Coming into the Christmas break we are happy to announce the first of our 2023 schedule.

We return with two cohorts each at the Upper Norwood Library Hub, Anerley Town Hall and Thornton Heath Library.

All of our courses are 6 weeks long and are supported by our weekly drop-in sessions.

Connect Up

Develop the fundamentals skills needed to participate and communicate safely online.

Mondays 2pm-4pm at Thornton Heath Library from 9^th January

Wednesdays 2pm-4pm at Anerley Town Hall from the 11^th January

Managing My Computer

This course helps learners understand more about different types of files, how and where to store them as using free applications.

Wednesdays 10am-12pm at Upper Norwood Library Hub from the 11^th January

Getting more from Google

This course helps learners use and access the variety of different tools and apps by having a Google account.

Mondays 2pm-4pm at Thornton Heath Library from 27^th February

Wednesdays 2pm-4pm at Anerley Town Hall from the 1^st March

Laptop Self Care

Wednesdays 10am-12pm at Upper Norwood Library Hub from the 1^st March

This course helps learners use their laptop or computer better, update and manage it, install software and troubleshoot problems.

Our full schedule and information can be found here

If you are interested in joining one of our courses or just want some more information, contact us on 07523 646 277 or by email on info@clearcommunityweb.co.uk and we will get in touch to discuss if it is right for you.

We are really excited to invite Sharon Tynan from Age UK London to talk about the ‘Mind The Digital Gap’ campaign to our Digital Awareness For Older People class.

Tuesday 29th November 11.00am on Zoom

We will hear more about the campaign and how they are working with Croydon Council and other London Boroughs to provide a voice for older people in how digital services are currently working ang what provision needs improvement.

Key to this is championing the fact that not everyone is online, those that are are not always confident or comfortable and that online services are not always easy to use, navigate or work.

Come and join us on Zoom

Age UK London are campaigning for urgent action to address the profound challenges of digital exclusion impacting the daily lives of thousands of older Londoners. The gap between those with and without access to the internet is widening. Internet providers, the Mayor of London and Local Authorities all have crucial roles to play and action is needed more than ever. Accelerating access to digital skills training to increase confidence online would make the single biggest difference.

They are calling for:

• An age-friendly roll-out of the new digital skills entitlement.

• More social tariffs and genuinely affordable access to the internet for older Londoners on low incomes.

• Easier to understand broadband contracts.

• Boroughs to ensure equal access to information, support and services for older Londoners offline.

More Information

Digital Awareness for Older People is ClearCommunityWeb’s flagship online class helping local residents understand the basics of staying safe online , using different devices and the wider issues of digital access.

We meet every Tuesday at 11. We can provide training and assistance for any resident needing help and support to use Zoom.

More Information

Digital Awareness for Older People is our flagship class and is back each and every week on Zoom. 

We give group support to people wanting to develop their digital skills, feel safer online and have fun! 

We cover the essentials of using today’s technology, combining practical skills with fun. 

We share activities and demonstrations to help our students become more confident using the internet and their smartphones, tablets or computers. 

Absolute beginners are welcome and no question is too basic. 

Our hands-on approach gives the opportunity to try, make mistakes and learn as a group. 

The classes offer a forum to address concerns and common barriers people face using their devices. 

http://clearcommunityweb.co.uk/digital-awareness-for-older-people/  

After a break we will finally be returning to the Platform Café with our Community Tech Support service for local residents and carers in Loughborough Junction and Brixton.

The Platform Café is a little oasis, and works in partnership with the Loughborough Junction Action Group,  Loughborough Farm and the Grove Adventure Playground to provide community support and volunteers opportunities.

Recently refurbished, The Platform Café offers fantastic vegan & vegetarian food, guest chefs and is a haven for community groups.

We will be on hand to provide support and friendly advice for laptops, mobiles phones and tablets. It’s a calming space to quietly practice and we will be running a laptop loan project our there for local residents who need access to a device.

Finally, it will also be one of our Drop-in to Drop-off points where local residents can donate unwanted tech to be upcycled or recycled by our partners Community Tech Aid