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Photo: Councillor Graham Dunn, who oversees digital access for Chorley Council, urges people to get online and enjoy the benefits of surfing the web

If you think surfing, skype and synch sound like sports activities, then a new campaign being launched by Chorley Council may be for you.

It’s aimed at getting more people using the internet on a regular basis so that they benefit from doing things online.

The campaign, targeting people who currently don’t have online access as well as those who do, but don’t really know where to start, kicks off with a Techy Tea Party at Tatton Community Centre on Thursday 30 July.

Councillor Peter Wilson, deputy leader of Chorley Council, said: “The internet has been around for years now providing great opportunities for those who have access to it and use it regularly. They can surf the world wide web to book the best holidays, find the best schools, see what’s going on where, find the cheapest deals on their shopping and so much more.

“But there are still great numbers of people who don’t use the internet for whatever reason, whether they are reluctant to do so, or are perhaps even afraid to use it, and they are missing out both socially and financially and it’s this we want to address.

“Our aim is to not only offer people the opportunity to learn how to use the internet, so they can come to love it and in turn live with its great benefits, but also to develop a directory listing the free public access points across the borough for those who don’t have access at home.

“We are committed to making sure the internet is available for everybody to access and showing them it can be at the heart of all activities and opportunities in their neighbourhood – as well as saving them money!”

The council also intends to make greater use of digital services to improve efficiency and ultimately save council taxpayers money and to make the most of this people need to know what services they can access online, how they do it and what the benefits are.

The ‘techy tea party’ is being held at Tatton Community Centre, Silverdale Road, on Thursday 30 July from 1.30pm-4.30pm.

The training sessions, in partnership with learndirect, are being held at:
Tatton Community Centre:

*         Tuesday 4 August, 10am-1pm
*         Thursday 6 August, 1.30pm-4.30pm
*         Tuesday 11 August, 10am-1pm
*         Thursday 13 August, 1.30pm-4.30pm
*         Thursday 13 August, 7pm-9.30pm

Clayton Brook Community Centre:

*         Monday 17 August, 1pm-4.30pm
*         Friday 21 August, 1.30pm-4.30pm
*         Saturday 22, 1.30pm-4.30pm

Astley Village Community Centre:

*         Thursday 27 August, 4pm-7pm
*         Saturday 29 August, 1.30pm-4.30pm

Eaves Green Community Centre:

*         Monday 7 September, 1.30pm-4.30pm
*         Thursday 10 September, 3pm-6pm
*         Wednesday 16 September, 7pm-9.30pm

Fairview Community Centre, Adlington:

*         Tuesday 15 September, 10am-1pm
*         Tuesday 17 September, 1.30pm-4.30pm
*         Saturday 19 September, 1.30pm-4.30pm

Councillor Wilson added: “So if you’ve always wanted to get on the internet but don’t know where to start, or you know someone who you think could benefit from the opportunities you enjoy by surfing the web, then please get in touch with us by phoning 01257 515151, or if you already have internet access, email us at contact@chorley.gov.uk

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