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Sorry I wasnt around on Monday Andy, would have been good to have a catch up.

Unfortunately I had to pop to Ibiza for work :(

Community Online are proud to annouce that it has won the Media Trust Inspiring Voices Award.

Quote from Media Trust’s marketing director, Gavin Sheppard: “We know that there is a wealth of great media work already going on in the community, but we were especially impressed by Community Online. This project provides a valuable communication channel for those living in the villages and is a true example of community reporting in action

These awards recognise the achievements of projects like Community Online that have used media to promote a positive change in their local community. Whether it’s creating an online forum to connect local people or making a film to promote awareness of an issue, anyone can use the media for the good of their local community. I hope that the success of Community Online will inspire others in Shropshire to share their story and connect with the local community”


To read the full press release download the attached PDF
Media Trust Press Release.pdf

@suenick, you need the 'froth' to entice people to get involved, and lets be honest that's why we are all there, because there is a million pound of support money. You simply aren't going to get the kind of support we are after with an invite to a meeting about research/resilience and discussion.

Clearly some of the people who came to the meeting aren't using nothing but a computer because they were there in the room.

I am not saying to solely output everything by computer, but don't disregard its ability to get your message out there and quickly. Just take a look at the viewing numbers of this topic..... then take a look at the viewing numbers of the whole forum, well over 100,000 in just 6 months. If many older folk aren't comfortable with ICT then we can maybe address that, and this issue with internet speed really isn't a stumbling block, we are only talking downloads of a few hundred kB and not streaming video. It wasn't that long ago that we were all using 56k dial up modems and seemed to manage.

Today sees the Community Online forum push through the one hundred thousand mark for the number of times topics have been viewed.

Here are some of our other stats,

Members 106
Facebook 'likes' 46
Twitter Followers 72
New Topics Posted 159
Total Posts 719
Topic Views 100,145

Its a true milestone for the website and shows the interest the forum has generated in a short amount of time.

Big thanks and keep posting :)


Community Online

Hello,

I will be in the area on Friday the 16th March 2012 PM. If you would like to talk to me about a project idea you have for the Star People programme or find out more about what we are doing get in touch at louisecannon@unltd.org.uk or call on 0121 766 4570.

I look forward to meeting you!

Louise

Fisherman.... depending on who that is aimed at, I have live in Weston Rhyn for 35 years so am fully informed to make a judgement.

The traffic really isn't that bad, its a small village not the M25. I have driven through the village for 18 years, it just needs some patience and common sense applied.

Valentines day..... how romantic. :wub: Maybe because its a old flame?

Just a quick news update to say to that Community Online will be available at the Weston Rhyn Youthclub Victorian Tea on Saturday 18th February.

So if you have any questions or would like some advice this would be a great time to have a catch up. We will have a couple of computers there if people want a demonstration or need any help in signing up.

Information about the Victorian Tea is in the calendar here.....

If the Race Night wasn't your thing, or you couldn't make the event, we have our annual Victorian Tea on the 18th February from 2.30 until 4.30 in Weston Rhyn Institute.

A huge thanks to everyone who came to the Racenight, sponsored races or donated raffle prizes. It was a huge success and hopefully everyone had a great time.

We raised an amazing £1100 for the Youthclub, as well as £120 for Cancer Research UK from the raffle. :D

Don't forget it's the Racenight this Friday 3rd February. Your last chance to get tickets is Wednesday so that we know final numbers.

If you want to come along, have some great fun and support Weston Rhyn Youth Club and Cancer Research UK then get your tickets from Angela Bright, Lee Barnfield or Anthony Whyton (at The Last).

More information here

Wayne, its always been a private wood but kind of open to walk through but its been "closed" for some time now. There is a foot path from the Bronygarth road across the field which cuts through part of the wood. From the field you can go a little off path and go up to the Stones.

Thought a gallery picture was needed :)

Just to let people know that there is no youthclub on the 29th December. We will be back open on the 5th January.

We now have a new Kinect to go with our xbox, complete with Adventure and Sports 2, and to keep the boys happy we have FIFA 2012.

Big thanks to Pam from the Institute for cooking with the club members last week and to Sue S, from St.Martins for donating her TV to the club.

Don't forget the Race Night at The Last Inn on 3rd February in the calendar here.......

Just to give you all advance notice of a Race Night planned on the 3rd February 2012, to raise funds for the Youth Club in Weston Rhyn.

Shown in the calendar here

Tickets will be available shortly. If you would be interested in sponsoring one of the races please get in touch on 07773510723

I personally hope that they get the funding needed to make this work, a place were small businesses can set up, a cafe for local people to meet and a tourist info point. This really is what Chirk/Chirk bank needs. It is a fantastic opportunity to do something great with a beautiful old building instead of pulling it down and throwing up some more houses.

Silo News! Silo Central is still a Registered Charity with Trustees and posts it's accounts and AGM reports on line. Sitting here right now i can't give you the Silo Charity number but will do another time so that anyone who wishes to follow our activities and movement of money can do so. I am the Chairperson of Silo,slightly redundant now as Silo Central at Brook Buildings has been sold,but am supporting the Green Room project,because for the same reasons as Justin (my boy!) i truly beieve young people need a place to go,chill out and put forward better vibes than they are ever given credit for.
We have a funding committee (separate to Silo trustees) to whom requests for funding for youth orietated activities can be applied,groups or individuals. This will soon be made more public in a press release So far Silo has donated £1,500 to the Green Room Project,£1,500 to Gobowen Scout Group for a new boiler in the scout hut,and £450 to two young boys entering karate championships somewhere in europe-this was part of the funding they needed.The bulk of the money for the sale of Silo Central has been invested to gain interest in a yearly bond after we sought some financial advice,several thousands are in an account for more easy access and we are also hoping to fund a piece of play equipment on Gobowen Playing fields. Will post info also in Gobowen news.

For people that know me, you will probably be aware that I have been taking part in a few events this year to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Well, this Sunday's Great Birmingham Run will be my 16th and final challenge of the year. With a few offline donations I think my current total is getting close to £600, it would be great to get this even higher.

Have a look at http://www.area37.co.uk it shows the year's challenges, and you if your are feeling generous you can sponsor me safely through Just Giving, thanks :D

Thanks for link!!!. I did not know about this survey untill now!!!!