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On 31/03/11 20:07, Rob Beard wrote: > On 31/03/11 17:25, Roland Tarver wrote: >> On Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 2:46 PM, Paul Sutton<zleap@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> Ok, to carry on with the current promotions thread the Paignton Day >>> centre is under new management >>> >>> http://www.paigntonpeople.co.uk/local-people/Ann-hands-reins-turning-day-centre/story-10893714-detail/story.html >>> >>> >>> I just wondered as this is a place for over 55's then perhaps the users >>> of this facility would benefit from Open source software as we as a >>> group have identified this age range as one that could benefit, esp as >>> many people don't need to buy MS office, we could save them money by >>> educating them about alternatives. >>> >>> 1. Any thoughts? >> >> Certainly worth further investigation. > > I agree. > >> >>> >>> 2. Any volunteers to help me construct a letter to the manager. We need >>> to get the wording right and for this I am going to need HELP. >> >> Not atm. sorry. Someone surely can though. Cant be that hard. :-) >> > > If it can wait a few days I'm sure I can help, really snowed under until > Monday next week though. > >>> >>> 3. Perhaps hold a lug meet there (i can't comment on parking you may >>> have to park in Main car park and walk there), perhaps if free it could >>> be a mini meet up to go in and see them one day. >>> >>> If we as a group are serious about spreading the word then perhaps we >>> need to start somewhere like this. >>> > > Do you know what street it's on in Paignton? I'm sure we can find some > parking near by. > > Rob > its on the main torquay road in Paignton, I think its opposite victoria park. Paul -- Paul Sutton Cert SLPS (Open) http://www.zleap.net Saturday 2nd April 2011 - Linux user group meeting, Shoreline Bar and Restaurant, Paignton Seafront, from 14:30 if you drop in From 15:00 members will be available to talk to you about how perhaps Free and Open Source software can save you money. Easter Fest 2011 - Music and production activities for young people 12 - 19 April 11 - 23rd - The Lighthouse,26 Esplanade Road, Paignton 01803 411 812 or e-mail info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx for more info. 17th September 2011 - Software freedom day -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq