“Engaging Community Websites…..”
Robin Chawner, DTM
“Engaging Community Websites…” Agenda
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Why? How / Where? Some examples The benefits Questions?
“Engaging Community Websites…” Why?
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Orbit your ‘club satellite’ round your community ‘sun’ Maximise gravitational ‘pull’ Combine forces with ‘stellar partners’ (community) Complement / point to your club web site Provide a temporary on-line presence Create additional source for guest/membership leads!
“Engaging Community Websites…..” How / where? • Explore ‘your universe’ / tune in your antennae • Offer mutual benefits (web site reciprocal links) • • • •
Public Sector - Council / local government Voluntary Sector - Community help groups Private Sector - Media newspaper/radio/TV Private Sector - Business / Chamber of Commerce
Clear, inviting message !
“Engaging Community Websites…” Examples
• Local area business / community site • Local voluntary sector community site • Local council site
“Engaging Community Websites…” Examples
1 Local area business / community site tradingfareham.co.uk Solent Speakers
Fareham's best businesses, jobs, homes for sale, classifieds, cinema listings, entertainment and news! We are very excited to announce the arrival of Trading Fareham. (In the words of a certain well known beer commercial) “Probably the Best Website in the World”. As you can see, we have high aspirations, so please come in and have a look around. Whether you are going out, staying in, buying, selling, looking for a new way to spend your working hours or just want to know what the weather is going to be like, we’ve got it here, right at your fingertips. We welcome your contributions, comments and suggestions. Let us know what you think, we promise we will listen. Lets make this website THE place to go to find out everything that is going on in the Fareham area! Local Business Listings; (advertise online for a small fee) Local Classified Ads; (advertise free of charge) Local Jobs; (advertise free of charge) Local Homes for Sale; (advertise your home for sale free of charge) Local News & Announcements; and Local Upcoming Events
What's Going On in Fareham An Evening With Richard Wilkins, Minister of Inspiration Village Food Market Solent Speakers - Public Speaking Night - Nov 07 2006 SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP CHRISTMAS FAIR - Nov 18 2006 Village Food Market - Nov 18 2006 Solent Speakers - Public Speaking Night - Nov 21 2006 An Evening With Richard Wilkins, Minister of Inspiration - Nov 28 2006 Solent Speakers - Public Speaking Night - Dec 05 2006 Solent Speakers - Public Speaking Night - Dec 19 2006 Solent Speakers - Public Speaking Night - Jan 02 2007
Public Speaking – fire the fear, find the fun - with Solent Speakers. Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday (except August) at 7:15pm for 7:30pm, for two hours at The Titchfield Community Centre, Mill Street, Titchfield PO14 4AB. We are your local, friendly, accredited, not-for-profit public speaking practice club helping you to build or boost your confidence and improve your communication and leadership skills. Our mission is to ‘Help you connect with confidence’. We have received international awards for three consecutive years of educational achievement. Guests always welcome, no admission fee. Watch others; pick up tips; ‘have a go’ yourself. Everyone gets constructive feedback. For more information - visit www.solent-speakers.org.uk or call Robin Chawner 07798 638541 For More Information: Contact: Robin Chawner Phone: 07798 638541
“Engaging Community Websites…” Examples
2 Local voluntary sector community site e.volve.org.uk Solent Speakers
Page 1 of 1 pages for 1 results. Site Listings Matching Your Search [public speaking] Solent Speakers Club (1) Acquire and develop public speaking skills, in a nonhostile environment with programmed opportunities, personal learning materials and feedback. (2) - Practice opportunities for delivering prepared and impromptu speeches and giving constructive feedback to fellow members. Also, opportunities to develop leadership skills by taking on club officer roles. (3) - Apply your skills personally, socially or career-wise and 'Connect with Confidence'. more
“Engaging Community Websites…” Examples
3 Local council site westsussex.gov.uk Arun Speakers
Search Results from Leisure & tourism / What’s On Event Overview Event title: Confidence and fun in public speaking Event description: Public speaking practice - find your voice, banish your nerves and have fun. Constructive feedback, at-your-own-pace progression through a structured series of communication and leadership projects. Guests always welcome. Meetings every 1st & 3rd Wednesday except August. Event dates Start date / First date:20/09/2006 Second date:04/10/2006 Third date:18/10/2006 Fourth date:01/11/2006 Fifth date:15/11/2006 Event times Start time:19:15 End time:21:30 Event location Fernleigh Centre, North Street, Chichester Postcode:PO19 1LX (Click postcode link for map) General event information Website:Visit the website Contact name for further information:Robin Chawner Contact number 638541
“Engaging Community Websites…” The benefits
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Cost-free, complementary publicity channel Enhanced community identity Synergy with other community groups Guest/membership lead tool