How to use the online alarm clock
As you hand responsibility for the village flower show to the next helper, set the alarm for 5:59 pm so the changeover does not swallow the final check. That leaves a clear cue just before 6:00 pm, when keys, notes and any messages about entries can pass to the person taking over. Keep the handover brief enough that both of you hear what still needs attention.
Because the flower show handover depends on this reminder, leave the alarm page open and keep the phone or laptop awake until it rings. Closing the page or browser, or allowing the equipment to sleep, means the alarm will not sound and the incoming helper may miss the agreed changeover. Check that the volume is audible above conversations in the marquee, then keep the screen connected to power if its battery is running low.
Before the late-afternoon light starts fading around the showground, look at the route between the exhibition tent, storage area and car park. Switch on available lamps while there is still enough daylight to spot trailing cables, uneven grass or signs left in shadow. At 5:59 pm, place any handover notes where the next helper can read them without blocking a doorway, and keep a small torch beside the keys if packing continues after 6:00 pm.
Common questions
Do I need an account or an app?
Neither. Choose a time and a sound, press Start, and it runs in this browser tab. Nothing is downloaded, nothing is registered, and closing the page leaves nothing behind on the device.
Can I change the sound?
Yes, there is a short list of tones to pick from before you press Start. Softer sounds are easy to sleep through, so a firmer bell tends to be the safer choice for anything early in the morning.
Will it still be right when the clocks change?
Yes. It reads your device's local clock, so the move between GMT and BST at the end of March and October is picked up automatically, as long as the computer's date, time and time zone are set correctly.
Can I use this on a phone?
It works in a mobile browser, but phones lock the screen and suspend background tabs far more readily than a laptop does, which can stop the alarm sounding. For anything important, a desktop or a plugged-in laptop is the steadier option.
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