Get Online Week 15 to 21 October 2018
Fantastic FREE events are taking place across Herefordshire during Get Online Week To help you or someone you know get started with computers and the internet or learn more about what you can do online.
FREE beginner’s computer workshops at Hereford, Kington, Ledbury, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye Libraries.
No experience preferred.
How to use your Smartphone- at Hereford Library
Monday 15th October, 11am to 1pm
Learn the basics of how to use your smartphone, from apps, picking up emails, using the internet and connecting to the Library Wi-Fi. Bring your own smartphone. Book at Hereford Library or phone 01432 383600
Introduction to the Internet- at Kington Library
Tuesday 16th October, 10am to 12pm
Learn how to search the internet safely and effectively. Our tutor will also take you through accessing our services online. Laptops will be provided.
Book at Kington Library or phone 01432 260600
Introduction to Emails – at Ledbury Library
Tuesday 16th October, 4pm to 6pm
Learn how to set-up an email account, send and receive emails and attachments. Laptops will be provided.
Book at Ledbury Library or phone 01432 383499
How to use your Tablet Computer – at Leominster Library
Thursday 18th October, 10am to 12pm
Tablet basics, including learning about apps, picking-up emails, using the internet and how to connect to free Wi-Fi at the Library. Bring your own tablet.
Book at Leominster Library or phone 01432 383290
Introduction to Emails – at Ross-on-Wye Library
Tuesday 23rd October . 5pm to 7pm
Learn how to set-up an email account, send and receive emails and attachments. Laptops will be provided.
Book at Ross-on-Wye Library or phone 01432 383280
These FREE library workshops are provided by Fastershire – the partnership between Herefordshire Council and Gloucestershire County Council to bring faster broadband to the two counties. www.fastershire.com
The Kindle Centre, next to ASDA Supermarket,
Belmont Road, Hereford HR2 7JE
FREE Introduction to the Internet 5-week course
How to send email, search for information and shop or pay bills online
10am to 12pm Fridays starting 19 October
Book at the Kindle Centre or call 01432 278 070
This course is provided by Fastershire.
Other organisations are providing workshops and support during Get Online Week and throughout the year, including:-
Drop-In Computer Club – The HOPE Centre, Bromyard
Bring your own laptop or tablet for assistance from HOPE Centre volunteers.
10am to 12pm Wednesday 17 October
No booking required. The HOPE Centre is at Hereford Road, Bromyard HR7 4QU
The Skills Mill, Bridge Street, Hereford
FREE Computer Taster Sessions and Advice
9am to 4pm Monday 15 to Friday 19 October
The Skills Mill’s IT suite is at 2 Bridge Street, Hereford HR4 9DF. No booking required. For further information 01432 266 235.
The Skills Mill regularly offers IT and computer training for beginners.
Age UK in Ross-on-Wye
Drop-in Taster Sessions
10am to 11am Thursday 19 October
at Small-brook Gardens Community Room, Small-brook Gardens Road, Ross-on-Wye HR9 7DW
If you are new to computers or want to learn more, get help at these sessions held every Thursday, £2 per session.
To find out more or to book 4 free weekly sessions at the Wednesday ‘Just For You’ Computer Café for beginners contact 01989 567165