Making it easier to get online
Date Released - 18/10/2022
From 17 – 23 October, it’s Get Online Week, which means there are plenty of opportunities for residents to get involved with lots of great events to help make the most of the internet and find ways to boost their digital skills.
Tameside Libraries are running a series of free events at Ashton Library where residents, can drop in to try one thing. With a chance to try anything from learning how to use a new device, to playing an online game, using a banking app or getting help to find a job or complete an application. The events are informal and aim to offer a fun way to test out tech and devices and try out something new whether you are a complete novice or just want a quick course to build your confidence.
There are also lots of other ways that individuals, community groups and businesses can support Get Online Week by donating devices and unused technology, getting involved in National Databanks or just volunteering their time and knowledge to help other people to develop their online skills.
Tameside Libraries will be running the following activities from Monday 17 October at Ashton Library;
Monday 17 October
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Games Table for Adults 9am - 12noon From gentle jigsaw puzzles to virtual air hockey or the electronic piano there’s something for all interests and abilities to have fun with.
Tuesday 18 October
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Get Started With Learn My Way 11am - 12noon
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Make Reading Accessible 2 - 3.30pm For people who are blind, have sight loss a hearing impairment or anything that stops them from using standard print.
Wednesday 19 October
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Get Started With Online Job Searching- 11am-12noon
Thursday 20 October
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Device Advice Clinic with Virgin O2 Media Business- 12.30-4.30pm
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Get Started With Idea 3.30-4.30pm
There will also be a young person’s drop session on Wednesday 19 October from 1pm-4pm at the People Place in Tameside One, where digital support will available as well as online resources for young people.
Councillor Sangita Patel, Tameside Council Assistant Executive Member Culture, Heritage & Digital Inclusivity said:
“These free sessions provide a fantastic opportunity for residents who aren’t confident online to give something new a try and develop skills or use new devices so they can stay connected with people and businesses which could benefit them day to day.”
For more information on Get Online Week events please contact Tameside Libraries by emailing information.direct@tameside.gov.uk or calling 0161 342 2031.
There are also lots of other ways that individuals, community groups and businesses can support Get Online Week by donating devices and unused technology, getting involved in National Databanks or just volunteering their time and knowledge to help other people to develop their online skills.
Find out more about how you could get involved at www.tameside.gov.uk/getonlineweek.