Profile

StowITnShowIT is the trading name of the sole trader business I started in 1999, after many years as a teacher. This included 15 years of working with computers in schools and involvement with staff training.

The name reflects the initial objective to process photographs, text and information for storage and display in a variety of formats: floppy, CDR, web, video or print. These are now a relatively small part of the business (labelled 'Other Services' below).

The current thrust of the business follows three main directions - web design, business services and help at home- mainly in response to customer demand and as a result of personal skill development in web design and computer programming.

Web Design

The business has more recently focussed on web design for small/medium businesses, offering many advanced features of web site operation at very competitive rates. We specialise in matching business requirements to web site functions within a limited overall budget, while maintaining a high quality product. The service on offer is continually being improved.

Business Services

For businesses without in-house computer expertise, we can offer advice and support regarding computer hardware, printers, internet connections, software and basic procedures in computer usage. Our advice is impartially based on your requirements, as we do not sell equipment and therefore have no vested interest.

We operate telephone help or respond to call out when necessary to troubleshoot problems. Charging is cumulative on a quarterly account basis.

Help at Home

I have developed this aspect of the business in response to demand from private individuals in Thirsk area for computer help in their own homes. This service deals with:

• Computer purchase advice: I'll go with you to help you buy the computer you need, set it up to run smoothly and spend a couple of hours showing you how to proceed.
• Troubleshooting internet connections, email problems, virus removal, broadband connection
• Windows problems and reloads, hardware and software installation.
• Single or multiple training sessions on topics to suit your needs: e.g. sending emails, using word processors or spreadsheets, digital photography.

Some jobs have a fixed charge, but work is normally charged by the quarter hour, with a usual minimum of half an hour. A charge may be made for travelling beyond the immediate Thirsk area (you will be told of this in advance).

Other Services

Photographic

• Photography for web sites we are designing.
• Bulk scanning of prints, 35mm negatives or 35mm colour slides onto CD/DVD for archive/back up purposes or for slideshow display on computer or TV.
• Transfer from VHS (video) or camcorder tape to DVD (non copyright sources only).

Please note that we no longer offer the following services:

• photo repair - scratch removal etc
• photo printing

Special Design Projects

We can produce electronic brochures and product catalogues to run interactively from a CD as well as in web format.

Publications by Dave Titchmarsh

Thirsk in the 21st Century

In 2000, Dave Titchmarsh produced an interactive CD ROM entitled 'Thirsk in the 21st Century'. This is a highly detailed study of Thirsk, with over 800 of his own photographs and 30,000 words of commentary. There is a 400 item index, fully interactive and about 5000 active links in total.

Available at £10 (+£1.50 p&p)

North York Moor Tour

(published 2004) An interactive tour of the North York Moors National Park on CD ROM for any PC running Windows 98 or later.

Around 1700 full screen photographs and 100,000 words, arranged in 80 chapters, with a full alphabetical index by place. Find a place with one or two clicks. Full screen slideshows. Hills and moors....rivers and valleys....sea and coast.... towns and villages....abbeys and castles....pubs and churches.

SOUVENIR...PRESENT...TOUR GUIDE...A HUGE PICTURE LIBRARY AND INFORMATION RESOURCE - £12 inc. p&p.

Dave Titchmarsh

trading in UK as StowiITnShowIT, 4 Saxty Way, Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 1SA
tel: 01845 523637 email: dave.titchmarsh@btinternet.com