Kev Parsons: Sussex Freemasons West Group Communication Lead
My role in the WGSM is to provide communication conduits for the group. I provide the platform this site sits on, and the overall structure. My main passion is to provide functional websites at almost zero cost. What I’ve found is that if you dig deep enough there are often free alternatives skulking around to allow you to provide the features required where other sources cost the earth and lock you into accepting unnecessary terms and conditions.
In addition, I am very ably assisted by Paul Norman, who is the real techy amongst us. I basically manage this platform that you are reading this content on. However, our Paul is right in the middle of it with programming skills that go way beyond my abilities these days. Having not practiced coding to that level for quite some time I don’t feel the need or the urge. Having Paul on board will allow us to benefit from the best of both worlds. On the one hand, a lot of the static content can be easily handled on this site by the content management system, while the dynamic content can be introduced and maintained in real-time using Paul’s skill sets.
What’s not to like?
In addition, we have a vibrant Facebook group for all to join (moderated). At the bottom of each website page there is, amongst other active buttons, a Facebook button to get to the West Group Sussex Masons community. The Facebook group was launched in June 2024 which now has 321 members and rising. We see it as the most immediate way of communicating across the West, anyone can post or comment. Why not advertise your meeting or event there to boost attendance? Share your successes, tell us about your charitable work. There’s plenty going on there so it’s always worth a looksee.
Join the group and encourage your fellow brethren to do so at: – https://www.facebook.com/groups/443058108347143
Contact me via comms@wgsm.co.uk or phone 07974 653683