From the monthly archives:

February 2011

Videos published from the Media Sandbox event 18th Feb

by Kevin 28/02/2011 in Bristol

The Media Sandbox 2010 projects were showcased at the Watershed on Friday 18th February. These projects were presented in two threads; B-open and Pervasive Experiences. Videos and details on all the projects are available on the dshed website;
B-Open
The commissions selected to be part of Bristol City Council and Connecting Bristol’s B-Open initiative were Blossom Bristol, [...]

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Microelectronics iNet offers FREE professional services for innovative businesses

by Kevin 17/02/2011 in Bristol

Are you working in the Microelectronics sector in the South West? Do you have an innovative idea that will help your business thrive? Are you looking to access resources to develop that idea or access a new market?
If the answer is yes, the Microelectronics iNet could help. For a limited period they are offering free [...]

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Event: Ashton Learning Centre “Skype Day Plus” 11 Feb, 9.30 to 5

by Kevin 09/02/2011 in Bristol

Ashton Learning Centre will be holding a “Skype Day Plus” on 11 February aimed at encouraging more and more local people to go online, develop their internet skills and take advantage of all sorts of benefits, opportunities and savings.
Jan Cripps, Manager of Ashton Learning Centre said;
Everyone at the centre is really excited and have been [...]

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Radio 4 programme offers tech advice to blind and partially sighted people

by Kevin 09/02/2011 in Bristol

Léonie Watson, Director of Accessibility at Bristol based consultancy Nomensa, was on Radio 4’s In Touch programme last night talking about technology accessibility. The programme covered the wide range of issues faced by blind and visually impaired people who are new to technology, and reviewed some of the best options for getting started. You can [...]

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Event: Federation of Small Businesses ‘Best of the West’ 1 March

by Kevin 02/02/2011 in Bristol

A good number of local IT and creative digital companies will be exhibiting at the FSB’s Best of the West event in March. This is a networking event intended to showcase the wealth on talent on offer in the region. Its is free for delegates to attend, and it is £200 for exhibitors who want [...]

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Get a free energy saving plug

by Kevin 01/02/2011 in Bristol

Leaving items on standby wastes energy, but by using a free energy saving plug you could save electricity and cut your bills by up to £20 a year.
To support the Governments Carbon Emissions Reduction Target (CERT) initiative, Grass Roots UK Ltd are distributing free energy saving plugs to households in the UK. The plugs will [...]

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