All hands to the pump...

A great start to the year

I've just realised, looking at the site just now, that I was still wishing everyone a Happy New Year and although that still applies, we're almost in February now so I thought I would let you know what's been going on.

This is the bit when I start talking about databases and everyone's eyes glaze over and I can see a few of you starting to nod off. Anyway, I've had my first training session on CatBase, which is the marvellous piece of software, with a more or less vertical learning curve, that we are using to publish the information we hold on the site in print format, or the PESTS Handbook as it is often known. This work is being carried out with Sue Meacham at PESTS and will be very beneficial because it also allows us to check the information we hold on the site and make sure that it is up to date. You can join in if you like by letting us know if you see anything on the site that you know is not correct!

Revising the site

We are looking at various improvements to the site and I will circulate a list of items that we are considering for your feedback. We are hoping to open the discussion forum up so that everyone can read it - without having to register on the site. However you will need to register in order to take part. You will also have the option to use a username rather than your own.

We now have 196 registered users on the site, which is fantastic. If you haven't registered yet then now's the time. Let's make it 200! If you have already joined us then please let other people know of the benefits. What are the benefits, I hear you ask? Well, for a start you'll receive erratic e-mails from me telling you what's been happening, what you need to look out for and more - depending on how I'm feeling at the time!

Posters and Fliers

We are working on a new series of posters to promote the site and let everyone know we are here. We now have the necessary permission from all parents concerned and I will shortly be posting copies on the site before going to print. I know I said that in the last editorial but it's been busy!

Our events calendar 2010

A New Year and lots of new things happening. Make sure you let me know if you're running an event so that I can include it. If it's not there then no one will know about it. Already filling up nicely and attracting a lot of attention.

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This facility is still contained within this editorial section until we find it a permanent home so please be patient. These things can take a while! He said with a typical sense of understatement.

Remember if you read something here a while ago and want to find it again you can visit the newsletter page and have a browse through the old editorials. You will find occasional references to Luke throughout my text, you can find out more about us in the Glossary.

You can, as always, write to me using the 'Contact Us' link at the top of this page.

Enjoy our site!

Nick Radclyffe

Updated on: 28/01/2010