CRA Website
Meeting
Present: Benny De Souza, Ann
Turner, Judith Glover, Anna Barker, Neil Bevan, John Dibley, George Crawford,
Neil Clegg, Wendy Leveridge
25th Feburary 9.30am-11.30am
Benny deSouza’s house
5 Parklands Way, Worcester Park, KT4 7HT
Minutes:
1. Blog & website
Benny had created a blog with all the details of the emails about the
meeting and his own research regarding blogs, hosting and packages. http://clickbds.blogspot.co.uk/
A blog of the neighbourhood watch (NHW) blog was shown from Epsom and
Ewell which can contain up to 20 pages (separate headings). The NHW website was also shown demonstrating
the map, statistics and email collection from the public. A blog is free and can also contain pictures
although is more like a scroll rather than an interactive website.
It was felt that a website would be more beneficial for the purpose of the
residents association as a lot of the information is more static rather than
constantly updated. However Judith had
mentioned that it would be good to have a separate website for legal purposes as it is difficult for the
local councilors to comment on various activities within the Cuddington Ward
that may go onto ‘twitter’ or a blog.
A Facebook page was another option but maybe limited as people have to
log on but would suit a certain group of people.
Statistics were quoted about the Cuddington Ward by Ann ‘over 3000
households in the Ward of which John Dibley has over 250 signed up for NHW
emails from a database’ and also more from George including ‘we are the most educated ward with most
residents having degrees!’.
Long term we may provide the magazine for free or reduce to 2/3 times a
year depending on funds.
The funds have recently improved due to fundraising although local
councilors reminded members of when funds were very low. It was thought that paying Tristan Bradley
£600 then a further £50 a month maintenance fee (for 3 years) was too much.
2. New Software
Benny has a new ‘Web Plus X7’ that can be used to create a website and
is willing to help start the new website.
He has not tried it yet although Benny has invited those interested to
take a look.
Action: Those interested please contact Benny
3. Host
Neil Clegg uses ‘Serif’ which can host the website and there are 3
different packages (prices per annum), silver (19.99) gold (39.99) and platinum
(79.99) although it was thought the silver package would be sufficient to start
with.
The website should also be applicable for mobile devices and can be
resized but this can be done by having 2 different size pages. Neil suggested to have a ‘storyboard’ first
of what we would like to see on our website to get an idea of the layout.
The website ‘Lowcostnames’ (LCN) was looked at to see the cost of
‘cuddingtononline.co.uk’ for a domain name which was £6 for 2 years. However the name may need to include
‘Worcester Park’ or ‘Young Cuddingtonian’ was also suggested by John Dibley.
Action:
Anna and Wendy to look at Web designs on ‘Sefira’ + also on ‘you tube’.
Judith mentioned that she is still being contacted by the company
‘Network solutions’ who the CRA have the domain name ‘ www.cuddingtonra.org’ with. The CRA could still have
a separate static website with links to the new one. Action:
Judith to forward the link to Wendy
4. Web contents
In addition to those listed on the email (below) contents could include a map and recipes.
How
to contact the CRA
Committee
Joining
the CRA - pay pal?
Information
about Neighbourhood Watch
Links
to Epsom and Ewell borough council
How
to advertise in the magazine
Links
to Twitter and Facebook
Link
to Worcester Park blog
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