Become Computer SAVVY in ONE Hour

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EMBRACING/Stimulating ABC Basic Computer “Teach-ins” .

County Cllr A Clarke drops in on an ABC Tutorial in BJ Library

“You can take a horse to water but you cannot make it drink”–

How many times have we heard this saying.

Yet it has more than a ring of truth to it and can also be applicable to those around the fringe of our ABC Basic Computer training initiative!

So how do we attract those in our communities, those who are hesitant to TRY to understand or attempt to use computers, emails and the Internet ?

First of all we have to understand that as individuals we do not BUY a products or service – In reality we BUY INTO the BENEFITS provided by them

So, if there is a personal inbuilt apprehension within any individual, a fear of embarrassment, a fear of breaking the computer – How can we attract them the novice -, the fearful - the apprehensive, to even “taste” the possible benefits, the enjoyment, the self satisfaction, and realisation of their inevitable feeling of “self worth”. A feeling which will inevitably realised when they become capable of using/embracing a computers and the internet.

We and everyone else who are fortunate in being able to understand the benefits and personal empowering available with and by using a computer and the internet MUST SURELY attract and persuade those less progressive and hesitant to sample the many possible personal benefits and advantages available FREE to each and everyone thro the use of a compute. Regretfully, those of the 50+generation within our communities were simply unfortunate to be of an age when the transition from “analogue to digital” technology became a reality. We therefore are obligated to help and convince everyone who cannot use a computer “TO RECOGNISE & ACCEPT THE FACT THAT THEY PERSONALLY DO HAVE THE CAPABILITY, and within ONE HOUR will understand and begin to embrace and enjoy the change

Here are several actual examples of those who have made the painless transition into computer/internet age

Christine -  now checks out her “Ernie” saving draw numbers on the library computer

Mary –  can now keep in contact with her son in Leicestershire ( via a laptop gift) eliminating some of the periodic drives to and fro

Jean -  now uses a laptop to help with her updating of her Latin studies

Phyllis - s can now email to and fro with her daughter in the USA for FREE saving on the costly longwinded and time consuming Airmails

Keith now ”Skypes” with his daughter in France

Eric -  routinely checks out his stocks and shares on the Library computers

Frank - had purchased a laptop but could not use

Raymond –has computer which wife could use but could not teach him

Sylvia –had previous lessons but needed re-assurance and re-enforcement -

Colin –  had computer but needed re- assurance and re-enforcement

Tina – Has computer but daughter cannot teach her

Joyce –  complete novice but wants to extends her interests

Terry –  has computer but want further understanding


ALWAYS bear in mind  our MANTRA

TELL ME and I will FORGET

SHOW ME and I will REMEMBER

INVOLVE ME and I will UNDERSTAND

Finally each and everyone of the “Over 50” who has experienced our ABC Basic Computer “Teach-ins” willingly and with subsequent satisfaction do actually embraces the regular use and enjoyment derived from the fact that they have realised that they personally join the millions who can and do use a computer and the Internet at home or in their local library

ONLINE - A way to enable Elderly Engagement in BJ

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Burton Joyce has FOUR residential homes for the elderly -
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"Online emailing and chat" is a great opportunity to promote and establish "community engagement" with those  less able in our society  - our elderly community - and it is simplicity itself and need NOT simply start and finish in BJ . Think of all the residential Homes in and around our area - the potential for online emailing and chat amongst the elderly age group is fantastic, and best of all it does NOT entail each resident owning a computer and broadband supply.
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Most, if not all Elderly Residential Homes  have an "in-house" computer  with an internet supply ( many with Broad Band) . Simply designating a certain number of hours each day for the residents to engage in "Online Chat" surely a possiblilty, individually stimulating and therapeutic.
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There is one "downside"  to this suggestion

The majority of residents will NOT be "Computer/Internet Savvy".

This however is NOT A PROBLEM  for the majority of those who can use a "Mobile Phone or a TV Remote" should be capable of using a computer , email and surfing the internet in no time at all, with our FREE "ONE to ONE" - "ABC Basic Computer Tuition".
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This technique was developed by ourselves in BJ over the last couple of years with successful results for dozens of elderly in the community  utilising Library computers. We successfully taught many with just a couple of hours or so by adopting the "Mantra"

"TELL ME" and I will FORGET

"SHOW ME" and I will REMEMBER

"INVOLVE ME and I will UNDERSTAND"

 "Burton Joyce BLOGGER" can and will teach those in local Residential Homes 

The next question which may be asked isonce a resident is computer aware , who can they actually "Chat Online" with - this is easily answered.-

Other "Online Chatters" in Residential Homes, friends, relatives ( anywhere in the world - for unlike telephones the Internet is free) etc.,Willing members of volunteer organisations - Mothers Unions, "Silver Surfers", Senior Citizens,  W.I.s etc., etc.

with this iniative there really are no difficulties which cannot be overcome - so let us all, who are "like minded"  and digitally aware, attempt to eliminate or at less ease, one of the of the downsides of our elderly living in residential homes - remoteness

All or anyone who can contribute by becoming a Residential Home Online Chatter 

 please email ; bjowatch@gmail.com

Thanks - please excuse any typo's

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Unsolicited Telephone Calls

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 Todays e mail message from a BJ resident
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"I had another scam call about "your computer has a problem" today. As soon as I asked for "John" s phone number, the line went dead!"

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Cold, intrusive telephone calls are NOW a social problem - for all age groups ( but the elderly and vulnerable in particular)  Theses unsolicuted intrusive calls are on a steep upward climb
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Not only is the "cold telephone call " most inconvenient, coming at all times within the day and evenings - they are also most worrying for more and an increasing underlying possibility - the means of checking  whether aparticular home may possibly unattended - which could be the signal for a crime (burglary/metal & lead thefts etc)
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 However the greatest possiblity is that they are an opener into a multitude of SCAMS !
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REMEDIAL ACTION in overcoming these unwelcome calls and consequences is urgently required  - We suggest the Service Suppliers CAN & SHOULD provide an effective solution for "barring" this type of call which is now increasing and impinging upon the lives, of every status of individual 
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However we all should all remember,  that one way to fight back is to adopt the proactive, personal and neighbourly attitude of our friend who contacted us today and adopt the EYES, EARS & GRAPEVINE attitude as a means of keeping others aware
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Finally

We thank this particular and all BJ residents who constantly and actively "look out" for others 

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30x full 360 degree panoramas from/ within Burton Joyce

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This is a truly fantastic and unique example of the skill developed by a BJ resident. His website contribution to the record of our own village and those nearby is exceptional and needs to have copies stored and available for future generations.

Here is our contribution, by publicising the website for his work, thereby hopefully enabling even more individuals, families, relatives, friends and historians to ensure this digital record persists thro time.

Here is the website which everyone really should visit and enjoy


                              http://www.jrtinternet.co.uk/bjtour/



Thanks John for the association and personal kindness

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Reduce 30mph speed limit to 20mph

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BJ's "Willow Wong" also an access/bottleneck :-)

There is talk nowadays about Burton Joyce residents taking up the challenge and exerting pressure to exercise the Government's dictum for reducing some 30 mph speed restrictions to 20 mph in selected built-up 30 mph areas.

Burton Joyce's Church Road ( with a present 30 mph restriction) is a candidate for it is a stretch of road which now needs this consideration and a speed reduction down to 20mph max.

The completion of the the Colwick bye-pass and the development of Victoria Retail Park has resulted in Burton Joyce becoming the main daily EASTERN ENTRANCE/EXIT to areas of Nottingham City. 

 BJ's Church Road is a road or two narrow single carriageways one in each direction, with traffic lights, speed indicators and numerous small pedestrian central refuges/reservations ( most frightening for the community to use-  particularly at peak times). Church Road isalso the MAIN thro' road which is used daily and constantly for COMMERCIAL DELIVERING, BUSINESS & PLEASURE journeys

The numerous, ever increasing number and variety of COMMERCIAL DELIVERY VEHICLES come in all sizes with an ever increase in high sided 12 Wheeler Artics, plus Car Transporters" (with up to 10 stacked vehicles on board), all  trucking thro BJ  generally at 30 + mph creating HUGE sideway SUCTIONS on the public and pedestrians, which is NOT only dangerous but scaring and frightening for ALL pedestrians - particularly our elderly/infirmed /mature/young/buggy carts users who constanly use and cross from and to the pavements on either side

 Over 50% of theBJ  population is over 50+ with 30% of the residents having young children who either  attend the village primary school or the comprehensive Carlton le Willows a mileor so further on in the direction of the city  

Our village is split in  two by this Byepass - a "leisure side"  with  St Helen's Church

 "Roberts" childrens playground, the Railway Station, a good many residential properties, access to the Gardening Allotments, Poplars Sports/leisure Ground and riverside embankment on the SOUTH side and the largerNORTH side of the residential, village, shopping centre and Primary school etc 

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The road is used also CONSTANTLY & DAILY used as the "access of choice", in both directions, for the many Emergency and Police vehicles (with lights flashing and sirens howling)

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BJ is at the end of the Rainbow

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BurtonJoyce - the end of the Rainbow  

We locals always knew we lived in a special location thisimage shows clearly that our location is much to be  envied, this view is looking SE at the river from the BJ Ridge, where years ago the Romans and Vikings sited their "Look-Out" encampments ( later the location of the underground "Cold War" Security Bunker was also descretely sited in this area )

The River Trent meanders from "up-river"Nottingham and down river into Lincolnshire.

Just around the bend of the river to the R is Stoke Lock/woods and the weir - a regular "stop-off" for all those using the river for leisure boating  ( narrow boats, canoes, motor launchess and the occasional Dredger.

Now the Flood defenses are in place wthe river is controlled, however the "beck" which meanders down from the BJ Ridge into the village does occasionally create havoc in Main Street/Lambly Lane - sand bags then become the order of the day

We will be keeping everyone updated with frequent and regular images and muchmore  information -some serious, amusing AND other times downright contentious - so keep returning for more about this wonderful Trent side, Nottinghamshire  village

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A genuine GOLDEN GIRL

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NottsWatch ‏@NottsWatch


GOLDEN Jessica Ennis - guts and endeavor typical of a TYKE. A superb example of her personal endeavor, generation, family and support team .

We are all proud and in awe of her !



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