Building digital confidence CONNECTING EVERYONE IN OUR BOROUGH
In Telford and Wrekin, digital innovation pays a key part in creating a better borough, but it also needs to be a digitally-inclusive borough for those who do not wish to or cannot access the digital world, and not exclude people without access or digital skills who might otherwise be left behind. That’s why Telford & Wrekin Council is now running free drop-in digital skills sessions around the borough every week, for people of all ages. These sessions are run by Digital Champion volunteers and can help with a wide range of digital challenges including online safety, using devices, sending email and keeping in touch with family and friends. There is also free wifi at public council buildings including libraries, community and leisure centres, and free-to-use computers at all of the borough’s libraries and some community centres too.
“Often the biggest barrier stopping people getting online is confidence, so the council runs free digital drop-in sessions every week, aimed at boosting skills and improving confidence. They’re open to all and there’s no need to book, just drop-in.”
There’s a whole range of support available to help people get online in Telford and Wrekin. For more information visit www.telford.gov.uk/TelfordOnline
Councillor Zona Hannington Telford & Wrekin Council Cabinet Member for Finance, Governance and Customer Services
As well as weekly drop-in sessions, Telford & Wrekin Council is also running two free six-week Get Connected courses for over 50s in partnership with Age UK. Courses are held in at Wellington Library and start later this month. Mondays – starts 27 January. Every Monday 2pm to 3.30pm Wednesdays – starts 29 January. Every Wednesday 10am to 11.30am To book on a course please call 01952 380000 or go to www.telford.gov.uk/GetConnected
Free digital skills drop-in sessions every week
6 week course for over 50s
Wednesdays 10am to 12noon Southwater Library, Telford Town Centre Thursdays 1.30pm to 3.30pm Wellington Library, Wellington
Sessions are open to all and there’s no need to book in advance. The council regularly reviews session locations to make sure they’re held where they’re needed and most popular.
To keep up to date with future locations, you can register your interest at www.telford.gov.uk/DigitalSkills
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