digital community network

new courses at the ARC

noreply@blogger.com (DebZzzz) — Tue, 06 May 2008 11:29:00 +0000

Hi everyone, I just want to let you know of some of the University courses that are coming up over the next week or so. If you are interested please email or call me on 578632, to book your place or to get further information.
MONDAYCreating a slideshow of photos (power point part 2) 19th May 2008 at 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Flash Animation 12th May 2008 at 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAYIntroduction to Powerpoint (part 1) 14th May 2008 at 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Working with digital images 14th May 2008 at 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Skype taster day for adult learners week – ONE OFF SESSION ONLY – 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
THURSDAYCapturing lives (power point part 3) 8th May 2008 at 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
FRIDAYWord & File Management (suitable for beginners) 9th May 2008 at 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Internet and Email 9th May 2008 at 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(Location – The ARC, 45 Broughton Avenue, Portmead, Swansea SA5 5JS)

Owens Leaving Party

noreply@blogger.com (Michael the PC Surgeon) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:37:00 +0000

Owen left the DCN team today, he isn't going far, he is starting his new job in Sparks as the Chief Executive. All the best from the DCN team.

podcast ahoy

noreply@blogger.com (owen) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:47:00 +0000

Here is a test podcast, we'll hopefully have some community podcasts available soon!

Whats on in January 2008

noreply@blogger.com (DebZzzz) — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 10:53:00 +0000

Internet and Email 8 week course to learn how to find things on the internet, to satisfy your curiosity or to save money, and use email fully. Include material from the internet in your word documents and send documents attachments to your email. Use the internet to shop or book holidays. Two classes starting on Monday 14th January (9:30 – 12:00) and Tuesday 22nd January (12:30 – 3:00) in the Action Resource Centre (ARC) 45 Broughton Avenue, Portmead.

Personnel module of the HE certificate of Business Studies 7 weeks course commencing 11th January 9:30 – 12:30 at the Action Resource Centre, 45 Broughton Avenue, Portmead. This FREE module provides an introductory study of personnel management matters that affect the way in which organizations operate. It offers basic insight into areas students will need to appreciate with regards to a business environment, although they may not always be directly involved. It will illustrate how personnel and employment matters impact on the operating environment of individuals within business.

ESOL – English for Speakers of other languages – come along to the Action Resource Centre (ARC) to learn how to speak and write English, learn grammar and citizenship FREE for all those who don’t have English as their first language. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 14th January 08.

PC Surgery – A FREE service for all who are having computer problems, whether it is hardware, software, anti virus problems and much, much more. Every Wednesday 1:30 – 4:30 at the Action Resource Centre, 45 Broughton Avenue with our system support technicians and trained volunteers.

Pre GCSE Maths and English available to all adults to brush up on Maths and Literacy. It is FREE and is great if you want to help your children with homework, brush up on skills you have forgotten since you left school, ideal for gaining more skills to find a job. Every Monday 1:00 – 3;00 at the Action Resource Centre, 45 Broughton Avenue, Portmead from January 14th 08.

Back up and Burn is an 8 week course available at the Action Resource Centre, 45 Broughton Avenue, Portmead. Come along and learn how to put your text, photos, music and video to disc. How to store all your important information safely. Commencing 22 January at 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Café ARC is a lovely community café, situated in the heart of the Portmead community on Broughton Avenue, which provides a wide range of tasty food including healthy options, breakfasts, baguettes, snacks, hot and cold drinks plus a delivery service and buffet service available. Call in for cuppa and find out more. Open Monday – Friday 9:30 – 3;00. Volunteering opportunities available.

thats got to hurt

noreply@blogger.com (owen) — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 12:04:00 +0000

noreply@blogger.com (owen) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:37:00 +0000

noreply@blogger.com (owen) — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 22:25:00 +0000

With the summer holidays drawing to a close and the new term kicking off we've got plenty of activities to keep us busy here in the DCN. We are looking at ways we can develop our service and build upon the work we've done. Keep your eyes peeled for news about our plans...

Welcome!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Claire Lovely Jones) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:37:00 +0000

I would like to welcome you all to the Digital Community Network BLOG!!!!!! It's been a long time but now you can keep up to date with all our latest news via this very page!!! and if that wasn't enough, you can also keep your eyes on mine and Owen's where-abouts too!!! Check out our own blogs, i'm sure that they'll keep you entertained!! heeehehee!!
Claire Jones
Owen Pillai