From the monthly archives:

May 2011

Race Online Launches Refurbished Computer Scheme

by Kevin 26/05/2011 in Bristol

Bristol City Council has been operating a hugely popular computer reuse scheme for the last six months. For £35 eligible applicants get a refurbished computer (including flat screen monitor, keyboard and mouse), telephone support and advice on how best to get connected to the Internet. The demand for machines has been incredible, with over [...]

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IT Training Sessions

by Kevin 23/05/2011 in Bristol

Do you need some support to get the most out of your computer? Ashton Learning Centre are running basic training sessions for people who want to get online.  The sessions are held at;

Hillfields Youth Centre every Monday from 10 am – 12 noon
Ashton Learning Centre each Tuesday from 12.30 pm – 3.00pm and on Thursdays [...]

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Volunteering opportunities at Igfest

by Kevin 23/05/2011 in Bristol

There are a host of opportunities to volunteer to help out with Igfest, the festival of outdoor gaming taking place in Bristol between the 27th and 29th May.
Roles range from Stewards, Front of House and Games Facilitators to Technology Assistants. Volunteers receive free tickets to the day festival, free t-shirts, networking opportunities and can [...]

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Blogging live from “Silver Surfers Day”, John James Court, Lockleaze

by Kevin 20/05/2011 in Bristol

This event has been organised by Housing21 to celebrate Silver Surfers Day. Upto 150 older people are expected to come along today to get hands on experience of a wide range of digital tech, including iPads, Wii, digital cameras, and to hear about the Councils Computer Recycling scheme.
MP for Bristol North West, Charlotte Leslie, will be [...]

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880% increase in digital sector fee income in South West

by Kevin 18/05/2011 in Bristol

Research from peopleperhour.com is reporting that Bristol and the South West has just had the most lucrative quarter on record for businesses in the digital sector, with a staggering rise of 880% in earnings in the first quarter of 2011 compared with the same time last year. The region beat Manchester and the North West [...]

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“Visit Bristol” iPhone App launched

by Kevin 16/05/2011 in Bristol

Destination Bristol have developed an iPhone app to help locals and visitors navigate the City and find the best sights, attractions, events, accommodation, food, drink and shopping.
Users can use the iPhone’s GPS integration to find their way between places, and can save locations of particular interest to their own personal itinerary.
The app is available for [...]

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Event: “A Pneumatic Database Soiree”, Saturday 4th June, 2.00pm – 3.30pm

by Kevin 16/05/2011 in Bristol

Internationally renowned artists YoHa will perform an event entitled ‘A Pneumatic Database Soiree’ on Saturday 4th June, 2.00pm – 3.30pm in the Chamber Room at the Bristol City Council House on College Green. The event is an art performance that builds on the series of public encounters at the Create Centre, Knowle West Media [...]

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Silver Surfers event, Wednesday 18th May 11, 10am-4pm

by Kevin 16/05/2011 in Bristol

CSV Avon Training & Greenway Centre UK Online team are running an event on 18th May aimed at introducing an older generation to the world of IT. Older people are being invited to bring along their technology (e.g. digital cameras, mobile phones, laptops) and help will be available to get the most out of these [...]

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“Ideas are Beautiful”: Crowd Soucing for communities

by Kevin 11/05/2011 in People

Ideas are beautiful has been designed as a website to help highlight local issues and co-design potential solutions. The interface breaks down the ‘Challenges’ posed by users into a number of simple categories, but also displays these challenges on a map, which illustrates what is most concerning people in your location. There is also the [...]

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