Drop-ins, workshops & courses
Age UK Isle of Wight
(01983) 525282 or Visit www.ageukiw.org.uk
Local Island charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. Equipment loans for tablets and Fitbits, step-by-step guides, community drop in sessions, digital workshops and one to one volunteer support.
* FREE
Independent Arts
(01983) 822437 or visit www.independentarts.org.uk
Local Island charity that offers a range of creative activities for all ages to tackle loneliness, anxiety/other mental health issues and to encourage new interests and learning. Digital inclusion support for PC's, Tablets, Mobile Phones. They offer a tablet loan scheme subject to availability, step-by-step guides and one to one support from their Creative Hub on Newport High Street.
* FREE
Aspire Ryde
(01983) 716020 or visit aspireryde.org.uk/
A community hub providing services throughout the week in a redundant church building which now buzzes with activity. IT drop-in workshops run on Tuesday mornings covering employability skills plus basic IT skills. Help with any IT skills, emails for employment, or advice with qualifications or job-seekers applications feel free to pop in.
* FREE
Isle of Wight Council Adult Community Learning
(01983) 817280 or visit www.iow.gov.uk/ACLcourses
Adult Community Learning offers learning opportunities for adults who live on the Isle of Wight and are aged 19 upwards. Our wide range of courses can help you get new skills and re-connect with learning. Courses can help you follow an interest, grow in confidence, achieve a qualification, or prepare for employment.
A wide range of free digital courses are available helping inexperienced computer and technology users to learn in a supportive environment. There are opportunities to gain qualifications at entry level, level 1 and level 2
To find out more about our latest workshops and courses visit our website.
* FREE
Isle of Wight Library Service
(01983) 823824 or visit www.iow.gov.uk/thelibrary
The Library Service has branches in Cowes, Freshwater, Newport, Ryde, Sandown and Ventnor. All of these libraries offer free wifi and public computers, while library membership also gives you access to a wide range of free online resources, such as e-books and magazines. Welcoming and knowledgeable staff offering one to one support sessions.
* FREE