Let's get online at Get Online Week Ipswich 2017

It's Get Online Week in the week commencing 2^nd October 2017. There are thousands of events taking place in communities all across the country with volunteers showing you that getting the most out of the internet can be easy and fun. All you need to do is Try 1 Thing! Whether you’re brand-new to the internet, or you want a bit of help making more out of being online, Get Online Week is here to help you take the next step. We are proud to announce that Get Online Week is back in Ipswich. Our digital superheroes are busy setting up events to help people get online and use technology. Here is a list of events available around the area. So just #try1thing. Happy Get Online Week!

Monday (2^nd October)

Free computer advice and support at AgeUK Ipswich

Date/Time: Monday 2 October, 2pm - 4pm

Location: AgeUK Ipswich Help Centre, 41A Upper Brook St, City Centre, Ipswich IP4 1DU (opposite Sainsbury's)

For: AgeUK customers

Volunteering Expert: Kennedy

Description: AgeUK Suffolk and Lxpert are offering FREE computer advice and support to older people. Those browsing at the AgeUK shop in Ipswich Town Centre will have an opportunity to speak to one of Lxpert's volunteering local IT experts about any computer, Internet or technology-related issues they might have - from getting advice, through learning digital skills, to technical support. Please book your appointment at the shop or over the phone (01473 257 039). More on: Free Computer Advice page

Tuesday (3^rd October)

Internet Taster Course at Ipswich County Library

Date/Time: Tuesday 3 October, 2pm - 4pm

Location: Enterprise + Innovation Hub, 2^nd Floor, Ipswich County Library, Northgate St, Ipswich IP1 3DE

For: All welcome

Volunteering Expert: Kennedy

Description: Would you like to find out what the Internet is all about? Start your digital journey today by signing up for a free “Internet Taster” course at Ipswich Country Library and learn about the Internet and what it could do for you. It is a free, fun and interactive course to demystify the Internet. Suitable for absolute beginners and technophobes friendly. The course will be led by a friendly and professional computer trainer from Lxpert. Spaces are limited. Please book your place at the library enquiry desk on the ground floor or call 01473 263810.

All attendees are invited to join the follow up Internet fundamentals courses (3 weeks, 3 sessions) where you will learn about email, finding information online and Internet security & safety.

Thursday (5^th October)

Free computer advice and support at AgeUK Ipswich

Date/Time: Monday 2 October, 2pm - 4pm

Location: AgeUK Ipswich Help Centre, 41A Upper Brook St, City Centre, Ipswich IP4 1DU (opposite Sainsbury's)

For: AgeUK customers

Volunteering Expert: Kennedy

Description: AgeUK Suffolk and Lxpert are offering FREE computer advice and support to older people. Those browsing at the AgeUK shop in Ipswich Town Centre will have an opportunity to speak to one of Lxpert's volunteering local IT experts about any computer, Internet or technology-related issues they might have - from getting advice, through learning digital skills, to technical support. Please book your appointment at the shop or over the phone (01473 257 039). More on: Free Computer Advice page

Friday (6^th October)

Internet Taster Course at Ipswich County Library

Date/Time: Friday 6 October, 10am - 12pm

Location: Enterprise + Innovation Hub, 2^nd Floor, Ipswich County Library, Northgate St, Ipswich IP1 3DE

For: All welcome

Volunteering Expert: Kennedy

Description: Would you like to find out what the Internet is all about? Start your digital journey today by signing up for a free “Internet Taster” course at Ipswich Country Library and learn about the Internet and what it could do for you. It is a free, fun and interactive course to demystify the Internet. Suitable for absolute beginners and technophobes friendly. The course will be led by a friendly and professional computer trainer from Lxpert. Spaces are limited. Please book your place at the library enquiry desk on the ground floor or call 01473 263810.

All attendees are invited to join the follow up Internet fundamentals courses (3 weeks, 3 sessions) where you will learn about email, finding information online and Internet security & safety.

Oh no! I missed the Get Online Week!

Don't worry. Our free computer advice and support at AgeUK Ipswich will continue to run every Thursday afternoon as usual. Please find information about the free sessions here: Free Computer Advice page.

If you have any further questions or need some help with your computer, tablet, smartphone or the Internet, our friendly local experts are happy to provide you personal help at a convenient time and location to you (e.g. at the comfort of your own home). Find out more here.

Have a great Get Online Week!

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