Community Book @CommBook
Community Book connects people to events, activities and opportunities within their communities💻📱 communitybook.org Joined March 2015-
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It has been a while since we updated you on our @CommBook project. Recent updates have included @iroam_mobile videos being able to be viewed full screen. Ft @CicTruecolours hubs.ly/H0jG7gL0
Oh and I forgot to mention! There is an updated search layout for @CommBook and new filtering options to find what you are looking for
Volunteering on @CommBook Just the new layout to match Groups and Events, but importantly the framework for new features... watch this space
Groups on @CommBook New look landing page, quick access save/follow/view group buttons, iRoam video integration AND upload your images to your own image gallery
Events on @CommBook New look landing page, quick access save/follow/view group buttons AND upload your pdf documents for your events
Groups on @CommBook See a groups upcoming events with easy to follow links at the bottom of the page
Working with local business iRoam, (@Roamites) Organisations on Community Book (@CommBook) can now show videos of their venues! Great for #accessibility options as you can check out your destination in advance.
Did you know that we recently launched a new feature? You can now set your events up on a schedule so that you can host repeating events! If you have a weekly club or monthly meeting, you can now schedule months at a time. communitybook.org
Wigan Angers #Twining is now part of the #CommunityBook goo.gl/NkpAg4 See what’s on and get involved #TheDeal @WiganCouncil
@WiganCouncil @Saratodd16 @AndyBurnhamGM @WigToday @GMCitizens @AlisonMc_F @james_jmw @tomriordan @trevoriholden @Lord_PeterSmith @greatermcr @MayorofGM @OurMcrForum @GMCA @LeedsCC_News @lutoncouncil @AgeUKWB @WiganCouncil #communitybook is a gamechanger. Matching people's interests & assets with what's available. How #thedeal is put into action.
Gearing up for today's @CommBook presentation at #TheDeal conference with @WiganCouncil
@CommBook training 13.3.17 11-1 at Standish Library 2-4 at Wigan Athletic Comm Trust Montrose Drive. Book at [email protected]
@SparklingKids @Home_Safari you need to get signed up to @WiganCouncil @CommBook the new community book to share your services
Exciting news of @CommBook launch in bwcn.org.uk/issue-196/ Local organisations invited to sign up communitybook.org #Wigan #Leigh
Workshops are taking place this week to show Community Book to interested parties and gather initial feedback. We're getting close now!
Great feedback coming in: having an experience that is driven by the Search & all the ways to refine it
Starting today with our first Workshop as we start to get people's opinions about the 'Wellbeing Marketplace' with @WiganCouncil @TrustInOB
Our platform is in the design process - that's why today we are running Workshops with @WiganCouncil & @InformPeopleUK to get your opinions!
Big things are in development! Please stay tuned for our updates!

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