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Title: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: Timbo2018 on Thursday 06 September 18 18:59 BST (UK)
As above

Seems to apply to UK, Irish, USA/Canadian and Aus/NZ versions.

More info:

https://www.irishgenealogynews.com/2018/09/findmypast-will-be-offering-free-access.html (https://www.irishgenealogynews.com/2018/09/findmypast-will-be-offering-free-access.html)

rgds
Tim
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: ABradley on Thursday 06 September 18 21:23 BST (UK)
Timbo

May I be the first to thank you for this information.
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: groom on Thursday 06 September 18 21:47 BST (UK)
I read on another forum that "Existing subscribers will see their subscriptions extended. " However I can't see that anywhere on the FindMyPast site.
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: Rosinish on Thursday 06 September 18 21:52 BST (UK)
Thanks for the info. Timbo, never goes wrong  ;)

Annie
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: Nanna52 on Friday 07 September 18 00:03 BST (UK)
Whoopee, didn't have anything planned for this weekend.  Now I do.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: solidrock on Friday 07 September 18 02:51 BST (UK)
Just tried it, not free as far as I can see.
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: DavidG02 on Friday 07 September 18 03:52 BST (UK)
Is this to allow us to madly download our 'collections'  ;)
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: Ceryswyn on Friday 07 September 18 05:19 BST (UK)
It doesn't appear to be working here yet either.
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: Nanna52 on Friday 07 September 18 05:23 BST (UK)
I have been using it.  It sent me to sign up once but I tried again and got the record I was after.
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: Ceryswyn on Friday 07 September 18 05:28 BST (UK)
It seems to arbitrarily send me to the subscription screen now and again, and actually show me records now and again. I'll take what I can get :D
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: Ceryswyn on Friday 07 September 18 05:34 BST (UK)
Ok, I actually went and read the thing, it says it's doors open at 9am on Friday morning. I guess I have to wait a couple more hours for full access to things.
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: Nanna52 on Friday 07 September 18 05:51 BST (UK)
It's past nine am here in Australia and I am being sent off to subscription screen now and again too.  It is annoying. 
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: Ceryswyn on Friday 07 September 18 06:03 BST (UK)
I'm working on the assumption that it will work at 9am UK time. Having said that I don't actually know where Find my Past is based, I just always have used the .co.uk site so I assume British time.
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: rosie99 on Friday 07 September 18 07:22 BST (UK)
Quote from: Ceryswyn on Friday 07 September 18 06:03 BST (UK)
I'm working on the assumption that it will work at 9am UK time. Having said that I don't actually know where Find my Past is based, I just always have used the .co.uk site so I assume British time.

Findmypast is owned by Scottish Publisher DC Thomson according to their website
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: sparrett on Friday 07 September 18 07:47 BST (UK)
Quote from: Nanna52 on Friday 07 September 18 05:23 BST (UK)
I have been using it.  It sent me to sign up once but I tried again and got the record I was after.

Blowed if I can get in! :-\
In Aust.
I am completing a "register for free" screen, details, password and then click and get a choice of packages to purchase.

Is there a trick to it?

Sue
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: rosie99 on Friday 07 September 18 07:58 BST (UK)
Maybe you will have to wait until 9am UK time, it is not quite 8am yet  ;D
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: Nanna52 on Friday 07 September 18 08:09 BST (UK)
Sue I think the trick was to get in early before they caught on.  I can't get in now.  I have sent them an email.  Noticed I am becoming a grumpy old lady now.  ::)
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: sparrett on Friday 07 September 18 08:23 BST (UK)
Working for me now ;D

Sue
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: groom on Friday 07 September 18 11:03 BST (UK)
Quote
It's past nine am here in Australia and I am being sent off to subscription screen now and again too.  It is annoying.

From the link

 It will run from 9am (Irish and British time) on Friday 7 September to 23:59pm on Monday 10 September.

Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: desh38 on Friday 07 September 18 18:37 BST (UK)
I was hoping to search the Newspapers, but apparently they are not included
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: RunKitty on Saturday 08 September 18 05:02 BST (UK)
Quote from: groom on Thursday 06 September 18 21:47 BST (UK)
I read on another forum that "Existing subscribers will see their subscriptions extended. " However I can't see that anywhere on the FindMyPast site.

I just checked my subscription to FindMyPast.com...and it has been extended for 3 extra days :)

RK
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: Milliepede on Saturday 08 September 18 11:45 BST (UK)
I was hoping for newspapers too but whilst I managed to open one item it wouldn't let me open another = confirmed not included.
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: groom on Saturday 08 September 18 12:34 BST (UK)
Quote from: RunKitty on Saturday 08 September 18 05:02 BST (UK)
Quote from: groom on Thursday 06 September 18 21:47 BST (UK)
I read on another forum that "Existing subscribers will see their subscriptions extended. " However I can't see that anywhere on the FindMyPast site.

I just checked my subscription to FindMyPast.com...and it has been extended for 3 extra days :)

RK

So has mine! I wish Ancestry would do that as well.  ;D
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: Sloe Gin on Saturday 08 September 18 15:24 BST (UK)
Quote from: groom on Saturday 08 September 18 12:34 BST (UK)
Quote from: RunKitty on Saturday 08 September 18 05:02 BST (UK)
Quote from: groom on Thursday 06 September 18 21:47 BST (UK)
I read on another forum that "Existing subscribers will see their subscriptions extended. " However I can't see that anywhere on the FindMyPast site.

I just checked my subscription to FindMyPast.com...and it has been extended for 3 extra days :)

RK

So has mine! I wish Ancestry would do that as well.  ;D

Mine hasn't, but I'm only on a one-month sub.  Bit mean of them.
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: silvery on Saturday 08 September 18 15:26 BST (UK)
I am signed in, but cannot seem to access the records.   It sends me to the subscriptions page.
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: BumbleB on Saturday 08 September 18 15:50 BST (UK)
Not sure about anyone else - I have World Pro membership (and have had for 3 years), and my term has also been extended by 3 days.  Well done FindMyPast - at last we are being compensated   :D :D

Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: JJen on Saturday 08 September 18 16:04 BST (UK)
My subscription has not been extended  ??? I've sent them an email to ask why, wonder how long I'll have to wait for a reply!

JJ
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: coombs on Saturday 08 September 18 17:38 BST (UK)
I am making the most of it as I have not had a sub for a few months even though I have an account and have had many subs before. Occasionally I get an error message but it is probably due to many people using the free weekend. Strike while the iron is hot.

I am getting the Dashboard though, only started getting that yesterday when I often check the site every Friday for FindMyPast Fridays.
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: groom on Saturday 08 September 18 18:52 BST (UK)
Quote from: BumbleB on Saturday 08 September 18 15:50 BST (UK)
Not sure about anyone else - I have World Pro membership (and have had for 3 years), and my term has also been extended by 3 days.  Well done FindMyPast - at last we are being compensated   :D :D

I have World as well.
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: Isabel H on Sunday 09 September 18 12:27 BST (UK)
From FindMyPast Terms & Conditions:

"The Free Access and Free Weekend Emails will provide full detail of how your particular Subscription or Credits are affected during the Free Access or Free Weekend.

World Subscribers will receive an additional three days added on to the end of their current Subscription period, free of charge. This is cumulative so that for every Free Access Period or Free Weekend offered during the applicable Subscription period, three days will be added. If we offer three Free Access periods or Free Weekends during the applicable Subscription period, nine free days will be added to the end of the Subscription period."

Seems a bit unfair that only world subscribers are compensated for free access weekends. I'm sure many like me have had UK subs since the days of 1837-online.  I didn't get an e-mail explaining how free access would affect my sub. Did anyone?
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: rosie99 on Sunday 09 September 18 12:55 BST (UK)
I suspect that only World subscribers get extra days as F M P consider that those with only UK membership have access to World records while the offer is on.   I think they should perhaps have offered an additional day for those people.
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: Isabel H on Sunday 09 September 18 15:41 BST (UK)
Quote from: rosie99 on Sunday 09 September 18 12:55 BST (UK)
I suspect that only World subscribers get extra days as F M P consider that those with only UK membership have access to World records while the offer is on.   I think they should perhaps have offered an additional day for those people.

There's some logic to that, but yes, one extra day would have been a nice gesture.
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: hurworth on Sunday 09 September 18 17:41 BST (UK)
Sorry folks.  I think I just broke the site and now it is down for maintenance.
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: rosie99 on Sunday 09 September 18 17:50 BST (UK)
Not for me it isn't  ;D
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: Finley 1 on Sunday 09 September 18 17:58 BST (UK)
no chance of research today or yesterday,

annoyed and

fed up

I pay full whack for both major sites

and then the freebies.. stop me in my tracks.. aaaargh

and I am allowed to moan.... selfish maybe..

xin
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: JenB on Sunday 09 September 18 18:01 BST (UK)
Quote from: xinia on Sunday 09 September 18 17:58 BST (UK)
no chance of research today or yesterday,

annoyed and

fed up

I pay full whack for both major sites

and then the freebies.. stop me in my tracks.. aaaargh

and I am allowed to moan.... selfish maybe..

xin

I too pay 'full whack'. The site seems to be running slightly slower than usual today, but apart from that I've had problem at all accessing anything  :-\
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: Finley 1 on Sunday 09 September 18 18:06 BST (UK)
Yes well I am an impatient and mardy

thats why today its driving me crazy

and I didnt get 3 free days.. So I did write to them

Unless the postman brought me a million quid today .. I could NOT smile for anyone..

its just me today.. Mardy to say the least


old....f..ool 

xin
Title: Re: Find My Past - free access weekend - 7th-10th Sept 2018
Post by: Katharine F on Sunday 09 September 18 18:59 BST (UK)
For the last couple of hours all I get is the down for maintenance message. >:(