SURFING the net will become a reality from this month at St Helens Council's Chester Lane Centre and Parr Library in Fleet Lane when they offer an Internet/e-mail service to the public.

For using the Internet/e-mail facilities at Chester Lane Centre and the Parr Library, the following charges will apply: £3 per hour or £1.50 per half-hour or for Pastime Keycard Holders, £1.50 per hour or 75p per half-hour. (Keycard must be presented at each session). Age restrictions may apply.

The booking system went into operation on April 1. For further details phone the Chester Lane Centre on 01744 813577.

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