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About B4RN

B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North) is a community-led broadband provider in the UK that brings high-speed fiber optic internet to rural areas. It was founded to address the lack of reliable internet in remote, underserved regions where commercial providers typically don't invest. B4RN offers gigabit-speed connections, providing one of the fastest broadband services in the country.

B4RN runs as a Community Benefit Society, re-investing to expand its network to more rural areas. This model allows residents of rural communities to gain access to affordable, high-quality internet, improving connectivity for households, businesses, and public services like schools.

You can find out more about B4RN via their website at b4rn.org.uk.

About the Grindleton and Sawley Volunteer Group

The B4RN Grindleton & Sawley project is made up of a small but extremely dedicated team of local voluteers from both Grindleton and Sawley. Between them they have achieved a huge amount of progress in contacting local land owners to seek their permission for B4RN to lay they cables on their land as well as driving the project forwards by spreading the word about B4RN and the benefits it will bring to the village.

The volunteer group comprises;

• Lorraine and John Halley
• Peter Schofield
• Rob Veitch
• Claire and Graham Cowking
• Stuart Aspin
• Tim Bird
• Jonathan Thomson

Many more people have been involved along the way who aren't named here but their contribution is greatly appreciated.