The main cost of running APN is an annual subscription for the hosting software (currently £480), which has been paid for out of a small but, up till now, sufficient advertising income from local businesses. Everyone was, however, hit hard by the covid pandemic, especially the kinds of small traders who operate locally, and finding advertisers has become much more difficult. Looking ahead, the situation doesn't promise to get any better any time soon. APN had a limited reserve of funds from previous years which finally ran out last year.
Since then, we have received generous donations from members who are keen to see the site keep going, and we are very grateful indeed for them. But we do need now to try to rebuild a reserve of money which will make sure we can carry on as we have been, and we would like to encourage members to consider donating something, either via the 'Donate' button below and on the left sidebar of the website home page, or if you would prefer some other method, by messaging Admin on the site (mailbox icon at top right) or email alexparkn@gmail.com.
Alternatively, suggestions of local businesses who might like to advertise with us would be very welcome (see adverts on right sidebar on most pages of the website – those displayed at present are not traders, so not paying! - and in the newsletter). Two advertisements would keep us going. Thanks very much for your support.
If you can help - please consider making a donation! You can use PayPal, or any of the other payment methods listed below:
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I'm happy to support 💗 APN !
twice chai xx
Many thanks, Jackie!