The Government has decided to suddenly stop voucher funding next month on 10th September 2021! This threatens the WHOLE project - we DESPERATELY need those people who have not signed up to sign-up - even if they are on the fence it really is NOW OR NEVER! Read more in the post!
Barrasford Project - Call for Volunteers to help with house connections I hope everyone is enjoying the sun over this bank holiday weekend. I'm sure we all need some good weather.I want to thank everyone who's been helping with the planning of the project so far. I'm glad to announce we're now into B4RN's build phase for the whole of the Barrasford project that's all the routes between Barrasford, Birtley, Colwell, Gunnerton, and the Swinburn's. Click above to see the project map…
So we’re in the Courant this week! And we’ve also been on Radio Newcastle!
We're pleased to announce the building has begun! Installation of a B4RN cabinet has begun in Barrasford. B4RN have already started putting in the work to get it live and bring their connection into the village! The cabinet installation is a big milestone for our local volunteer group who have been working for more than a year to bring B4RN to the area. We've helped plan the routes for the fibre ducting; got free access to land; encouraging local investment; secured government…