Big Tent User's Guide
Whether you are new to Bigtent or need a refresher on how Bigtent works, please have a look through this helpful index of resources to learn how to post a forum topic, place a classified ad, write a review, and manage your email settings.
Instructional Video
Please copy & paste this link into your browser: View this BigTent Quick Tour Video(approx. 4 minutes). The video explains how to use many of Bigtent's features.
Useful Tips to Get Started
Sign In
To access FAN's Bigtent group, you'll need to go to www.bigtent.com or www.fanwinchester.org and sign in with your email address and the password you chose when you signed up.
General Navigation
When you sign in to BigTent, you'll see a link for "my bigtent." Click here to update your information in the settings area (including updating your email settings) or to view your profile. To access your groups, click on the "my groups" link and select FAN of Winchester. Once in the group, you'll see tabs for all the different features.
Participate in Group Forum Discussions
Most forum activity is in the "General Discussion" forum.
Check the "Forum Guidelines & Bigtent FAQs" forum for posts on how to use Bigtent. Please use the "Member Only Discount" forum to review local deals exclusively for FAN members. Start a forum discussion by clicking "Start a topic" on the forums page.
Watch Bigtent's video and guide to learn how to post forum topics via email and receive emailed notifications of forum activity.
Read Up on Group News
Check for any news announcements from FAN, such as newsletters and updates, in the News tab.
Keep Up with Group Events
Explore upcoming events by going to the "my calendar" page or to the Events tab. Learn more about the Calendar. Learn more about Events.
Find Other Group Members
Find other FAN members on the Members tab.
Learn more about the Member List
Download Files
Click the Files tab to download documents, spreadsheets, and other files posted. Learn More.
Share Reviews of Products and Services
Click the Reviews tab to browse for products and local services reviewed by fellow FAN members. Learn more. Add your own review for a business or service.
Buy and Sell Using the Classifieds
Have something to sell or want to buy an item? Post your listing on the Add a Listing page in the Classifieds tab. Learn How. Learn more about classifieds.
Join Subgroups
FAN has subgroups for every FAN committee, Around Town Events,various playgroups, and more. View the Subgroups tab to learn more and join a subgroup. Learn about subgroups.
Get Help with Additional Questions
Click "help" on any BigTent page. Search through the FAQs to find answers to your questions.