When Birmingham Irish Heritage Group committee member Charlie Leydon sadly died in February, chair Mike Walsh was keen for there to be a written tribute to him in two publications popular with group members - The Harp newspaper and the Digbeth is … [Read more...] about Content idea: Obituaries and Local Births, Deaths & Marriages
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Content idea: local love stories
Most people love a good love story, and the readers of your community website are no exception. Are there any couples in your local community who have a particularly romantic tale to tell? Might they be willing to share their story with your … [Read more...] about Content idea: local love stories
Some Useful Links 13/10/2010
old-maps.co.uk - Find pre and post Word War II maps, town plans and even Russian maps from the Cold War era for your area. (via BiNS) 4am project this Sunday 17th October: Digbeth walkaround - I'm trying to arrange a group walk through my area as … [Read more...] about Some Useful Links 13/10/2010
Content idea: publish local photos on your website
For some simple and effective content, try posting some photos of your local area on your website, these can either be taken by yourself, contributed to you or something you've found elsewhere online. Photos can be a local landscape, landmark or … [Read more...] about Content idea: publish local photos on your website
Content idea: write about art on display in your area
Try writing about any visual art that is on display in your area, such as in a local art gallery, museum or arts centre. This could be a simple notice of a forthcoming art exhibition, as Ventnor Blog did with the Out of the Box photographic … [Read more...] about Content idea: write about art on display in your area
Content idea: write a review of a local cafe or restaurant
If you are going out to eat, be it for breakfast, lunch, a spot of light dinner or a slap-up meal, why not write a review of it for your community website, like Ventnor Blog did for The Hillside Hotel? London SE1 encourages restaurant reviews from … [Read more...] about Content idea: write a review of a local cafe or restaurant