Wednesday 10 March 2010 - Computer Suite Re-opened.
It is five years since the computer room was first opened and Information Technology has moved on at quite a pace since then. It was becoming increasingly difficult for our volunteers to satisfy the needs of residents as more and more viruses invaded the system and problems arose with printers as well as with applications. The Thrale Trust and Miss Price, a long time supporter, together with The Rotary Club of Crystal Palace donated money that has allowed us to revamp the system, now it is faster and reliable.Screen sizes have been increased and a brand new colour printer installed. Software is in place to wipe the system clean every month thus allowing speeds to be maintained and viruses eradicated.
Residents were queuing up as opening time arrived, and after a cheer and a bucks-fizz they got down to investigating their new kit. New games were explored old ones re-discovered but it was apparent that the system was working like a dream. All thanks to Node IT who were at hand should anything go wrong.
The room was packed, the songs and videos were back on the big screen, which we have in the computer room, but now they can be downloaded much faster than before. Richard Osborne our mainstay volunteer in the computer suite, has stoically been managing, and rarely complained, about the outmoded equipment,but he finally admitted on Wednesday that it was like a dream come true to be able to have faster reaction times to requests and to have a printer that didn't chew up the paper!
Rotary
A big thank you to the Rotary Club of Crystal Palace who braved the elements in December outside Sainsbury's to collect for The British Home. Sonja Curtis Volunteers and Fundraising Manager together with Chris Bradford, Events Coordinator went to speak to them and thank them for their very generous donation of £600.
Opera Night Friday 30 April 
Opera in the first half of the evening and a lighter variety of music after supper,will all be served up in the concert hall. Opera singing husband and wife team Peter Snipp and Carys Lloyd-Roberts are taking time out of their busy schedule to give residents and supporters a night to remember. John Dooris theBritish Homes', in house catering manager,will be designing a gourmet supper to compliment the performance of these two outstanding singers. Tickets (£25).
Summer Fair Saturday 5 June 2010
Summer feels a long way off but with the new year comes new diaries and so perhaps a few dates for the diaries may be helpful:
Saturday March 20 Dulwich Symphony Orchestra £6
includes cream tea- tickets still available
Friday April 30 Opera Night with supper * see above £25.00
Saturday May 22 Quiz Night with basket Supper £12.50
Saturday 5 June Summer Fair
Friday & Saturday July 9&10 Art Exhibition Admission £1.00
For further information or tickets contact reception or:
Sonja Curtis, Volunteers and Fundraising Manager on 8655 7504
e-mail sonja.curtis@britishhome.org.uk