Reading Out Loud
Focused Elements:
You can have these explanations read out loud by clicking on 'Speak Explanation' (access key 'a')
These controls are to provide alternative means of accessing the information on this page. Two main facilities are provided: adjusting the text size and listening to the text on the page.
1) Adjusting Text Size:
You can increase the text size by clicking on 'Larger' (access key '+'), and reduce it by clicking on 'Smaller' (access key '-'). You can reset the size back to its original value by clicking on 'Reset' (access key 'j')
2) Listening to the Text
You can adjust the pitch of the spoken word, the rate or speed of delivery and the volume. You can also choose the voice to use by clicking on the drop-down list. The default voice is whatever is the standard for the computer and browser you are using.
To set your default, please refer to the description in the Accessibility Statement.
There are normally three sections of text on the page that you can listen to: the headings, the main text and a selection. Click on 'Speak Headings to speak the page headings (access key 'l'). Click on 'Speak Main Text' (access key 'q') to listen to the main text.
You can also select an area of text in the page using standard select methods and click on 'Speak Selection' (access key 'w') to read the selection aloud.
You can enable the reading out loud of the element that currently has focus by clicking on 'Start Focus Speaking' (access key 'f') and you can stop this by clicking on 'Stop Focus Speaking' (access key 'd').
You can pause the audio by clicking on 'Pause' (access key 'r') and resume by clicking on 'Resume' (access key 't').
To cancel or stop the audio click on 'Cancel' (access key 'y'). To restart the current audio from the beginning, click on 'Restart' (access key 'k').
To hide the accessibility controls click on 'Hide Panel' (access key 'h')
To hide this explanation click on 'Hide Explanation' (access key 'x')
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Advertise on the Widecombe Website

This site is now well-established as a source of information about Widecombe for visitors, local people and others who are interested.
We include a limited amount of advertising from local businesses who recognise the value of the site and are kind enough to support the volunteers who run it by helping with the running costs.
Please remember, the site is TOTALLY NON-PROFIT MAKING. All income goes towards the running costs of the site (these are relatively low and all our time is given free). Any surplus is donated to local Widecombe causes.
Charges cover the year July 1st - June 30th and are pro-rated for part years.
If you are interested in advertising please contact us by email via the following link:
Send an email about advertising on the Widecombe website
To set up a new advertisement you will need to provide details of what you would like to say and send over any images that you would like included. We will then set up the web page for you and obtain your approval before putting the page live. This is all included in the cost. You can also change your advertisement at any time. Just email details of the changes that you require.
Current Advertising Rates are:
New advertisement or reinstatement after break in payment (covers inclusion in the main menu with link to further details provided on a separate page on the site, which in turn can also link to your own site). |
£30 |
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Renewal of full advertisement with no break in payment. |
£25 |
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Something other than the above or complex graphics and design requirements (this should not be necessary for a normal advertisement). |
let's discuss |
email us for more information |
If you are interested in any of the above please contact us by email via the following link
Send an email about advertising on the Widecombe website
We thank you for your support!!
The information on this page was last modified on February 25 2024 12:50:30.