Our IT suite is a registered UK Online Centre and it is here that you can access the Internet and use the My Guide training module to introduce yourself to using all you need to know about operating the centre’s computers and the internet, As well as this you can also use Microsoft Office for such things as writing up documents, financial sheets and creating presentations and Microsoft Encarta for research. We have an IT suite equipped with 12 computers and the software currently on these computers includes:
We have a colour printer and scanner and all computers output to our Xerox printer
We also have FREE internet access within our centre so come along and give it a try.
We have 8 laptops available (subject to availability), each with access to Microsoft Windows XP Professional and the Microsoft Office Suite 2003.
Among the equipment we have available to use is a digital projector. This is extremely useful for local community groups if they wish to give professional presentations and it can also make for a powerful teaching tool. Set up documentation can be provided by our staff should you need assistance and a booking system is in operation.
We have other resources for your needs such as flip charts, overhead projectors, display boards and a large and small screen television/video combos for use on our premises.
There is an interactive Smartboard available for presentations and training. A booking system is in operation.
We have a digital camera of 2.0 mega pixels with a zoom lens of 3x, able to record movies with audio due to its built in microphone and display screen and is available for loan to community groups. A booking system is in operation.
A digital photocopier is available which can reproduce on A3 and A4 paper sizes in white or colour paper. It can handle a large amount of photocopying at any one time and it can enlarge, reduce, sort and collate documents. Prices are as follows
Laminating will cost 40p per A4 sheet.
There is an office fax machine for which a small charge is made. Sending faxes from the facility will cost:
To receive a fax will only cost 10p. Our Fax Number: 01482 809902
We have 2 meeting rooms available for hire and they are wheelchair accessible. They are available for daytime and evening use and can comfortably accommodate up to 15 and 30 people.
Our reception area can also be used for small meetings for up to 10 people which can be booked out on evenings. We also have kitchen facilities available for refreshments and a buffet is available at a small cost.
We have a small private car park with sufficient parking for 11 cars.
Please note there is also a staff callout charge for evening bookings and a buffet can be available at a small cost. For further information, prices or to book for any of these facilities please contact Linda Fuller on 01482 852292