Another Radio Spot...

Tune in to Bristol Community FM on Friday morning to hear Lizzie Woodall talking about her work on NBAC's Community Support at Home project, Connect <> Lockleaze and other exciting initiatives in the local area.

She has been invited to talk on the Silver Sound program between 11am and midday. Although this show is aimed at the over 60's, Connect <> Lockleaze is open to everyone in the North Bristol area.

So, listen to her on BCfm at 93.2FM on your radio or , if you miss it you can listen again online at http://bcfm.org.uk/2013/02/08/10/silversound-19/26884

Connecting to the Silver Screen

The beauty of Connect <> Lockleaze is how it can add to other activities already being run within the community.

For example, the Community Support at Home team at North Bristol Advice Centre organise monthly ‘Tea and Talk’ sessions to encourage elderly, often isolated, members of the community to get together.

Today’s ‘Tea and Talk’ was held in the Langley Centre which meant they were able to use the Connect <> Lockleaze computers to view film clips and look up movie trivia – all part of their discussions about films and what films they would like Alex Wood, our NHS Health Development Worker, to show at her monthly film club.

Outset Workshops prove very popular

We are delighted to report that we have had a great response to the Outset Bristol workshops, which is fantastic. Connect <> Lockleaze have worked hard to promote them and the Outset team have flyered approx 2,800 homes within the ward and it's starting to pay off...

The current programme of Friday 'Intro To Enterprise' workshops at the Cameron Centre are full.

9 people are booked on to the Stress Management workshop at the Langley Centre this week – 3 places left.

The Confidence Building workshop at the Langley Centre next week is more than full (!) with 13 people booked on.

The weekly drop-in's at NBAC and Boing! have been quiet (as expected) but Lydia has met one very entrepreneurial lady and she is now meeting her on a 1:1 basis to help take her business ideas forward.

More workshops are planned for February and we will be announcing the dates soon - watch this space...

Government service standard for digital services

Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude, speaking at the government’s Sprint 13 conference today, reiterated that a service standard for digital services will be published by the Cabinet Office by April 2013.

He assured the audience that “this does not mean we will neglect the people who do not have online access – every single government service will still be available to everyone through our assisted digital programme, which will ensure no one is left behind.”

Visit the Cabinet Office website for more information.

Could you be the Age UK Internet Champion of the Year 2013?

Age UK is running the Internet Champion of the Year competition for the fourth year running and this year the theme is ‘Why I love my life online’.

Have you attended any of our Connect <> Lockleaze IT training? Have you experienced a positive life change as a result of learning to use the internet? Are you are aged 55 or over?

Yes!

Well, why not visit the Age UK website for more information, competition rules and online nomination form. The competition closes on Monday 10 January 2013.

If you win you will be inspiring others to experience the wonders of the web for the first time, as well as enjoying a host of other exclusive prizes.

Good Luck.

Appreciating our Student Support

Connect <> Lockleaze is working closely with student volunteers from University of West of England (UWE).

They tell us that they are interested in volunteering opportunities for a number of reasons: useful experience to add to their cvs, an opportunity to be involved with their local community, to have fun and, last but not least, to help others.

Our volunteers chose Connect <> Lockleaze because they are IT literate, enjoy using the internet and, having spent a lot of time online, were confident they had the skills required to help someone less confident than themselves when using modern technology!

So far, students have helped out open access sessions on a Friday at Boing! as well as 1-2-1 sessions on a Wednesday at the Langley Centre.



Ben, one of our student volunteers, helping Ron and Robert improve their IT skills.



A variety of people have turned up or booked in for these sessions, all with their own individual questions and queries – some have been easily solvable, others less straightforward but all have been worked through successfully!

For example, we have helped people pay bills, order groceries, watch video clips, edit pictures, and navigate social media sites.



Anna and James enjoyed working together regularly over a 6-week period.



  

The students tell us that they have enjoyed the sessions and have left feeling like they’ve accomplished something!

Follow their excellent example - volunteer with Connect <> Lockleaze because as well as helping people gain confidence when using modern equipment, it is a beneficial process to all involved and is definitely enjoyable!

Email connectlockleaze@gmail.com now to get involved.

Learning through a lens

If you are currently attending the Connect <> Lockleaze / Learning Communities Digital Photography course at the Cameron Centre, why don’t you put what you are learning into practice… enter the Adult Learners’ Week photo competition.

They are looking for photos that reflect the many different types of learning available, from learning for work, family and community, to learning through sports, technology or arts, craft and culture. Your photos could inspire others to give learning a go.

Winners will be announced during Adult Learners’ Week in May 2013. The top three photos will win photographic vouchers worth £200, £100 or £50 and will be exhibited at photographic gallery for one week, as well as featured on the Adult Learners’ Week website.

As your photograph may be used for publicity purposes please ensure that you have consent from anyone being photographed and complete the Permission Form.

Submit your entries with an accompanying Permission form by email to alwcomp@niace.org.uk by Thursday 21 February 2013

Note: This competition is open to participants in England only. Terms and conditions apply.