Tips for Using this Website
The links on the central bar, which open
within the main frame of the website, offer a limited view. If you want a
larger viewing area, then instead of left-clicking on the link you require,
right click on it, and select 'Open in New Window' from the pop-up menu.
It is our intention to address where possible, any
shortcomings. However, it is not practical to cover the scope of every user's requirements.
Therefore, no guarantee can be offered as to how the site will perform if you are using alternative browsers.
Originally designed for viewing
at 1024 x 768, and tested using Internet Explorer, we have found that it appears to work satisfactorily
at much higher resolutions and with many other browsers.
It is not feasible to design a “one size fits all” website,
and indeed if it were, it would seriously degrade the end result for everyone.
However, we have attempted to cater for the great majority of users who will
use the site. We understand the
difference between the meaning of readable and legible, and that those
definitions change according to the age of the eyes of the beholder. We are also
aware of the viewing difficulties faced by the 8-10% of the male
population who have red/green colour vision deficiency (commonly
referred to as colour blindness).
With the above points in mind, we have tried to ensure that
the text fonts and sizes have been selected to obey the first rule of print,
that of readability. Colours selected were found to be acceptable to both those
persons with normal colour vision, and those with red/green colour vision
deficiency. Care has also been taken with
other elements, and most if not all graphics should have an “alt” text tooltip
element to them, so that graphics can be identified by text reading software
used by the visually impaired.
You may find it necessary to download and install some
additional (free) software, or updates to your existing versions, in order to
experience multimedia on this site. Links to the appropriate download locations
are:
We are interested in any problems you may experience, and encourage you to use the
link on the previous page to email accordingly.