Hopefully you wont find any false trails on this site, but here are a few tips and pointers to help you find your way around to make the most of what is available!
Every now and then technology advances and things change, so we have to make changes to the site. To save you having to look everywhere to see what is different I’ll put updates here so you can check them out and see if any of it interests you!
Early 2026 rewrites
After yet another fatal error in WordPress and losing all the event information and functionality I decided to KISS – keep it simple stupid! Well, simple might be dumbing it down a bit, but it’s really about control and not relying on others to store our information. Yes, databases can still crash or become corrupt, but they are more reliable than companies and the backups are both easier and more universal! Firstly I’ll be rebuilding the structure and getting all the tools working again, then I’ll go in to fix the data and fill the holes so please bear with me.
New front end template – You’ve probably noticed that the home page and layout has changed. I went with a simple template that will hopefully last a while. And yes the fact it’s called Hash One was it’s main selling point! A lot of this information is from the original web site and hasn’t changed in over a decade, but there are some good bed time reading bits out there!
Everything else (with the larger, lighter header, is custom built – just for you! It might not be as pretty or hi-tech as WordPress, but hopefully it’s all functional and (relatively) easy to fix! So what’s new or out there that you might not be aware of?
Add Pictures – Safe to say a couple of ye know how to do this but you can easily create albums on things like Facebook or Flickr and share it with the gang here. There’s a link to the form at the bottom of the Galleries page or on each run in the HareLine.
Speaking of which, I’ve updated the run templates to make them prettier, more robust and easier to manage. There’s only a couple that are completely populated, the rest will be done soon as part of the afore mentioned hole filling.
Did you know you can also use the HareLine to give feedback or rate the runs. Unlike (anti)social media these have to be approved before they are published so no place for the armchair bullies to post their nonsense. But I’m sure Hares would like to know how great they are now and then!
The HareLine also shows who was present and these numbers are reflected in the FRB tables. You can use the link to let us know if you’ve been missed – I might actually get round to actioning these soon!
Talking of things I need to action – you can also sign up for the mailing list on the Contact Us page. The mail shot tech is not the best and I do have a tonne of requests to action, but it usually works for most! As always the best thing to do is keep checking Next Run page on the site (or even FaceBook if things go wrong) for updates and head to the JGS Friday evenings as there’s bound to be somebody there that has a clue!
On-line registration for runs. Happy to say a lot of ye already use this so thank you. Please keep doing it as it makes it easier for the admins (especially when I fix some of the back end stuff!) and it means I can jealously spy on you from my cold damp existence on my beautiful island! I would advise against replying to the mail (as some of ye do) as nobody reads those! Most of the contact points on the site are either automated or when I get to it – if you need an urgent reply then bug Hash Master and they’ll bug me!
Talking of important things – did you know you can request for notices to be included in the mail shots? Go to the Special Events page and see some information about it there. I’m sure nobody wants to turn the mail into a massive spam alert, but the occasional bit of interesting news wouldn’t go amiss.
Still got a lot to do on the back end functions for the admins but most of the rest is working (for me at least), but I won’t know if it’s idiot proof until ye test it 😉 If you see an issue – check back in a week and see if it’s still there. If so give it another week and check again 😉 if it persists longer then drop me a line and I’ll look into it!
Historically
Design
Using a mixture of WordPress and individually tailored php this site has been designed to look clean, sleek and stylish and adaptable to all (or at least most) device types. There are several links in sidebars, footers and in pages, but the main navigation aids are the two menus – the top one is mainly for the Dynamic Section, the lower / main menu is mainly for the static section.
Home Page
News posts will be added regularly to inform all when the Next Run details are available, or when any interesting news stories arise. Not anymore – check the Next Run or HareLine pages instead
Static Section
Most of the WordPress section is information that will not change very much, and is mainly copied over from the old site. Take a look through it all and enjoy some blasts from the past!
Dynamic Section
To say this is where most of the magic happens would probably be demeaning to magicians, but it is pretty funky stuff! In order to keep the information up to date and running smoothly for the next 20 years we have put in an easy to use and maintain site, that if we all play our part, can be fun and informative for all.
Key Functions
Next Run & Hare Line
All the standard information that you need to keep up with the facts of a Hash Run, laid out in a neat, uniform and elegant format.
The Hare Line contains as many runs as we could find any information for, just click on the Run Number links to open up the page with more details. From there you can follow the links to see photos, read and add any comments or ratings, see the attendance list and also quickly get added to the list if you were left off!
Hash Registration
One of the key areas for making life easier for the organisers and helping to maintain accurate data. You can send in your details, meal requirements and responses with a couple of quick and easy clicks! Please use this option as much as possible to get the information stored on the servers and ready for efficient storage.
Once a Hash Run is ready you can follow the link on the Next Run page, or click here to complete the simple form to send on your details.
FRB Ranking
There are several lists available to show peoples attendance history. Although the data is far from complete there are plenty of ways that you can help us add more information!
Adding Pictures
Create your picture albums as normal, upload them to Picassa, Google, Facebook or wherever is convenient. Then simply copy and paste the link onto a simple form and let the world enjoy your art!
Check your welcome letter for a reminder of the username and password, then click on this link to provide us with your link.
Setting Hashes
To make life easier for the Hares we have a few options for uploading Hash details with on-line forms, editing functionality, tips and guidelines and forms to download. The templates make it easier to know what is required of the Hares to ensure that everyone is happy! (Still WIP, sorry!)
Check your welcome letter for a reminder of the username and password, then click on this link to follow the process and read the help information.
News Letters
Want to keep up to date with the latest information and Hash details? You can quickly and easily sign up to the distribution lists and suffer like the rest of us!
Click here to open up the registration page and send on your information.
Merchandise
Still mainly a work in progress section, this is where you can view the current stock and availability, check out old designs and one day place your orders! To be honest we won’t ever set up an online shop so just go to the Hash and see what latest merch is available!
Follow this link to see what we have so far…
Admin Section
A substantial administrators section has been added to allow several committee members, or others in the know, to perform tasks on-line so it can be easily and safely stored.
You can access the admin section here, where you will need your username and password. Then, depending on your access rights, you can add, edit or remove data on Runs, Hashers, Comments, Pictures, Finances, Registration etc
Hash Ratings and Feedback
Have opinions about a Hash, location or food? Want to thanks the Hares, capture a memory or tell a story? Use the simple feedback form to post your opinions and, once approved, it will be clear for the world to see!
Either look at a Run by following a link on the Hare Line page, or click here to go to the Comments page and add your input / feedback.
Power to the People!
One of the main benefits of this site is the division of labour aspect! Rather than putting the emphasis, pressure and workload on the devoted few, we can now all play a little part in helping the organisation run smoothly and efficiently!
Hares can load Run details straight onto the site, anyone can add their own pictures, on-line registration to ease the process and several other functions that make life easier.
