People of all ages from across Bristol came together for a free computer training event in May, with the bonus of free fish and chips.The Micro-chips and Mega-bites Event took place on Friday 21 May, 4-6pm at Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC) as part of the Digital Neighbourhoods Programme.
The event celebrated the annual Silver Surfers’ Day. As this year’s theme was intergenerational, KWMC asked everyone to bring an older or younger relative and spend time swapping skills and interests, teaching each other how to use digital technology. Participants ages ranged from 10 – 75. The free food was a ‘well done’ to those who came to learn something new, and a ‘thanks’ to their relatives and friends who were there for moral support and to help them learn.
Feedback on the event was very positive and included one participant who said;
“I enjoyed learning new things and just having fun with everyone around me.”
and another who said;
“I improved my general knowledge of the internet and set up a free email.”
For more information about other workshops, including the Computer Drop-in training on Wednesdays 10am-3pm at KWMC, please contact Makala tel: 0117 353 2895.
A short video will be online here soon showing the event, and interviews with the participants. Other project case studies are available now at http://www.youtube.com/southbristoldigital
