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Published on: 1/18/2008
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Two months on from completion of switchover, Ford Ennals, Digital UK Chief Executive, presented a grant to help establish a digital inclusion project run by Age Concern North West Cumbria, which will provide advice, assistance and training in new technologies for people of all ages.
The launch of the project coincided with the release of follow-up research into the UK's first switchover which saw four analogue services replaced with a line up of 20 digital channels.
The research indicated that all households have converted to digital television and that the programme of communication and assistance worked well.
Speaking at the launch of the digital inclusion scheme, Ford Ennals said: "Copeland's place in broadcasting history is assured, not only as a digital pioneer but also in setting the standard for community involvement and support.
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At a ceremony in Whitehaven on January 17, Mr Ennals presented Age Concern North West Cumbria with a one-off grant to help establish the inclusion scheme.
He said: "Contributing to this project is our legacy to a community which has paved the way for successful switchovers elsewhere.