COMMUNITY WEBSITE
PROMOTING JOBS, NEWS AND ACTIVITIES
From the WMDC Press and Communications Office
A
new community website has been launched so that Wakefield District groups
and organisations can let people know their news.
The
initiative gives citizens the opportunity to build, develop and maintain a
site for their community group, promoting events, jobs, local news and
activities.
Wakefield
District Community Online (WDCO) is behind the website www.wdco.org and any
group can register on it - provided they accept the terms and conditions -
and build their own community website free of charge.
Councillor
Peter Loosemore, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Neighbourhoods,
said: "There are already 33 groups and organisations on the site and we
hope that more will sign up. People who have used it have told me that it
was really easy to get their site on line. So don't be put off, even if
you're new to computers."
He
added: "This website has the potential to be a really valuable
reference point for anyone living or working in the Wakefield
District."
The
site will provide another way for residents to find out what is happening
where they live - it is expected that all sorts of events including village
galas, local sport, community meetings, clubs and workshops will be
included.
Free
training is available for citizens who want to take part. More information
is available by phoning 01924 303727 or by asking at any District library.
WDCO
has been developed by Wakefield Council in partnership with Vox and
Voluntary Action Wakefield District.
Ref:
PR753
Date: 16/03/06
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