Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 2233UClassified) _____


— 1-1 Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, November 29th, 1984 1 4 L ( l i f lC n /C n l u L i t cot t ' ’


Leon’s computer world at your service


A NEW company in Clitheroe is promising its the fantasy world of warlocks, werewolves and enjoyed from the comfort of the front room.


For Microcode Con­


trol, based in Well Ter­ race, has expanded its operation to include the latest in home enter­ tainment — wierd and wonderful computer


games. The company, found­


ed four years ago by Mr Leon Opit, has, until recently been con­ cerned mainly with the design and manufacture of computer technology for domestic and fore­ ign markets.


Firm even exports to Hong Kong


AFTER travelling the world as a computer con­ sultant, Australian-born Leon Opit set up his busi­ ness in Clitheroe when he fell in love with the Ribble Valley — and a Burnley lass called Judith, whom he married six


years ago. “For the first time in


ages I feel I’m home,” said Leon, who lives with his wife in Grindleton.


in Freemantle, Leon (28) has shuttled back and forth between Europe and Australia, but it was not until his education in Leamington Spa and Man­ chester that he began to think he would one day settle in England.


Since his childhood days


But that ambition had to be set aside as his


career as a computer con­ sultant and project leader took him to various parts


of the globe. Leon, tired of this after


eight years, however, and began thinking about set­ ting up his own business. Now, in a small out-of-


the-way office in Clitheroe, pioneering de­ velopments are taking place in the high-technolo­ gy world of microproces­


sing- Microcode Control is , .


even exporting to Hong Kong — the computer equivalent of sending coals to Newcastle. Leon designs and man­


ness will continue, but Leon is introducing a wide range of well- priced home compu­ te r s , including the Sinclair Spectrum, the popular BBC model and the Commodore. These provide an ex­


This side of the busi­


cellent and entertaining addition to the house and, as well as practi­ cal information on every conceivable sub­ ject, home computers offer games’ addicts hours of great fun.


Over the past year


or so computer games have become very sophisticated and tre­ mendously popular with all age groups. So if you are thinking of giving one to junior for Christmas, then make sure dad has his pre­ sent first! The games, in colour,


ufactures many intricate parts for industry, includ­ ing memory boards and computer backplanes, and is still very much in demand as a consultant.


and even 3-D, can be a wonderful test of dex­ terity. But when the wicked warlock turns you into a werewolf, you will have to call upon all your cunning as well to break the


spell. As well as offering


fun for all the family,


Advertising feature


some have


of the games an educational


value and are a first- class introduction to language and numbers for young children. But if you need some


expert advice, then Leon and his staff, Brenda Tatton and Steven Ashworth, an electronics and compu­ ter trainee with the firm, will be on hand to


help you. They will be able to


demonstrate the wide range of accessories av­ ailable, such as joys-


ticks and speech units and help you to pick the computer that best suits your needs.


Computers th e s e


days are also finding their way into many types of small business where they have a mul­ titude of practical and money-saving uses. One of the latest


models is the Wren Ex­ ecutive, which, at less than £1,000, is prob­ ably the best small computer that money


can buy- The company decided . . , ,


to stock the Wren be­ cause the staff were so impressed by their own model, which they purchased to store all their files and other business information. With the minimum of


training, the business­ man can quickly learn how to make full use of the many features built into the Wren.


customers a passport to space battles — all to be


All the essentials


which traditionally take up room on the desk — diary, address book, notepad, calculator and te lep h o n e — are brought together in an easy-to-operate system. The portable Wren


can also be used for financial planning and reporting and for filing and retrieving informa­


tion. At the touch of a


button the most up-to- date information on any financial matter can be had for the system is tuned into Prestel, one of the biggest data bases in the world.


Few other small


computers have as standard the autodial modem which makes this possible, or Wren’s unique colour display


monitor. Another attractive


feature is its cp/m operating system — which allows the Wren to accept softwear de­ signed for other compu­ ters.


There is also a word


processor which can be connected to a print unit, costing between £200 and £300, so that you can run off any number of flawlessly- typed business letters.


The Wren is a 64K


computer with two disc drives, each with a capacity of 800k — which means it is mighty powerful for its S1Z6*


BRENDA will be on band to help you choose from the latest computer games and accessories on the market


A full range of accessories


full range of accessories you will need to makeftdl use of your computer.


LEON provides an excel­ lent repair service and the


you can rely on the staff to carry out speedy repairs.


I f anything goes wrong,


find out more for yourself and broivse through the selection of computer manuals on sale. Leon will also help you choose the accessories best suited to your particxdar com­


Or you might like to


puter. In recent years compu­


ter technology has become increasingly sophisti­ cated, so a knowledgable and fr ien d ly face is ahvays appreciated, espe­ cially by those buying for the first time.


at Microcode to see one of the best selections of small computers and accessories in the area. They would be delight­ ed to advise you.


So why not drop in


latest research has pro­ duced is the computer di­ gitiser, a simple device which transfers on to the


An example of what the


display screen any pat­ tern you care to draxv on a special board. Several


models are available, in­ cluding the BBC version, selling at £80, and the Spectrum, for £55.


discs, print unit statio­ nery, cassettes, dxtst


Also on sale are floppy


covers, inter-connecting leads and print ribbons


from the most up-to-date technology and at the same time have experts explain how to operate it — a combination which gives Microcode Control a head start on competitors.


Customers can select M ---1----- i


For Advertising


Features of specialised interest


GOJ^ GRAHAM


ROBBINS


Tel. CLITHEROE 22323/24804


MICROCODE (CONTROL) LIMITED ST O P


CHILDREN’S Fur Lined Duffl Pure Wool Com Tractor Suits fr Dollar Stretch J Canvas Baggie Denim BaggTes


WRANGLERS, LE PEPE JEANS, WR


HEAVY COTTON D In NYL


Come along a # . * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


* * * * * * * * * * * * *


LATEST GAMES ALWAYS IN STOCK 40 WELL TERRACE, t, ” A ACCESSORIES AND BOOKS % Tel. 27890


OPEN 9-00 — 5-30 p.m. OPEN SIX DAYS


MON. — SAT. W. B.


61 Wl CLITHE OPEN 10 — 5 i


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26