The Friends of Gloucestershire Archives (FoGA) were established in 1993 to provide help and support to the Gloucestershire Archives (then called Gloucestershire Record Office) and to educate people in the importance of preserving the county's archives.

Friends receive a Newsletter twice a year, produced jointly by Gloucestershire Archives and the Friends, covering their latest news, projects and activities.  The current issue, as well as past issues, can be downloaded from the Archives own website.  We are always looking for new ideas for events for the Friends and would welcome any suggestions you may have.

In addition, there are opportunities to join in a wide range of activities such as:

• Transcribing and indexing records
• Visiting local historical sites and other archives during the summer months.
• Training at the Gloucestershire Archives  
• Participating in Workshops and Mini-conferences
• Fundraising to provide funds to buy equipment or documents
• Attending Social events
• Staffing exhibitions and open days
• Looking behind the scenes at the Archives
• Campaigning on behalf of Gloucestershire Archives
• Attending talks, lectures and demonstrations in the winter.