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by Tim Wilson

DigitalLincs Sharing Circle – opportunity to share equipment, tools and products.

Feb 21, 2012 at 10:49 am in News by Tim Wilson · Leave a Comment »

We have set up a ‘sharing circle’ on popular micro-lending website EcoModo.

The idea is that you can use this website to display equipment that you have which is available to loan to others.  You can charge people to rent equipment (and take their money!) using this service and the website incorporates insurance from RSA.  You can also post a ‘wanted’ advert to the digitallincs community.

This represents a great opportunity for creatives to share their equipment and wares, especially when  [read more →]

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by Tim Wilson

Broadband Update Event (29 February, Washingborough Community Centre)

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Individuals and organisations are invited to a countywide update on the delivery of better broadband across Lincolnshire. This event is taking place at Washingborough Community Centre (see map below) on 29 February.  It is being organised by Community Lincs in association with Lincolnshire County Council.

Places are strictly limited and will be offered on a first come first served basis.  There will be a £20 charge per person for non-attendance.

The event will bring attendees up-to-date with progress on the Lincolnshire Broadband Delivery  [read more →]

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by Fraser Henderson

North Lincolnshire Business Network

Feb 14, 2012 at 5:52 pm in News by Fraser Henderson · Leave a Comment »

It doesn’t matter if you business operates in North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnsire or Lincolnshire main – there is something for everybody when it comes to local help for your digital aspirations.

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Digital Licensing Framework contest announced

Feb 13, 2012 at 10:19 am in Digital Arts, Digital Crafts, Digital Culture, Digital Heritage, News by Fraser Henderson · Leave a Comment »

The Digital Licensing Framework (DLF)  contest challenges you to develop innovative systems and services that help the exchange of licensing information between copyright holders and users in music, publishing or museums and galleries.

Entrants will be given the opportunity to work with leading rights holders such as Bridgeman Art Library, EMI, Pearson, PRS for Music and Tate in a trial with IC tomorrow’s digital platform.

Applicants are asked to submit their pitches online by noon Thursday, 22nd March  [read more →]

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New £15m content fund announced for Yorkshire

Feb 6, 2012 at 11:07 am in Digital Arts by Fraser Henderson · Leave a Comment »

A new £15 million fund to invest in creative content in film, TV, games and the digital sector within Yorkshire and Humber has been announced by Screen Yorkshire. The Yorkshire Content Fund has secured £7,500,000 of investment from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), which will be further matched by private sector investors on a project-by-project basis.

The Yorkshire Content Fund is managed by Screen Yorkshire and will invest in Yorkshire-based companies as well as being used to attract productions looking  [read more →]