COMPUTERS (Interests)

Lorraine does not get much of a chance to get at the computer. It isn't her idea of a fun activity anyway.  It's Hugh's interest and over the years he has gained plenty of experience using a lot of software, including Microsoft® applications - especially Word, PowerPoint, Internet programs, Graphics and Music.

Tutoring at the Allan Bean Centre Library (ABC), Burwood Hospital for 10 years on a voluntary basis, provided Hugh with an opportunity to pass on some of the knowledge and of course the enjoyment of socialising with others. Another benefit was learning aspects that he had not previously come across. People ask "How do you....."  or "Can you do...." so you have to research.

In 2006 the New Zealand Spinal Trust (based at ABC) asked Hugh to assist with some redesigning of their website and regular updates. This meant learning html stuff which helped him with the design of this site.

I am no longer involved with the website as in 2015 the site was redeveloped by a design company and now has a totally fresh new design. Take a moment to have a look through and see the work the NZST does.

At the end of 2015, I volunteered to assist the Halswell Community Project develop their website and keep it up-to-date. Living in the area it is a great way to keep up with what is happening in the community. I have not been associated with this for some years now and the site has been redeveloped by a professional company. Click to view Halswell Community Website.

From the first development of this website with Microsoft's 'Front Page' then learning html coding, I then went with Joomla. The major change with Joomla was to this current version four.  Having designed a number of sites for community groups, but now not doing much, this was while like learning Joomla all over again. 

One I still look after is Silverpeaks Country Music Club which I had designed originally in 2007.
I handed it over around 2009 but 2017 I was asked to look after it again and redesigned it in Joomla.