Let's get online in Get Online Week Ipswich 2018

It's Get Online Week in the week commencing 15^th October 2018. 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 (15^th October)

Free computer advice, lesson and technical support at AgeUK Ipswich

Date/Time: Monday 15 October, 10am - 12pm

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, lesson and technical 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

Monday (15^th October)

Internet Taster Computer Course at Ipswich County Library

Date/Time: Tuesday 15 October, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

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” computer 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 927 260.

All attendees are invited to join the follow up Internet fundamentals courses (4 weeks, 4 sessions) where you will learn about email, finding information online, Internet security & safety, social media and the Cloud.

More info: https://www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/events/ipswich-2018-10-19-internet-taster/

Friday (19^th October)

Internet Taster Computer Course at Ipswich County Library

Date/Time: Friday 19 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” computer 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 927 260.

All attendees are invited to join the follow up Internet fundamentals courses (4 weeks, 4 sessions) where you will learn about email, finding information online, Internet security & safety, social media and the Cloud.

More info: https://www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/events/ipswich-2018-10-19-internet-taster/

In addition

Monthly Digital Skills Workshop at Ipswich County Library

Date/Time: Thursday 1 November, 2pm - 3:30pm (First Thursday of every month)

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

For: All welcome. Up to 10 people per workshop. Please book in advance at the library information desk to avoid disappointment.

Cost: £2 per person per session

Volunteering Expert: Kennedy

Description:

The Ipswich County Library is launching a monthly digital skills workshop on the first Thursday of every month, starting from November 2018. Come and learn to use the Internet and your devices with a local computer expert and fellow attendees in a casual and friendly learning environment. A different theme every month covering a popular or hot topic. There will be a short informative talk at the beginning of each session followed by an expert led Q&A and workshop. Suitable for absolute beginners and intermediates. Teas and biscuits will be provided.

Internet and Computer Course at the Ipswich County Library

Due to popular demand, the Ipswich County Library is offering the well received computer course again this year. Two new topics social media and the cloud are added to the course. The course is offered in partnerhip with Lxpert. The courses will be held at Enterprise + Innovation Hub, 2^nd Floor, Ipswich County Library, Northgate St, Ipswich IP1 3DE. Spaces are limited. Please book your place at the library enquiry desk on the ground floor or call 01473 927 260.

Cost: £20 for the four sessions.

• Introduction to Email - Tuesday 30^th October (2pm to 4pm)
• Finding Information Online - Tuesday 6^th November (2pm to 4pm)
• Internet Security and Safety - Tuesday 12^th November (2pm to 4pm)
• Social Media and The Cloud - Tuesday 20^th November (2pm to 4pm)

 More information here: https://www.lxpert.com/showarticle/60/Internet-Courses-at-the-Ipswich-County-Library

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 Monday morning 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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