There are regular digital skills sessions happening across Stockport.
If you know of a session not listed here, please get in touch with Clara, and we can add it to our weekly newsletter. Clara@startpoint.org.uk
We will also promote regular sessions on the DigiKnow helpline, it’s all about finding the right session for learners, so let us know about where you volunteer.
On Monday Rachael will be supporting the Oldham Drive estate at their weekly digital group. You are more than welcome to join us to shadow Scott between 9.45 and 10.45 on Mondays.
On Tuesday mornings, there are two digital sessions taking place at StartPoint community room, 10-11am and 11-12pm. Get in touch to find out more
On Tuesday afternoons, James, Chloe and a number of digital champions support almost 20 local people each week. These sessions are funded by Stockport Homes, and take place at York street community centre.
On Thursday we are at Cornerstone supporting to trouble shoot digital issues. Catch James, Clara and our digital champions when supporting learners with form filling, online job applications, or answering digital questions from learners at the ‘big table at the back’.
On Wednesday Join us in our new Lancashire Hill class, and enjoy ‘Tech and Toast’ with us in the community room. Two new classes, 10-11am and 11am-12pm. Come along with any tech questions and James and Clara will be on hand to help.
We have an online E-coffee morning. Open to learners who like the social side of digital, you are welcome to chat to our online volunteers to find out how we do online digital learning (and a lot of chatting)
On Friday James is on hand to support Digital champions at our coffee shop in Woodley, Get in touch if you would like support with your knotty digital questions, or to be put in touch with other Digital champions who may have solved the same issue. Scott is supporting learners 10-12 noon, with an opportunity to chat to other champions over coffee from 12 – 12.30pm
Offerton Community Digital sessions
Tuesdays 10.15 – 11.15
Offerton Community Centre (main hall), Mallowdale Road, Offerton, SK2 5NX
Looking to get online? Want to learn how to use a tablet device and the internet? We'll help you get online, use the internet, email and stay safe online. Join other learners at our friendly session every Tuesday. The first session is free. After this, each session is £2.
Tech club at Walthew House.
Walthew House, 112 Shaw Heath, Stockport, SK2 6QShttps://walthewhouse.org.uk/ Second Thursday of every month.
Walthew house offer support to help you if you are Deaf, Blind, or have hearing and/or sight loss. Walthew House will help you to make the most of your assistive technology, with advice on setting up equipment properly, help from volunteers and advice from others in the same situation.
For more information call George on 0161 480 2612 or email opsassistant@walthewhouse.org.uk
TPA drop in for the Deaf community
The Prevention alliance run a drop in for Deaf Stockport residents. This session includes help to use your tech and feel more confident online. If you Text to Ollie on 07539 468560 to book an appointment.
Wednesdays from 9:30am to 3:30pm at 45 St Petersgate, Stockport, SK1 1DH. Signers are available to help answer your queries. Please book in advance.
Stockport libraries sessions to help people get online
Five Stockport libraries are running special sessions for help getting online and with general PC use.
Hazel Grove, Edgeley and Great Moor libraries hold sessions on Mondays, Cheadle and Marple library on Tuesdays, and Bredbury library on Wednesdays and Fridays. For full details, see the Stockport council digital Events calendar.
When libraries are not staffed, you may still be able to go in and use PC’s as part of the ‘Open plus’ scheme. For further information about Open Plus please see www.stockport.gov.uk/news/use-stockport-libraries-open-plus
Age UK digital drop ins at Brinnington Library
Age UK’s digital drop in’s are back!
First House, 367 Brinnington Road, SK5 8EN
For more information please contact:
Info@ageukstockport.org.uk or phone 0161 480 1211
Drop in for digital support on:
University of the Third Age Digital skills sessions
U3A are a long established, volunteer led organisation for retired people. Their members teach other participants new skills, from book clubs and family history to playing Bridge or line dancing – depending on who has which skills locally.
Stockport U3A run two tech sessions for their members.
Members pay a yearly fee to join, after which you can access their courses and activities. To join, arrange to go to a open meeting before you join or find out more, see their website: https://u3asites.org.uk/stockport/home
Tech sessions are the first and second Thursdays of the month:
https://u3asites.org.uk/stockport/groups
Free Beginners’ Coding Course for Stockport Residents run by MadLab
Are you aged 18 –30? MadLab is running a FREE 5-week beginners’ coding course this spring, starting on 29th March.
Go from “no previous experience” to creating your first interactive website.
This course is both in-person and online.
In-person sessions run on Wednesdays at Stockport Museum, 10am until 2pm. Free lunch included. The venue is fully accessible.
Online sessions will take place on Thursdays. Choose one session, either 10am - 12pm, or 6pm - 8pm.
Learners will:
Build up a solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Develop an understanding of how websites are made
Receive real-world careers advice
Build industry-relevant experience with common workplace tools
Receive a Certificate of Completion and a Training Reference
Additional financial support is available on a case-by-case basis to support learners to cover (for example) travel costs, childcare support, and access to a laptop.
For more information, please get in touch with team@clickmcr.com or Claire on 07874 040940.
To apply, please visit https://madlab.org.uk/intro-to-web-development-2023. Places are limited, so please apply early.
Applications close at 12pm on Monday 20th March.