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THE DISC DRIVE

CLUB PROFILE

MAGAZINE:The Disc Drive
PUBLISHER:The South Essex PCW Club
ORIGIN:Basildon, Essex (United Kingdom)
FREQUENCY:Monthly
ISSUES:>90 documented issues
STATUS:Historical / Inactive
SHORT COMMENTARY: One of the most prolific and organized user club publications. It acted as a hub for the Essex community, providing not only news but also a physical support network with monthly meetings at the Basildon Centre.
A> HISTORY AND ORGANIZATION

The South Essex PCW Club was an exceptionally active user group operating from the Basildon Centre (St. Martins Square, Basildon). Its monthly newsletter, The Disc Drive, began publication in the late 1980s and remained active well into the 2000s (club activity records exist at least until 2001).

Unlike other groups, South Essex stood out for its formal structure, holding **Annual General Meetings (AGM)** and maintaining a treasury for the collective purchase of supplies, such as inked ribbons for the PCW8000 series dot-matrix printers.

B> CLUB SERVICES
The Disc Drive (Newsletter) Monthly bulletin featuring LocoScript guides, CP/M tips, and member correspondence. Monthly Meetings Face-to-face meetings held on the first Thursday of every month in Basildon. Consumables Service Supply management (ribbons, 3" discs) for club members.