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At
present we can only accept applications from Eire UK and the
islands. Please use this hyperlink to submit an application
to join the network
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August
11th. 2005 STAYdontPAY is
investigating the introduction of a STAYdontPAY Network Forum to
encourage member communications. Topics will focus on things like Walking
(members near routes/members wanting to stay with or invite walkers)
- Golfing (members living near courses/ weekend breaks/even an odd
challenge!) - Member Invitations (encouraging visitors/explaining
what is on offer locally) - Member Look Out (members seeking
particular facilities hobbies etc. - Lions (stop over with a fellow
Lion! - Airports - (Members living nearby) -
Venues/Events (Members living near by) -etc. etc. etc. Any
suggestions welcome.
August
10th. 2005 STAYdontPAY.net
issues PRESS RELEASE NO 1
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PRESS
RELEASE NO 1
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NOTES
FOR EDITORS
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RETIREMENT
DAY ARTICLE
August
4th. 2005 Some members now using
the system cannot always easily find their Host's location. Often a
map alone is insufficient. STAYdontPAY.net has taken this on board
and is currently working on enhancements which will allow each
member to provide their own local directions to explain the
"hole in the hedge" or "where they are in relation to
the Post Office" etc..
July
30th. 2005 So what do the
members have to say so far?
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LOAD MEMBER EXPERIENCES
July
28th. 2005 The first Newsletter
is posted to members.
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LOAD NEWSLETTER NO 1
(This
download takes ages on a modem - just ring us 01227470780 and we
will post a hard copy)
July
22nd. 2005 Biographical details
Frazer & Rita Spence - get to know the two people behind
STAYdontPAY.net
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LOAD Frazer & Rita's Biography
(This
download takes ages on a modem - just ring us 01227470780 and we
will post a hard copy)
July
11th. 2005 A number of members
have participated in the early testing of the software systems. As a
result we have been asked if it is possible to add two new features
to the http://www.staydontpay.net
web site. In order to demonstrate our commitment to provide exactly
what members require, these enhancements are now in place.
- Hosts will be informed of the purpose of their guest's visit
(See Stop Over Request form).
- A map of where the members are situated is now available on the We
Site members area and this will be updated from time to time.
July
9th. 2005 As promised the
STAYdontPAY.net service is launched to the public. It now has
coverage across UK and some coverage in Ireland. Preparations are in
hand for a Press Launch which will take place on July 19th. 2005.
The First Newsletter is in the final stages of production.
July
5th. 2005 Everyone who has asked
for leaflets or an application form has been contacted to let them
know that STAYdontPAY.net goes live on July 9th. 2005 I.E. they must
respond quickly if there are to take advantage of the
pre-launch offer of free first year membership.
July
1st. 2005 We have enjoyed the process of enrolling members. We have spoken to a delightful group of enthusiastic people who without exception want to make the network a success for all to enjoy. We are pleased to be able to inform you that we now have over 200 members scattered across UK and Ireland
. We are therefore now able to announce our Public Launch which will take place on Saturday July 9th. 2005.
We have already organised a number of stop overs to test the systems and obtain feedback from members. We are very excited with the reaction from those members who have used the STAYdontPAY system they have all really enjoyed themselves. Having tried and tested STAYdontPAY.net they now want to do even more
traveling.
We are progressing with the new member visiting and if and when this has been completed we extend a very warm welcome to you as a full member of STAYdontPAY.net
June
20th 2005 Don't think nothing is
happening at STAYdontPAY.net because in the background there is
frantic activity preparing for our Launch. W are currently following up the
many membership enquiries which we have received from our media coverage. This involves a personal call to each and every one. We take great care to chat with our potential new members to make certain that everyone enjoys their STAYdontPAY stop over. We are also currently arranging visits to all of our new members. Again, it is very important to us - we want to know our members. We are also collecting together the data obtained from membership applications, our survey and our conversations with new members. We are now building up a clearer picture of our target
membership and what it expects from STAYdontPAY.net. We have also started to accept
a few member stop over requests to test the software systems and check that members are happy with our
procedures. A number of members have already enjoyed trips away from home meeting new people and with the added bonus of no accommodation charges.
May
22nd 2005 STAYdontPAY.net
is featured as a news item in the Sunday Times Travel Section 'BED-HOPPING'
- (we didn't choose the
leader!) - but the news item gave a super snapshot of the network.
The Web Site has been very busy and we have received lots of
membership enquiries as a result.
May
17th. 2005 STAYdontPAY.net
is featured on the Radio 2 Steve Wright Show - Web Site of the Day
with Miles Mendoza. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/wright/wotd.shtml
Steve Wright persuades his listeners to go shopping in
Uxbridge with STAYdontPAY.net! - but not just Uxbridge!
May
2005
THE ENGLISH CLERGY
ASSOCIATION invite STAYdontPAY.net to prepare an article for their
magazine. We look forward to providing many travel opportunities for
both the clergy and their parishoners.
April
2005
Helen Franks gives STAYdontPAY.net a mention on LATERLIFE.COM in her
Talk Back Column
March
2005
We are very grateful to COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE who included a short
piece in their Compendium - News Views and events page. The response
was super and it was great to hear from people across the country -
the first major membership boost!
December
4th.
STAYdontPAY undertakes research into potential members perceptions
and attitudes. This work was carried out by our staff and resulted
in a number of changes to the detailed proposals for administering
the travel network.
December
2004
THE TEACHER Magazine - gives STAydontPAY.net a mention in the
resource centre noticeboard
November
23rd. 2004
RESEARCH
SURVEY
Complete
a questionnaire
for
a box of
We
are researching how people are reacting to the STAYdontPAY.net
proposition. All information collected is confidential to
STAYdontPAY.net. Those completing the survey will be sent a summary
of the conclusions. Help us to make STAYdontPAY.net into a new
National Institution!
It is
a comprehensive questionnaire - allow yourself 15 minutes.
COMPLETE
THE QUESTIONNAIRE ON LINE
The
Questionnaire is available in Adobe Acrobat format for
downloading. The Adobe® Acrobat Reader® can be freely downloaded.
Users with visual difficulties may find it useful to investigate
services provided to improve the accessibility of Acrobatdocuments
- http://access.adobe.com
DOWN
LOAD THE PDF FILE TO PRINT AND RETURN BY POST
(See above)
If
you would like us to post a hard copy for you to complete by hand
please phone 01227470780
If your box of chocolates does
not arrive safely please phone us on 01227470780
November
2004
THE NATIONAL TRUST - the very first organisation to offer
STAYdontPAY.net support. Philippa Spackman (Associations' Liaison
Co-ordinator) gives us a mention in their newsletter.
October
2004
The fist pilot test mail out to collect ideas of how potential
members would like to see STAYdontPAY.net develop in the future.
03/05/2004
This Web Site is powered by Dbase a relational database software
language which has been a leader in the field since the sixties. The
success of the language owes much to the international Dbase user
groups and those commercial applications deployed in both
large and small business around the globe. Mike Walsh has proved how
versatile and internet friendly Dbase really is. Frazer Spence wrote
the supporting Dbase Windows booking system software and would like
to express his sincere thanks to Paul Franks http://www.dbase.com/mainpage.htm
and Bob Rimmington the mastermind of the UK Dbase User Club (http://www.ukdbasegroup.org.uk)
without their help and support this project would never have seen
the light of day!
01/05/2004
The basic design of the Web Site is now finished. The site is under
going "optimisation" prior to submission to search
engines. Our designers are considering the creation of a brochure
for those members not using the Web Site and who will be using more
traditional ways of maintaining contact with STAYdontPAY.net
25/04/2004 Initial
testing now complete STAYdontPAY.net is now a
reality!
02/04/2004
STAYdontPAY.net went live on the World Wide Web on
Monday April 5th. 2004 for the very first time. The brand new
software systems will be undergoing pilot testing during the first
few weeks and we will be learning more about how our members would
like to use STAYdontPAY. We are committed to providing the total
support that our members expect and will be adapting to their
requirements during our formative period prior to a full public
launch later in the year.
02/03/2004
STAYdontPAY.net is undergoing final system development
prior to going live later in 2004. We are very excited by the
prospect of providing so many new opportunities for our members in
the years ahead. We believe many people will totally re-think the
meaning of bed and breakfast and short break holidays - we intend helping them do just
that!
Innovation
creates motivation!
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