If you are a designer or business and wish to make prototypes or simple wish to have some fun with some really cool printing that you’ll be amazed at the MakerBot 3D Printer showcased at the International CES 2010 show.

The device is a 3D printer that allows users to make just about anything they want. First, users create a design in any 3D modeling software and after a design is created, MakerBot turns the design into a physical 3D model and the machine starts printing. The objects are made with ABS plastic and can be up to 4″x4″x6″.

MakerBot is an open source 3D printer that ranges in price from $750-$950. According to MakerBot Industries the giant search company Google has purchased multiple devices.

Check out their site for more information on MakerBot.

Do you work from home or work as a mobile worker? Perhaps you’re an employee, freelancer or business owner that just wants a working day with a difference? 

If so then you’re invited to a FREE Jelly event at The Genesis Centre, Somerset College, Taunton, Somerset, Thursday 4th March 8.30am to 5.00pm. It’s completely FREE and housed in the airy, light Genesis café. There’s free Wi-Fi and as a bonus Andrew Knutt of ADK Ltd will be there all day to help with anything related to business, websites, search engines, social media, and anything else you want to brainstorm about. You can bring your own drinks, lunch or buy a coffee in the café and pop into the college food hall for a hot meal or snack.

What is Jelly? -  Jelly is a casual working event. Its taken place in hundreds of cities worldwide where people come together (in a person’s home, a coffee shop, or an office) to work for the day. We provide chairs and sofas, wireless internet, and interesting people to talk to, collaborate with, and bounce ideas off of.

You bring a laptop (or whatever you need to get your work done) and a friendly disposition.

Who can come? -  Jelly see’s a lot of designers, developers, writers, business owners and internet types, but they’ve also had musicians, cooks, sound designers, tea sommeliers, product designers, photographers, government agency workers, and more.

Some are entrepreneurs or freelancers. Others work in an office most of the time, but work at Jelly for fresh ideas and a change of pace.

No matter what you do or what you create, you’re welcome to come to Jelly and share your talent and learn from others.

Book your place at http://somersetjelly.co.uk/pages/book-form.html

Learn more about Jelly at http://workatjelly.com/

Learn more about Somerset Jelly

View full press release here

Community centre project provides a brand new web site by ADK.

More than 70 people attended a launch event held on 27 January 2010 for a new Community Enabling Project based in Victoria Park Community Centre, Bridgwater which is seeking to offer informal support to people to make changes which may improve their sense of wellbeing.  It was explained that people can be signposted by local agencies to the Community Enabling Team by with a free drink voucher for the ‘Café on the Park’ at certain times or by contacting the Community Enabling Team Co-ordinator.

Also launched on the day was a World Wide Website commissioned by the Project from ADK Limited, a Taunton web design company and which enables members of the community of Victoria Park, Bridgwater, and beyond,- to discover more about what goes on in and around the  area. The web site, found at www.victoriaparkbridgwater.co.uk , provides more than 50 web pages of local information and links, including: gallery, events, resources, advice, health, clubs, culture, resources, e-library, and more, for the local community.

The site, described as “impressive” by Sally Hill of Victoria Park Community Centre, provides resources not only on local activities and self-development resources, (topics include: babies, early years, parents, youth, mature years); but also directs visitors to numerous sites and tools that can further develop their understanding of what health and wellbeing is all about.   “The ‘For You’ section offers a great look at what’s available to those wishing to discover help and information.” said the site’s creator, Andrew Knutt, Director of ADK Ltd.

“This is an exciting community project and the website is very well designed, vibrant, and offers a wealth of interesting information for all ages,” said Lydia Woodward, Project Manager, NHS Somerset. The project and the website is designed to contribute to Bridgwater’s growing provision of services and wellbeing resources and the web site is like a ‘public library’ for Bridgwater activities. The website will include a list of clubs and societies, events going on at Victoria Park, the multi-agency services of the community centre, what’s available in the ‘Café on the Park’ and much more.

The site doesn’t just provide links to other resources; but also provides helpful editorial content and links to even more invaluable information for anyone living in Bridgwater and the county.  There are links and information on support available from NHS Somerset; Sedgemoor District Council; and Somerset County Council and others. The frequently updated site also provides a wide-ranging look at civic health and community participation.

From the comfort of their homes, local residents will have 24 hour access to interesting and supportive information. Here they will be able to watch videos, see what’s on at the centre, along with local consultation information. The site will be able to promote special local events throughout the year and offer newsletters, as well giving all visitors access to our extensive set of resources.

People attending the launch on 27 January, had the opportunity to meet the new Community Enabling Team and also see a live presentation of the website www.victoriaparkbridgwater.co.uk.   Many said that the website is a fantastic local asset, and worthy of an award for its delivery of information, and creation of a ‘virtual’ centre for the community.

Should Taunton’s networking and business support organisations unite? Download the flyer to a business breakfast event on 24th Feb 2010. All Taunton and surroundign area businesses welcome.

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