Hugh Sandeman
Conservative Councillor for Bell Hill ward, Petersfield

Whilst at the Winchester University freshers fair last weekend the CF stand was next to the Jamie's Computer Club stand. They are a Social Enterprise from the Society of St James a homelessness charity from Southampton. They help vulnerable adults in and around the city by collecting, refurbishing and re-using electronic equipment and materials.

There are many advantages of this project, the environment benefits as less used computer equipment is sent to landfill. The equipment which can be refurbished is bought back to life and then re-sold very cheaply.

The work allows people to learn new skills and gives them a greater chance of employability. Is also means a ready supply of fully working PC's affordable to almost everybody.

It seems like a great initiative for example a PIII PC with Windows XP is only £145 with a 3 Month Guarantee! I will definitely consider them the next time I need to upgrade to a newer PC.