Slaley, Northumberland

Back in March 2003, the Commemoration Hall installed its computer system, with the funding coming from Tynedale Council. Since then, there have been changes, notably in 2005, when a broadband connection was provided and again paid for by Tynedale. However this funding came to an end in December 2006, and the costs of the Internet connection were then paid out of money earned by volunteers. Over the last year or so, use of the computers has declined and the Hall Committee have reluctantly decided to cancel the broadband service from the end of January 2008.
All the fixed equipment is still available, however, and anyone can make use of it (by prior arrangement). Our system includes two Dell PCs and one laptop, a laser printer, an A3 colour inkjet printer, a simple digital camera and a scanner. There are also supplies of paper, disks, and a paper-trimmer and laminator, both taking up to A3-size paper.