Digital revolution arrives in Red Roses
Older residents in a Carmarthenshire village are taking part in the digital revolution.
A major project to help people in Whitland and St Clears access new technology is flourishing.
A digital hub has been set up at Eglwyscummin Community Hall in Red Roses, with wireless computers and a film club proving a resounding success.
Residents of all ages are learning how to surf the net, use e-mail and webcams, shop on-line and access up-to-date communication tools like Skype.
The Eglwyscummin Community Association is behind the 'Connecting Communities' scheme as part of a drive to bring the rural area into the modern world of communication.
The group has received a £5,582 grant from the Access to Services through Innovation project and has been congratulated on its vision by Carmarthenshire County Council.
Regeneration Executive Board Member cllr Clive Scourfield said: “The council is committed to supporting voluntary organisations, and this project is helping to bridge the digital divide in the region.
“It is essential that people are given support to access new technology and this scheme is helping many to communicate and access information, goods and services in a completely new way."
The Association was formed in 2004 and has been the driving force behind a new community hall for the area.
The group has provided educational classes and entertainment for the area and a successful luncheon club attracts around 40 people every week.
The grant was awarded under the Access to Services through Innovation project which is part of a multi-million pound investment in communities across Carmarthenshire through the Rural Development Plan and the county council.
The Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007-2013 is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
The council's community regeneration team is working to help communities and provide them with the support they need to run sustainable enterprises.
Visiting the scheme, Chief Executive Mark James said: “There is a need for a service in rural communities to bridge the educational gap that modern technology has created.
“Whilst an increasing number of people are becoming accustomed to the new electronic world of communication, there are a significant number that have limited access to modern technology, particularly amongst the older members of the population, and those living in traditional Welsh rural communities.
"The Eglwyscummin Community Association is to be congratulated for this innovative cross border service in the Whitland and St Clears area."
Community Association Trustee Ron Dawe, Council Chief Executive Mark James and Association Secretary Colin Cloney.
Council Chief Executive Mark James, Community Regeneration Manager John Wilson and Community Association Chair Ian Evans at the Community Hall.
A major project to help people in Whitland and St Clears access new technology is flourishing.
A digital hub has been set up at Eglwyscummin Community Hall in Red Roses, with wireless computers and a film club proving a resounding success.
Residents of all ages are learning how to surf the net, use e-mail and webcams, shop on-line and access up-to-date communication tools like Skype.
The Eglwyscummin Community Association is behind the 'Connecting Communities' scheme as part of a drive to bring the rural area into the modern world of communication.
The group has received a £5,582 grant from the Access to Services through Innovation project and has been congratulated on its vision by Carmarthenshire County Council.
Regeneration Executive Board Member cllr Clive Scourfield said: “The council is committed to supporting voluntary organisations, and this project is helping to bridge the digital divide in the region.
“It is essential that people are given support to access new technology and this scheme is helping many to communicate and access information, goods and services in a completely new way."
The Association was formed in 2004 and has been the driving force behind a new community hall for the area.
The group has provided educational classes and entertainment for the area and a successful luncheon club attracts around 40 people every week.
The grant was awarded under the Access to Services through Innovation project which is part of a multi-million pound investment in communities across Carmarthenshire through the Rural Development Plan and the county council.
The Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007-2013 is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
The council's community regeneration team is working to help communities and provide them with the support they need to run sustainable enterprises.
Visiting the scheme, Chief Executive Mark James said: “There is a need for a service in rural communities to bridge the educational gap that modern technology has created.
“Whilst an increasing number of people are becoming accustomed to the new electronic world of communication, there are a significant number that have limited access to modern technology, particularly amongst the older members of the population, and those living in traditional Welsh rural communities.
"The Eglwyscummin Community Association is to be congratulated for this innovative cross border service in the Whitland and St Clears area."
Community Association Trustee Ron Dawe, Council Chief Executive Mark James and Association Secretary Colin Cloney.
Council Chief Executive Mark James, Community Regeneration Manager John Wilson and Community Association Chair Ian Evans at the Community Hall.
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