Following on from the previous batch of web work, we are now currently working on a website for a bed & breakfast in York, and an accommodation search website for another York based client.

We are also working on a new website for Samlesbury Hall in Lancashire, near to Preston. As well as an update to the styling and design of the site we are also looking into the possibility of proving some exciting new features - not least of which being the provision of a web-accessible 'GhostCam', Samlesbury Hall having the reputation of being one of the most haunted buildings in Britain!

Spooky!

Well it has taken me long enough to get around to it, but I have finally updated the website and added in some of our most recent projects, as well as rearranging some of the pages a little to make them easier to navigate and find relevant information!

The HSAP (Harrogate St Andrews Players) website is now live, and though still a work-in-progress should be taking shape nicely over the next month or so as content is added in.

Four recently completed large projects include websites for The Wheatsheaf in Carperby, Arklemoor Riding Centre near Reeth, The Shepherds Hotel in Cockermouth and McMenamins Restaurant in Maryport - details of which can be read on the 'Recent Projects' page.

More news shortly!

As one of his external interests and hobbies, Taurus IT founder Richard Burnley also assists with local amateur dramatics society 'Harrogate St Andews Players' (HSAP), based in Harrogate. We were therefore delighted when we were approached by HSAP to help design and develop a new website to showcase the works and productions of the group, and to help promote and advertise shows currently underway.

The site is currently still in development, but updates should be available soon - check back frequently!

In response to requests from several of our customers, we are now offering some of our clients IT Support contracts to provide additional and cost effective assistance, along with peace of mind knowing that they have a point of contact should anything go wrong.

Initial schemes are being trialled in a small number of smaller companies across the region, starting at £150 for six months of cover, providing telephone and email support. Any problems arising that cannot be solved remotely are subject to a fixed call-out fee of £100 per visit.

Should this scheme prove popular enough and cost effective, we will be expanding upon the concept and providing a wider range of services along these lines. Please check back frequently for updates.

Taurus IT have been approached to assist Derbyshire Council by rebranding, maintaining and updating the Derbyshire Food Festival website for 2007. Promoting both local produce and famous local cuisine, the Festival runs from Sat 19th to Mon 28th May and will showcase some of the finest the region has to offer. The event is opened by a special two-day fair (19th and 20th at Bolsover Castle) featuring celebrity chefs and numerous other live attractions.

The official website can be viewed at www.derbyshirefoodfestival.co.uk

Based in Burnt Yates near Harrogate, Dinmore Cottages is a small collection of prestigious 4 Star Self-Catering cottages. A previous project to modernise and update their website had stalled some time previously, and we were approached to take over the task and resume development, which we were delighted to be able to assist with.

The resulting website is now live, and can be seen at www.dinmore-cottages.co.uk. It also includes the addition of live links to an online availability system, to provide real-time availability search functionality to visitors.

Recently completed over the christmas period, the brand new website for The Cavendish Hotel, Scarborough is now live, and attracting visitors from all over.

Bev Miller, the owner and proprietor of this 4 Star Guest Accommodation was delighted with the result, and has already received a great deal of positive feedback regarding their new site and professional online image.http://www.cavendishscarborough.co.uk/