Free Digital skills sessions in Stockport Libraries
Feel more confident using a computer, your phone or other digital devices. Support to do online tasks.
Get help from Digital Champion volunteers here:
Bredbury Library, George Ln, Bredbury, Stockport SK6 1DJ
Mondays 11am - 12.00 noon plus Databank support
Offerton Library, Mallowdale Rd, Stockport, SK2 5NX
Thursdays 1pm - 2pm plus Databank support
Bramhall Library, Bramhall Ln S, Bramhall, Stockport SK7 2DU
Thursdays 2-3pm
Cheadle Library, 23 Ashfield Road, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 1BB
Fridays 10.30 - 11.30 plus Databank support
Drop in or ring the DigiKnow helpline on 07724 217888
Free Digital skills sessions from Starting Point
Arthur Greenwood Centre Hipley Close Woodley SK6 1ES
Mondays 10am - 11am
Starting Point Learning Hub, 87 Hyde Rd, Woodley, SK6 1RJ
Tuesdays 10am - 11am *Please note these are themed sessions
York Street Community Centre Edgeley SK3 9HT
Tuesdays 2pm - 3pm & 3pm - 4pm
Cornerstone Edward St SK1 3NQ
Thursdays 10.30am - 11.30am & 11.30am - 12.30pm
Starting Point Learning Hub, 87 Hyde Rd, Woodley, SK6 1RJ
Fridays 10am - 11am & 11am - 12 noon
We can help you with access to free data
Bredbury Library George Ln, Bredbury, Stockport SK6 1DJ
Every Monday 11am - 12noon
Stopford House, Piccadilly, Stockport, SK1 3XE
Every Thursday 10am - 12noon
Offerton Library, Mallowdale Rd, Stockport, SK2 5NX
Thursdays 1pm - 2pm
Cheadle Library, 23 Ashfield Road, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 1BB
Fridays 10.30 - 11.30
There are number of resources you can use if you want to learn from home, including:
Learn My Way(opens in a new window) offer a range of free digital courses.
GCF Global(opens in a new window) help guides on a range of topics from basic skills up to using Microsoft office products
Ability Net(opens in a new window) offer lots of useful guides on adaptations you can make to your devices if you have a disability plus support on the phone or from local volunteers.
Starting Point offers free basic digital skills training throughout Stockport including:
- Informal digital skills sessions in Woodley, Cornerstone (town centre) Lancashire Hill, Edgeley and online
- Support to fill in online forms, apply for jobs online, feel more confident to go on the internet or learn to use a tablet, laptop or computer. Starting Point do our best to help with any digital questions.
- DigiKnow digital device lending library – borrow a tablet or laptop for up to 5 months
- Help to access the national databank for free mobile internet access (up to 25mb)
- DigiKnow digital helpline – digital support over the phone or signposting to local and national help - 07724 217888
- Regular training for people who would like to volunteer as a DigiKnow Digital champion
- DigiKnow friends training if you want an introduction to helping others get online and signposting to local support
For more information please email [email protected] or phone / text 07724 217888.
You can find out about other digital sessions across the Borough by visiting Stockport Council's DigiKnow page(opens in a new window).
The National Databank(opens in a new window), from Good Things Foundation(opens in a new window) can help if you are on a low income and struggle with the cost of mobile data (accessing the internet on your phone)
A databank sim will give you unlimited free calls, free texts and up to 25gb of mobile data. You can use this in your phone or a device like a tablet if it takes a sim card.
Starting Point in Stockport can discuss with you if the databank is right for you, and set up your device on the databank
Call the DigiKnow helpline on 07724 217888 to find out more or email [email protected]
