Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we consolidated everything learned so far about Word-Processing and designed an advert to include – Various fonts– A picture– Aligned text– Various text effects such as bold and italic– A range of font sizes Filed under: Design, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer, Writing
A Short Walk Gets Long
The weather was looking dry so we drove over to Pitsford Water – with the aim of a short walk. Our ‘short walk’ turned into a five-mile trek as we headed for Brixworth Country Park and back. The scenery was beautiful and initially, there was quite a bit of sunshine – but it wasn’t to …
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Frankie Goes To… St Pancras
Our very talented Nephew, Frankie, accompanied by my Brother Neil, headed for St Pancras International yesterday afternoon, to try out the piano that Elton John had recently donated. In case you’re wondering, the piece is: Moonlight Sonata 3rd Movement by Ludwig Van Beethoven. Welcome to the Pleasuredome!
Computer Coaching: Gone Phishing
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: In our second lesson covering ‘Staying Safe Online’ we looked at methods for identifying suspicious emails. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Computer Coaching: Word Processing (Part 3)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: In our third of three lessons, today we looked at additional ways to embellish a document including inserting photos & clip-art and colour-highlighting text. Filed under: Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer, Writing
George and the Flagon
Another day and another flagon of Guinness! This time it was the Garden Room at The George in Stamford where we met up with Nick and Celina for lunch. It was great to catch up as we haven’t seen them since our anniversary do last year. Well, maybe not a ‘flagon’ – but does ‘three …
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Return to The Nut Tree
David and Valerie picked us up and it was off to Bicester Shopping Village for a look round. We arrived just after 10 and as expected, it was really busy – although luckily, we got a parking space straightaway. We went our separate ways and agreed to meet up for about 12.30. There were plenty …
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Computer Coaching: Keeping your PC Healthy
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we spent time looking at how to look after your laptop and stay safe online. Filed under: Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Lent Boy 2016: How Did I Do?
WARNING! Please read responsibly. This Blog contains large amounts of smugness! So, that’s my Lent event over for another year. What began in 2010 as a small challenge, has now grown into a much bigger test of will-power! I began the challenge on the first day of Lent this year – 10th February and finished …
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The Canterbury Rails
Wednesday, 23rd: ArrivalIt’s Ann’s birthday on the 25th, so we thought we’d slip away for a few days. The destination of choice this time was Canterbury – and we did it all by train! (me, on a train, what, for ALL of the journey? – some mistake surely!). Actually it was a bit of no-brainer. …
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Computer Coaching: Using Skype (Part 2)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we continued to learn more about the features and benefits of Skype. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Computer Coaching: Word Processing (Part 2)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: We continued our look at the features of word-processing. Today we covered how to embellish text. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer, Writing
Fish Natter!
Jo and Janet popped round for a Lent-friendly fish-supper whilst we all watched The Martian on blu-ray DVD. Ann went l fishy’ and prepared Crab Cakes, Mackerel Pate, Salmon poached in coconut milk and Spicy Prawns. We nattered the evening away and in the case of Jo and I, this was helped with assistance from …
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Catch-up with Ian and Mags
For various reasons, our normal three-monthly get-together had got out-of-step and we hadn’t done this since September last year). I drove over to Ian’s and picked him up, and then we headed for The Red Lion at Claverdon in Warwick (just a short drive from Stratford-upon-Avon) to meet up with Mags. The restaurant was very …
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Our Nephew Frankie: Live!
Not sure which side of the family he gets it from, but he’s very talented on the ivories! https://youtu.be/AWX8ktun92Y ..and I just realised he’s not reading it from a music-score either. Not bad for just an – almost – 17-year-old. At that age I think I was ‘skilled’ in changing spark-plugs on my first car! …
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Computer Coaching: Using Skype
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: With only a few more lessons left with this group, today we began to look at some of the advanced software available for laptops. We began by explaining the features and benefits of Skype and gave the group the opportunity to make their first call. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation …
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Computer Coaching: Word Processing (Part 1)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we began a series of lessons covering the essentials of word-processing. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer, Writing
Tablet Coaching: Core Apps (Part 2) – Managing eMail
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we continued our look at common apps across ALL Tablets. We specifically took a closer look at managing eMails. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer, Writing
Catty Birthday!
The Cats turned 11 today. Various advice seems to suggest that makes them around 65 in ‘human years’ – One of us here is catching them up though! Biscuit at 11 Bon-Bon at 11
Computer Coaching: The Perfect Pa55wOrd!
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we covered how to create a memorable password that’s different for every website – and is virtually uncrackable! Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Computer Coaching: Keyboard Essentials
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we concentrated on the PC’s keyboard and practised using shortcut keys. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Website: Active Development Ltd
Just finished adding a few enhancements to the Website for Active Development Ltd – take a look! It’s ‘mobile-friendly’ too, so give it a go on your smartphone.
Kettering Citadel Band – In Concert
We popped over to the Holy Trinity Church in Rothwell tonight to see the Kettering Citadel Band (supported by the Kettering Citadel Songsters) in concert. It was in aid of the Rothwell Corps and Community Project and there were over 100 people there. Typically for Rothwell, parking was a ‘challenge’ with the main car-park in …
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Computer Coaching: Google Maps
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we looked at using Google Maps on a Laptop. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Computer Coaching: TNA Results
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: I spent most of today’s lesson presenting back the proposed Lesson Plans to the Group. Filed under: Delivery, Design, Feedback, Salvation Army, Skills Development, TNA, Volunteer
Tablet Coaching: Core Apps
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we re-visited the apps that feature on most Android-powered Tablets. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Tourist Times – London
Occasionally, we leave the ‘wilds’ of Northamptonshire and head for the capital – as Tourists. We’ve always found it’s amazing what you see when you are on foot, especially in a big city like London. Thursday We caught a leisurely 11.26 from Kettering and headed for our home for the next two nights – it’s …
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Computer Coaching: Search Me!
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we looked at Cortana, Bing and Google. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Computer Coaching: Assessing Needs
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: With the new class starting only last Monday, today, we continued to assess individual learning needs. Next week we’ll present their personal lesson plans. Filed under: Delivery, Design, Salvation Army, Skills Development, TNA, Volunteer
Tuesday Class Restarts
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: The Tuesday Class returned today, and it was good to see them all again. It was soon ‘business as usual’ after a short recap with everyone realising they remembered more than they thought after the Classes closed for Christmas. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, venue, Volunteer