Join us for a Techy Tea party
Techy tea parties are one off events where people can drop in and chat to other people in their community over a cuppa, while getting advice and support with using technology and getting online while also having a cuppa and a chat. NICRE and CAN are working with village halls and other local organisations and volunteers to run a series of these events in Northumberland in early 2025.
Whether you're looking for help using technology, or just want to get to know people in your area and share experiences, we'd love you to come along. Our friendly team of volunteer digital champions will be there to answer questions and give 'how to' demonstrations and top tips.
Even if you're not looking for support yourself, coming along is a great way to find out more about the Rural Digital Inclusion project. There are lots of ways to get involved - from spreading the word to volunteering your digital skills to help others.
Our first Techy Tea parties are at:
- Shilbottle Community Hall - Wednesday 12 February, 2-4pm
- Jubilee Hall, Newton on the Moor - Thursday 27 February, 2-4pm
- Netherwitton Village Hall - Tuesday 4 March, 2-4pm
- Wylam Institute Community Association - Thursday 13 March, 2-4pm
- Thropton War Memorial Hall - Monday 17 March, 2.30-4.30pm.
We're really grateful to a range of partners who are supporting these events. Members of Age UK Northumberland's Scams Support and Advice team are joining our February tea parties, along with colleagues from Alncom who are working in these areas and were available to answer questions about broadband and what ultrafast fibre could mean for your household or business. We're also linking up with other local providers and organisations who can support with building digital skills, so look out for more details here soon.
If you're not able to get along to our first Techy Tea parties, keep an eye on this page for future events - or contact the Rural Digital Inclusion project team if you'd like our help to organise one in your area - nicre@newcastle.ac.uk.
