on Scotland, the Scottish Heritage Society will provide wide-ranging services through which people may pursue their interest in Scotland and it’s heritage and culture.
Contact:
Douglas MacDonald, Chairman of the Board of Trustees
David Christie, President
Stuart Anderson, Vice President
45 Bow Center Road,
Bow, NH 03302
Phone: (603) 227-0272
E-mail: jolo1314@comcast.net or info@scottishpride.org
www.scottishpride.org
SCOTTISH HERITAGE SOCIETY OF RHODE ISLAND
Non-profit organisation. Sponsors of the Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival held annually in May.
Contact:
Sally Hanson
60 Summer Street
Westerly, RI 02891-1961
Telephone: (401) 348 9109
E-mail: riscot@edgenet.net
SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD
Scottish Social Club
Contact:
Patricia Wheeler, Secretary
RR2, Box 261E
Vineyard Haven MA 02568
Tel: (508) 693 4026
ST ANDREW'S SOCIETY OF CONNECTICUT
Scottish Social Club: A benevolent group raising funds for charity in Scotland/UK and the US as well as for cultural scholarships.
Contact:
Pamela R. Munro (President)
P O Box 1195
Litchfield, CT 06759
Tel: (860) 859 1803
E-mail: membership@sasct.org & pmunro@sbcglobal.net
www.sasct.org
ST ANDREW'S SOCIETY OF MAINE
Scottish Social Club
Contact:
Frank D. C. Walton
President
237 East Pond Road
Jefferson, ME 04348
tcb2@megalink.net or suemack@mainerr.com
ST ANDREW'S SOCIETY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Scottish Social Club
Contact:
Fr. Fr. Peter-Michael Preble, FSA Scot - President
PO Box 204
North Weymouth, Massachusetts 02191
Telephone: 508-765-5276
ppreble@charter.net
ST ANDREW'S SOCIETY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
A non-profit, charitable organisation, the Society (SASNH) sponsors and, participates with others', activities and events which advance Scottish traditions and culture. Offers scholarships for the pursuit of Scottish performing and cultural arts and charitable assistance.
Contact:
David L. Bruce
5 Hawk Drive
Salem, NH 03079
E-mail: j-dbruce@comcast.net
Society Mailbox: sasocietynh@comcast.net
www.standrewsocietynh.org
ST ANDREW'S SOCIETY OF VERMONT
Scottish Social Club
Contact:
Dr. Alan Walker, President
PO Box 484
Essex Junction, VT 05453
E-Mail: ALWalk@aol.com
ST DAVID'S SOCIETY (Poultney area)
Society for people of Welsh heritage and those with an interest in Welsh heritage.
Contact:
Poultney Area St. David’s Society, Inc
60 Norton Avenue
Poultney, VT 05764-1029
Telephone: (802) 287 5744 (9 am to 8 pm EST)
E-mail: wagsjan@sover.net
Or visit the website of the Poultney area St David's Society
ST. DAVID’S SOCIETY OF CONNECTICUT
Society for people of Welsh heritage and those with an interest in Welsh heritage.
Contact:
Mr Earl T. Williams Jr. B.A., M.Div.
10 Hemingway Road
North Haven, CT 06473-3737
Telephone/Fax: 1-900-IM-WELSH
E-mail: earlwilliams@CelticPandC.com
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TRANSATLANTIC BRIDES AND PARENTS ASSOCIATION
A not for profit social organisation with branches in Enfield, CT, Greater Hartford, CT, North Haven, CT, New Bedford, MA, Framingham, MA, and Wells, ME.
Contact:
Brenda Marshall
19 Butternut Drive
Sutton, MA 01590
Telephone: (508) 865 9182
Email: brendamarshall@msn.com
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UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER AMERICAN FRIENDS
For alumni and friends of the University of Ulster.
Contact:
Paul Dwyer
Committee for the American
Friends of the University of Ulster
16 Hillcrest Ave
Melrose, MA
Telephone: 617 835 2408
E-mail: paul@pdwyer.com
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WARWICK UNIVERSITY - NORTH AMERICA
Contact:
Dr. Peter Hirst
University of Warwick
North America Representative
49 Rowe St
Milton MA 02186
Telephone: 617 507 7119
WEDGWOOD SOCIETY OF BOSTON INC
Educational/social club - invites speakers
Contact:
Mr. Jeffrey Hoffman
President
59 Standish Road
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Telephone: (781) 235-1424
www.angelfire.com/ma/wsb
WELSH-AMERICAN GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. (WAGS)
Genealogical society for the Welsh researcher, a member helping member society to put one in touch with others throughout the world.
Contact:
Janice "Siani" B. Edwards
Vice President/Secretary WAGS
60 Norton Ave.
Poultney, VT 05764-1029
www.rootsweb.com/nvtwags
WELSH SOCIETY
Please see contact details for The Cymrodorion Society
WELSH SOCIETY OF RHODE ISLAND
Contact:
John Morgan - President
322 Broad Rock Rd
Peace Dale
South Kingstown, RI 02883
E-Mail: jmorgan18@cox.net
WELSH SOCIETY OF WESTERN NEW ENGLAND
Contact:
Dr. Tom Bernard - President
E-Mail: tlbernard@aol.com
