WHO CAN USE BR OADPLACE?
Anyone in the local community can use the
Broadplace: at The Kangaroo Inn age restrictions apply as it is a
public house. Local community groups such as the WI or the playgroup
can book laptops to use in the Village Hall if this is more
appropriate.
If you've never used a computer before or you want to learn more about
using computers the Broadplace volunteers are here to help you. Either
come to our monthly open 'Monday Night Club' evenings or contact us to
arrange for a volunteer to provide you with individual support at a
mutually convenient time and place. Open 'Monday Night Cub' evenings
will normally be held on the 2nd Monday in the month. We meet in the
Small Bar 7-9pm.
Monday Night Club is very informal. There'll be someone on hand to
register you as a Broadplace user and get you started! Ask for help on
what YOU want to do: Do you want to learn to search the Internet, find
cheap flights or write a letter or find out about digital photography?
Whatever it is, come along and have a go! Even if you have a computer
at home this is a way of using IT in a more sociable way - it's great
fun and everyone has something to learn! To arrange for individual
support either call in and speak to Michelle, the licensee of The
Kangaroo Inn, or phone her on 01588 660263 or email Aston Broadplace at
the email address on our 'Contact Us' page.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COS T TO USE BROADPLACE?
At the moment, community
drop-in use of the laptops and the Internet is free to individuals. We
do though have to cover the costs of consumables such as printer ink
cartidges and paper so a small charge will be made for
printing and writable CDs.
WHAT CAN THE BROADPLACE DO FOR ME?
If you don't have your own
computer at home or have never tried the Internet using a Broadband
connection then coming to the Broadplace is an ideal way of finding our
whether you are interested in learning about computers at no cost to
you.
Even if you do have your own computer at home, you may
like to come along and talk to others about problems or queries. You
never know, someone might have the answer!
IS BROADBAND AVAILABLE ELSEWHERE IN ASTON?
Yes, the wireless
broadband link also covers Aston on Clun Village Hall. This means that
local groups can hire laptops from the Broadplace and connect them to
the Internet for their meeting or course.
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