06 Jun Qube Digital Skills Programme helps Tony get online
Qube’s Digital Skills Programme, led by Bee Morris, has assisted dozens of local people to boost their online confidence. The programme, funded by Shropshire council, has been key to those left in a conundrum by digital technology and need some support in bringing them up to speed with the advances in digital technology.
Tony Sydenham is just one of Bee’s learners who has completed his digital classes, he says; “When I read about this offer of free digital help at Qube, I jumped at the chance. I was not happy using the internet, and my lack of knowledge restricted me. Qube is such a wonderful place with a lovely, friendly atmosphere. I felt at home from the start, and Bee is a wonderful teacher with so much patience and kindness. Thanks to this free service, I’m going online every day. I can email, shop and bank digitally, pay my bills and even play retro online games, which is great fun. It’s taught me it’s never too late to learn. More people need to know about the online world and how it can make your life easier. For me, improving my digital skills has been a very uplifting experience and I am grateful that I’ve been able to benefit from the programme.”
Qube’s Chief Officer, Kim Wootton said: “The Digital Skills Programme is bringing different people into Qube who have not experienced our range of services before. It’s a popular addition to our programme and thanks to this new funding from Shropshire Council we’re able to support more people like Tony to improve their internet skills and confidence.”
Qube is just one of the locations Shropshire Council offers the Digital Skills Programme from, with an more locations across the county. The service is free for eligible residents and is delivered mainly through a network of more than 70 tech-savvy Digital Volunteers who kindly donate their time to help people overcome their digital difficulties. Each year, 750 individuals are supported through a free programme of one-to-one digital learning, or to access a Digital Drop-In for one-off technical problems. To find out more, please visit the Shropshire Council website.