This was due to upgrading the front page area which has caused a lot of issues in the past with cyber attacks / down time and whilst the forum has been updated recently, the front pages had fallen behind.
We have also changed our host and I'm sure you'll agree the speeds have further improved, as has our ability to contact and discuss items day to day with our provider.
We will shortly be using the main "civictype-r.co.uk" heading at top of forum page to take you to the new front page from here, however meantime go and have a look and see what you think!
http://www.civictype-r.co.uk
Opinions welcome. (final last words)