Feeling left out in this digital age? Or know someone who could do with some help and encouragement to get on line?
There are many training sessions taking place across Wealden and Eastbourne which offer a relaxed, friendly environment to learn about using internet and gain confidence. It’s also fun.
If you know someone who is missing out, please pass on this information about organisations who are providing online training:
ACRES 01825 761820
(Adult College for Rural East Sussex), Various locations
Age Concern Eastbourne, 01323 638474
Age UK, 0800 1656969
Barclays Bank Digital Eagles 07568 608 574
Eastbourne
Coffee Pot Computing, St John’s Parish Hall
Online learning centre, Meads, Eastbourne.
Fridays: 09.30am -11.30am.
Coffee cake and computers, Alternate Thursdays 1.30-3.30pm
Elim Family Church, Eastbourne
East Sussex Association for the Blind 01323 832252
Introduction to computers
Online training planned for New Year
East Sussex Disability Association 01323 514531
Tuesdays & Thursday 2pm-4pm
The Karten Centre
1 Faraday Close, Eastbourne
Sound Architect 07592 021590
Project to help older people with new technology
Street Learning Programme 01323 436436
Beginners and Intermediate courses Info available at WDC offices
Swift Training Project 01273 337377 or
Digital skills for women in business 07592 021590
East Sussex Library Service Visit your local library to find out more
Most libraries across East Sussex have computer buddies and organise one to onesupport for people to gain computer skills.
WiFi hotspots are now available at many locations across Wealden including the Freedom Leisure Centres at Hailsham, Uckfield and Crowborough, Costa Coffee in the High Streets in Hailsham and Uckfield, Wealden District Council offices, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, and East Sussex libraries.
More information about Get On Line Week 2014(external link)
