Following the success of the Clyde Maritime forum, those of us on the NE coast (defined rather broadly from Berwick to Grimsby) should surely be able to emulate or even outdo our friends north of the Border!!
The site is run on the popular phpBB software, I looked at downloading the free version and was rather put off by the knowledge needed to run it (being generally useless in such matters) but I found that for a modest monthly fee this 'forumatic' version was available and provided an idiot's guide to setting it up, so that even this idiot has mastered the basics (hopefully). Depending on the success of this forum, hosting costs may increase but we will meet that if and when it arises.
In due course and perhaps with some help it may gain some flashy banners and other such additions!
I have set out a range of forums and sub-forums to meet a wide range of needs but if you think anything needs to be added or amended, do let me know and will do my best to oblige.
Patrick Hill has kindly agreed to be a co-administrator and moderator, while Dave Waller and Ron Mapplebeck are additional moderators, all hoping for a quiet life in that role.
Thanks to all of these for the inspiration and support in getting the site onto the internet ..... full speed ahead!
Please add a few words to your profile, maybe location and main interests, it makes the site more personal even if your are using a pseudonym.