An invitation to Sussex Online

This invitation and update for the May 20th event was circulated early in May 1988, and an advert posted at http://ituser.it.bton.ac.uk Update We knew there was lots happening online in Sussex ... but even so interest in our May 20 - this Wednesday - event took us but surprise. We have expanded the programme (see below for the original invite) so it now includes: Updates on plans for Brighton and Hove's Digital City and library service News from West Sussex including their public access kiosk project, and from Wired Sussex Video conferencing demonstration A young person's view of the Net.... what's really interesting and useful Ideas for a Digital Village project A challenge from our near neighbours in Croydon How GIS - Geographical Information Systems - can help (and what they are) Plus a buffet provided by the British Computer Society AGM, with a keynote address 'Computers and Communities' from BCS president Sir Brian Jenkins CBE. All free! What more could online enthusiasts or the curious want from an afternoon and evening.... 1.45pm Wednesday May 20 onwards at Brighton University. Map at http://ituser.it.bton.ac.uk. For further updates mailto:majordomo@p4t.org.uk no subject, the message subscribe sussex-news Please send on to others who may be interested... and apologies to those who get more than one of these in their mail boxes. If you would like to make a contribution on the day, contact David Wilcox mailto:david@partnerships.org.uk Original invite Subject: Free event - an invitation to help create Sussex Online How can we use the Internet to help create a better Sussex? How do we ensure new technology is designed to meet local needs? I hope you will be able to attend an important event at Brighton University on the afternoon of Wednesday May 20. Please forward to others who may be interested - apologies for cross-posting. A unique mix of computer professionals, community and rural development specialists are combining to promote a vision of how the Internet and other new media can benefit local groups and communities in Sussex. We will be joined by the President of the British Computer Society. There is no charge - just mailto:info@partnerships.org.uk and tell us you are coming. Even if you can't attend on the day, you can join us virtually - see details below. The event is being organised by a partnership of the Sussex Branch of the British Computer Society to coincide with their 30th anniversary, together with Sussex Rural Community Council, Sussex Community Internet Project, Brighton University and Partnerships Online. May 20th will see the start of the Sussex Online initiative - the partners aim to support its development on a continuing basis. It isn't an exclusive group, however - anyone who shares the vision can join in. The vision A learning network for anyone in Sussex interested in how to use the Internet for community benefit - information, communication, collaboration. The tools to provide individuals and organisations with appropriate facilities - including a Sussex Community Server. Partnerships to bid for funds to develop the network, systems, training and support. The programme Venue: Brighton University, Asa Briggs Hall, Falmer. http://www.bton.ac.uk/maps/index.html for location maps. Time: from 1.45pm Wednesday May 20 1.45 Workshop to play through a community networking game. Invent the future for your community (no technical skills needed!) 3.15 Presentations from SRCC and SCIP - a community server for Sussex 4.00 Tea - and displays 4.30 Further presentations on new media 5.00 Discussion 5.45 Summary 6.00 Sir Brian Jenkins, President of the British Computer Society Alongside the core programme the British Computer Society will be demonstrating how it and associated bodies in the computer industry can assist communities and individuals with the use of computers. There will be presentations and/or information on a number of topics including: Electronic Trading The European Computer Driving License (ECDL) Professional Development and Continuing Professional Devlopment Computer Security Issues University,College and School Computer Education Help desks Disability issues Environmental issues Computer kiosks IF YOU CAN COME, tell us by mailto:info@partnerships.org.uk . We'll also answer any queries you may have through that address, or those below. If you can't make it at the start, join us later. IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND, but would like to receive updates on the development of Sussex Online: mailto:majordomo@p4t.org.uk no subject, the message subscribe sussex-news We'll also shortly develop a Web site with further ideas and information Jeremy Leggett < jeremyl@srcc.org.uk> Peter Mason <peter@scip.org.uk, Sussex Community Internet Project Roy Newell <ranewell@pavilion.co.uk>, Sussex Branch British Computer Society Norman Sansom <J.N.Sansom@BRIGHTON.AC.UK>, Brighton University David Wilcox <david@partnerships.org.uk>, Partnerships Online