[HLUG] Internet training grant

[Pete]

Nice one Ben,
I shall be taking this to the transition alliance meeting on Monday.

Reality check against this is todays news about the failure of the rural 
BB roll out project. Cllr Powell was very cagey when I asked him to even 
suggest a delivery date for 2Mb download at every doorstep; looks like 
he could see what was really going on!

Pete H@


On 05/07/13 13:40, Ben Proctor wrote:
> Herefordshire Council (my employer) has released a grant which may be of
> interest to the LUG:
>
> Fastershire - Support to help groups and clubs prepare for faster broadband
> in Herefordshire
>
> Local community groups and clubs in Herefordshire can apply for funding
> from the Fastershire Broadband project to arrange internet awareness and
> training sessions so that more local people are prepared for faster
> broadband in Herefordshire and can make the most of the benefits of going
> online.
>
> Groups could arrange a one-off session for one of their regular meetings, a
> demonstration on what the internet can be used for, or a series of training
> sessions on specific subjects such as emailing, searching for and applying
> for jobs, paying bills online, making video calls or finding more
> information about hobbies, health or education.
>
> The closing date for the first round of applications is 16th August 2013
> Application forms etc available here
>
> https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/advice-and-benefits/grants-and-aid/grants-community/#fastershire
>
>