[HLUG] Internet training grant

[Ben Proctor]

Hi Pete

I have consulted the Fastershire
<http://www.fastershire.com/homepage>Operations Manager and he says:

"Everyone [in Herefordshire] will have the potential to access a 2Mbps
connection by the end of 2016.  There’s no slippage on that to date."

Hope that is helpful



On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 1:49 PM, Pete <info at lifespacedesign.co.uk> wrote:

> 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<https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/advice-and-benefits/grants-and-aid/grants-community/#fastershire>
>>
>>
>>
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