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4th Jan 2004

New Website with Free Training

Local company 'Cyberium' has been appointed to develop and design this website for the Communities First in Powys programme. Information pages are available on the programme in Powys as a whole, as well as the three Communities First areas, Oldford, Ystradgynlais and the Dovey Valley.

Cyril Evans, the facilitator said, "This training will give around eight local people, the opportunity to learn a bit more about the different aspects of working on websites, and even though the workshop is only for four hours, the tutor, David Thorpe of Cyberium will be looking at the different aspects of the work".

David explained, "The web has changed the way people work and play and also the way they have access to information. This workshop, with practical sessions and illustrated with sample Internet web sites, will look at the following topics:

  • What is a web site?
  • The cost of being on the web - compared to printing and advertising
  • What you can put on your web site
  • Writing for the web
  • Aspects of using Welsh
  • What equipment will I need - hardware and software?
  • How to make simple changes
  • How to prepare and add pictures
  • The legal low-down: what should I know about?
  • Digital information etc

This session will very valuable for individuals, community groups, or voluntary organisations, whether you already have a website and think it can be improved, or are considering starting up your own website".

David went on to say, "I am very enthusiastic that the web should be used properly and therefore promote social inclusion."

The hope is that members of the community will be able to help maintain and add to the Communities First Bro Ddyfi web site in the future, and if you are interested in this project or the workshop, contact Cyril or Beverly at the Communities First Office at:

52, Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth Telephone number: 01654 700315 or e-mail: cyril@powys.gov.uk or beverlyt@messaging.powys.gov.uk

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