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Digital skills
From job searches to benefit claims; from shopping and banking to finding information and staying in touch; today, most of what we do - at work and at home - is done online and the Torus Foundation team are here to make sure that you don't miss out.
- 1. Get Online
- Getting to grips with a computer, laptop and mouse
- Using the internet, online forms and email
- Online safety
- Job hunting online
- Tuesdays, 10am-12 noon: Longford Cafe, 86 Sandy Lane, Longford, WA2 9HU
- Wednesdays, 10am-12noon: Whitecross Community Centre, Lexden Street, WA5 1PT
- Thursdays, 1-3pm: The Gateway, Sankey Street, Warrington (town centre), WA1 1SR
- 2. Other local IT courses
- Every Tuesday, 10am-12n, Longford Cafe, 86 Sandy Lane, Longford, WA2 9HU
- Every Thursday, 1-3pm, The Gateway, Sankey Street, Warrington (town centre), WA1 1SR
- Internet and Email
- Getting to Know Your Tablet
- Computers for the Terrified
- Everyday IT
- Foundation IT Skills for Job Seekers.
- Every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - 10am - 12noon
- Every Tuesday evening 7-9pm. Call them direct for more information.
- Mondays 9am - 12noon
- Wednesdays 10am -12noon
- Thursdays 9am - 12noon
- Wednesdays 1-3pm
- Every Thursday, 10am-12noon
- Birchwood Library, Brock Road 01925 827491
- Blackbrook & Westy Children’s Centre, Tinsley Street 01925 570870
- Burtonwood Library, Chapel Lane 01925 226563
- Central Library, Museum Street 01925 442889
- Culcheth Library, Warrington Road 01925 763293
- Grappenhall Library, Victoria Ave, 01925 268077 / 07543-407885
- Lymm Library, Davies Way 01925 754367
- Orford Park Library, Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub 01925 572504
- Padgate Library, Lysander High School 01925 818096
- Penketh Library, Honiton Way 01925 723730
- Stockton Heath Library, Alexandra Park 01925 261148
- Westbrook Library, Westbrook Crescent 01925 416561
- Woolston Library, Woolston Neighbourhood Hub, Hall Road 01925 813939
- Warrington Central Library, Musuem Street 01925 442889
- Orford Park Library - Mondays, 12noon - 2pm
- Culcheth Library - Mondays, 2-4pm
- Lymm Libraray - Tuesdays, 10am-12noon
Digital skills are essential for most things these days. Whether you're looking for a job or making a benefit claim, more and more of it needs to be done online. That’s why it’s important to be able to do the basics. It’s also why we’re here to help with: Visit the Torus Foundation website to find out more about digital opportunities available to you.
We offer digital support at weekly drop in sessions on:
Longford Cafe, 86 Sandy Lane, Longford, WA2 9HU Whitecross Community Centre, Lexden Street The Gateway, Sankey Street, Warrington (town centre), WA1 1SRTuesdays, 10am-12 noon
Wednesdays, 10am-12noon
Thursdays, 1-3pm
Computer Courses and Drop in Sessions in Warrington
Information is provided by third parties. The courses are listed by venue. If you'd like to add a course to this page email communciations@torus.co.uk.
Please always call to confirm details direct with the venue or provider as they are subject to change.
| Provider | Dates / Times |
| GGHT Digital Job Club & IT Drop In Free weekly basic IT sessions. Help to build your confidence, skills and get support to get online and use a computer, laptop or tablet. Including support to job search online and maintain your claimant commitment. |
|
| (Warrington & Vale Royal College - formerly Warrington Collegiate) Museum Street Campus Museum Street, Town Centre 6 Week courses The college runs a variety of Basic IT courses. |
Currently no dates available - check out the college's website for more information. For more details please contact Warrington Collegiate's enrolment hotline 01925 494400 or click on the individual courses. Courses are free if you are in receipt of income based benefits (T&Cs apply). |
| Warrington Disability Partnership (WDP)
Centre for Independent Living, Evelyn Street WA5 1BA The WDP have a wide range of IT and computer courses on offer - these include;Specialist software aims to make this facility accessible for all with adapted keyboards, mice and fully height adjustable desks to accommodate individual needs. Courses are £4.00 per hour unless you are in receipt of any income-based benefit (including unwaged dependents and asylum seekers in receipt of the equivalent of an income-based benefit and their dependents), have a learning disability/difficulty or have a recognised mental health condition. |
Everyone welcome. They can also offer one to one classes for the Visually Impaired. For more information and to book contact Nick Vaughan on 01925 240064, or check out the WDP website. |
| UK Online Centres: Warrington Venues 0800 77 1234 |
There are number of UK Online Centres in Warrington - find them here or call 0800 77 1234 |
| Fairfield & Howley Community Hub, Fairfield Street 01925 418633 |
Computer Buddies IT Drop in sessions - free computer advice and help:
|
| Latchford Community Hub, St Margaret's Community Centre, Lindley Avenue, Westy 01925 658171 |
Latchford Computer Club:
|
| Fearnhead Community Centre Insall Road, Padgate, WA2 0HD 01925 827195 |
Call the venue direct for information or contact the Community Centres Team on 01925 638836 to find out information on sessions. |
| Penketh Oaks, Stocks Lane, Penketh 01925 486955. Contact the Oaks Centre or oaksmentors@yahoo.co.uk or centremanager@the-oaks.org.uk Find out more on the St Pauls/Oaks website. |
Computer drop in sessions:
Basic IT Course: Contact the venue direct to confirm (as sessions can book up quickly) and for more information. Costs do apply. Courses: Warrington Collegiate runs computer 5 weekly courses on Tuesdays at the Centre, as well as digital photography basic next steps. Contact the College: 01925 494494. |
| St Werburgh's Community Hub, Boswell Avenue, Warrington, WA4 6DQ |
IT Drop In Sessions - drop in for help with using a computer, tablet or mobile device and with help and support getting online:
|
| Longford Neighbourhood Services Centre, 86 Sandy Lane, Longford 01925 414631 |
Call the venue direct for more information. |
| Bewsey IT Suite Bewsey Community Park Centre, Troutbeck Avenue, Bewsey |
Drop in at the venue for more information.
|
| Orford Community Hub, Festival Avenue 01925 241360. |
Free Computer Drop-In for Beginners: Every Wednesday, 10am-12noon (starting 24 January 2018). For more information or call Lynn on 01925 241360. |
| Whitecross Community Centre, Lexden Street, Whitecross, WA5 1PT 01925 638868 / 01925 443098 WBC’s Neighbourhood team are running a free digital drop-in sessions. Sessions are aimed at beginners who will have the opportunity to get help and learn about using a range of digital devices, including, PCs, laptops, tablets, and phones. You are welcome to bring your own devices, or can simply use the onsite computers. If there is anything else that is not listed that you would like help with please let us know or come along with your queries. The team are here to help anyone in the community who wants to get to grips with new technology but is finding it all a little overwhelming. For more information, or to book a place on any of the training sessions contact Pauline on 01925 443 098. |
Call the venue direct for more information. |
| Radley Common Community Centre, Grasmere Avenue | Computer Drop in Sessions: Every Monday, 12-3pm Basic IT Workshops - no dates at the moment - contact WBC Neighbourhoods direct). The workshops aims to give computer novices the chance to develop a range of I.T. skills. The sessions are aimed at making life easier for anyone in the community who wants to get to grips with new technology but is finding it all a little overwhelming. For more information or to book a place contact Elaine (WBC Neighbourhood Team) on 01925 442565. |
| Nora Street Community House, 15-17 Nora Street, Howley. 01925 656968 |
Call the venue direct for information. |
| The Gateway Centre, Sankey Street, Town Centre 01925 246800 |
Call the venue direct for more information. |
| Your local library:
|
Computer Helpdesks:
Or check out the LiveWire/Libraries website. |
Digital skills are essential for most things these days. Whether you're looking for a job or making a benefit claim, more and more of it needs to be done online. That’s why it’s important to be able to do the basics. It’s also why we’re here to help with: Visit the Torus Foundation website to find out more about digital opportunities available to you.
We offer digital support at weekly drop in sessions on:
Longford Cafe, 86 Sandy Lane, Longford, WA2 9HU Whitecross Community Centre, Lexden Street The Gateway, Sankey Street, Warrington (town centre), WA1 1SRTuesdays, 10am-12 noon
Wednesdays, 10am-12noon
Thursdays, 1-3pm
Computer Courses and Drop in Sessions in Warrington
Information is provided by third parties. The courses are listed by venue. If you'd like to add a course to this page email communciations@torus.co.uk.
Please always call to confirm details direct with the venue or provider as they are subject to change.
| Provider | Dates / Times |
| GGHT Digital Job Club & IT Drop In Free weekly basic IT sessions. Help to build your confidence, skills and get support to get online and use a computer, laptop or tablet. Including support to job search online and maintain your claimant commitment. |
|
| (Warrington & Vale Royal College - formerly Warrington Collegiate) Museum Street Campus Museum Street, Town Centre 6 Week courses The college runs a variety of Basic IT courses. |
Currently no dates available - check out the college's website for more information. For more details please contact Warrington Collegiate's enrolment hotline 01925 494400 or click on the individual courses. Courses are free if you are in receipt of income based benefits (T&Cs apply). |
| Warrington Disability Partnership (WDP)
Centre for Independent Living, Evelyn Street WA5 1BA The WDP have a wide range of IT and computer courses on offer - these include;
Specialist software aims to make this facility accessible for all with adapted keyboards, mice and fully height adjustable desks to accommodate individual needs. Courses are £4.00 per hour unless you are in receipt of any income-based benefit (including unwaged dependents and asylum seekers in receipt of the equivalent of an income-based benefit and their dependents), have a learning disability/difficulty or have a recognised mental health condition. |
Everyone welcome. They can also offer one to one classes for the Visually Impaired. For more information and to book contact Nick Vaughan on 01925 240064, or check out the WDP website. |
| UK Online Centres: Warrington Venues 0800 77 1234 |
There are number of UK Online Centres in Warrington - find them here or call 0800 77 1234 |
| Fairfield & Howley Community Hub, Fairfield Street 01925 418633 |
Computer Buddies IT Drop in sessions - free computer advice and help:
|
| Latchford Community Hub, St Margaret's Community Centre, Lindley Avenue, Westy 01925 658171 |
Latchford Computer Club:
|
| Fearnhead Community Centre Insall Road, Padgate, WA2 0HD 01925 827195 |
Call the venue direct for information or contact the Community Centres Team on 01925 638836 to find out information on sessions. |
| Penketh Oaks, Stocks Lane, Penketh 01925 486955. Contact the Oaks Centre or oaksmentors@yahoo.co.uk or centremanager@the-oaks.org.uk Find out more on the St Pauls/Oaks website. |
Computer drop in sessions:
Basic IT Course:
Contact the venue direct to confirm (as sessions can book up quickly) and for more information. Costs do apply. Courses: Warrington Collegiate runs computer 5 weekly courses on Tuesdays at the Centre, as well as digital photography basic next steps. Contact the College: 01925 494494. |
| St Werburgh's Community Hub, Boswell Avenue, Warrington, WA4 6DQ |
IT Drop In Sessions - drop in for help with using a computer, tablet or mobile device and with help and support getting online:
|
| Longford Neighbourhood Services Centre, 86 Sandy Lane, Longford 01925 414631 |
Call the venue direct for more information. |
| Bewsey IT Suite Bewsey Community Park Centre, Troutbeck Avenue, Bewsey |
Drop in at the venue for more information.
|
| Orford Community Hub, Festival Avenue 01925 241360. |
Free Computer Drop-In for Beginners: Every Wednesday, 10am-12noon (starting 24 January 2018). For more information or call Lynn on 01925 241360. |
| Whitecross Community Centre, Lexden Street, Whitecross, WA5 1PT 01925 638868 / 01925 443098 WBC’s Neighbourhood team are running a free digital drop-in sessions. Sessions are aimed at beginners who will have the opportunity to get help and learn about using a range of digital devices, including, PCs, laptops, tablets, and phones. You are welcome to bring your own devices, or can simply use the onsite computers. If there is anything else that is not listed that you would like help with please let us know or come along with your queries. The team are here to help anyone in the community who wants to get to grips with new technology but is finding it all a little overwhelming. For more information, or to book a place on any of the training sessions contact Pauline on 01925 443 098. |
Call the venue direct for more information. |
| Radley Common Community Centre, Grasmere Avenue | Computer Drop in Sessions: Every Monday, 12-3pm Basic IT Workshops - no dates at the moment - contact WBC Neighbourhoods direct). The workshops aims to give computer novices the chance to develop a range of I.T. skills. The sessions are aimed at making life easier for anyone in the community who wants to get to grips with new technology but is finding it all a little overwhelming. For more information or to book a place contact Elaine (WBC Neighbourhood Team) on 01925 442565. |
| Nora Street Community House, 15-17 Nora Street, Howley. 01925 656968 |
Call the venue direct for information. |
| The Gateway Centre, Sankey Street, Town Centre 01925 246800 |
Call the venue direct for more information. |
Your local library:
|
Computer Helpdesks:
Or check out the LiveWire/Libraries website. |