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Digital Wigan

@DigitalWigan

Our ambition is to make Wigan Borough truly digital so that everyone can enjoy the power of #DigitalWigan #ProgressWithUnity

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Digitober 2024 recap! 🗣Alexa Skills 🎓Ingeus Skills TechMate session 🔐Cyber Secure Workshop for Digital Partners 🎁Device gifting with Rebuild with Hope 🤗Carers digital skills session 🔑AgeUK Scam Aware session ☕23 TechMate Tea Parties 🥽4 Tech Time events #DigitalWigan

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We're exploring VR as a tool for reminiscence and wellbeing. We visited @LaticsCommunity #ExtraTimeHub which prevents isolation among those aged 55+. Attendees were transported to places of personal significance. Simple in essence, yet powerful in impact! #DigitalWigan

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Amazing news! 👏 We're so proud of our thriving community sector - the beating heart of our borough ❤️

Huge congratulations to our 5 #Wigan winners of the King's Award for Voluntary Service: @happysmilescic @Empathynorthwe1 @leighminersrl academy, Butts Park Community Bowling Club, Shevington & District Community Association @GMLO_UK @WiganCouncil @WigToday

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🤝 Our TechMate service has helped countless residents gain confidence with technology and gaining these essential basic digital skills. Don't take our word for it, head over to Digital Wigan stories webpage and hear feedback from our own residents! wigan.gov.uk/Council/Digita…

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Device Bank issuing session! 💻✅️ Courtesy of @GoodThingsFdn, our Device Bank has 40 laptops making their way into the hands of digitally excluded learners. These devices will break the cycle of dependency for recipients - with TechMates support on hand too! #DigitalWigan


👋 Join the 'Digital Communities Partnership' in Wigan! 🤝 Local businesses, services, and charities collaborating for Digital Inclusion! Let's share resources and create partnerships. 👇 wigan.gov.uk/Council/Digita… #DigitalInclusion #WiganCouncil

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Digital technologies and e-waste is being discussed this weekend at @UNFCCC #COP29 conference, as part of the first-ever Digitalisation Day! But what does electronic waste have to do with #DigitalInclusion? Find out in the images below ⬇️ #ClimateAction

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Would you or someone you know like to improve your basic digital skills?💻👍 You can start today with Learn my Way and iDEA - websites that provide tons of useful courses on the basics of using digital devices. Free to use, too! wigan.gov.uk/Council/Digita… #DigitalWigan

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A great opportunity if you are in the area ✅ #DigitalChampion #DigitalChampionsCommunity

⚠ In Tyldesley or nearby this morning? Get yourself down to the library for a special @AgeUKManchester Scam awareness session! ☕A brew, smiles and friendly advice await you! 🆓Free to attend, just turn up! 10:30am! #DigitalWigan @WiganLibraries

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⚠ In Tyldesley or nearby this morning? Get yourself down to the library for a special @AgeUKManchester Scam awareness session! ☕A brew, smiles and friendly advice await you! 🆓Free to attend, just turn up! 10:30am! #DigitalWigan @WiganLibraries

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⭐Welcome to the National Digital Inclusion Network!⭐️ Some new members: @ODILSPlymouth, @WarringtonBC, @ImperialNHS, @HousingDilemmas, @turningpointsco Here's to fixing the digital divide! If you can deliver digital inclusion support, join the Network: bit.ly/3ZSoBMG

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📢 TechMate Tea Party klaxon! ☕ Join us for our first TechMate session at Wigan Library, 11:30am until 1pm! A brew, smile and digital support awaits! #DigitalWigan

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Thank you so much for all your help, time and expertise with this. It has been very much appreciated by our members!


AI often confuses or even frightens those lacking the confidence to engage with digital. The below video perfectly introduces AI in an understanding and inclusive way! 👇👇👇 #DigitalWigan twitter.com/GoodThingsFdn/…

Do you remember Mr. Hugh Mann? 🤖 He's not only one of the stars of our Introduction to AI video, but in helping beginners understand AI, he shows them how chatbots can help people with online questions. Learn more about AI with our free video👇 bit.ly/3UTQTUg

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📢 Join #TeamWigan as a Web Developer! 🌐 The successful applicant will support designing, developing, maintaining, and improving our web sites, ensuring they are user-friendly and accessible. 👇 Apply now! greater.jobs/job/75664562 #DigitalWigan

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📢 @XyriusUK IT User Skills Course 💻 Enhance Microsoft computer skills 🎓 Improve CV and job prospects 📅 Only 2 weeks 🎁 Free gifted tablet on completion 📞 Starts at Wigan Library on 18th November. Call Joanne to register interest on 07544 990841 #DigitalWigan

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Worried about family becoming victims to Scams this Christmas? Well encourage them to attend the below session! A brew, smiles and useful advice await! #DigitalWigan

Online Christmas shopping can place us at extra risk of falling victim to scams - learn how to protect yourself and loved ones at our FREE talk by @AgeUKManchester at Tyldesley library on Tuesday 12th November 10.30am - book your free place on Eventbrite eventbrite.co.uk/e/100447820033…

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💻 IT Skills Course 🎁 Our Digital Community Partners, @XyriusUK are offering a free course which will see a free tablet device gifted upon completion and up to £30 in food vouchers for attendees. 📞 To register your interest, please call Joanne on 07544 990841. #DigitalWigan

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📢 Join #TeamWigan! 🌐 Our Digital Services team are looking for a new Web Developer. The successful applicant will support designing, developing, maintaining, and improving our web sites, ensuring they are user-friendly and accessible. 👇 Apply now! greater.jobs/job/75664562

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