Cumbrian course aims to train community 'digital champions'

The half-day course is completely free <i>(Image: Canva)</i>
The half-day course is completely free (Image: Canva)
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A new training session in West Cumbria is aiming to help people become Digital Champions in their community.

The free half-day course, taking place at Christ Church in Cockermouth, aims to allow attendees to support friends and neighbours in using phones, iPads and computers to access digital information and services.

Set to take place on March 14, the session will cover a range of topics including digital exclusion, which organisers say is about "who is excluded and why it matters".

It will also focus on how to use the NHS app and an introduction to a range of online resources available to Digital Champions.

Training is delivered by Digital Unite in partnership with the Grasmoor Mission Community, and is supported by Cockermouth Town Council.

Those interested in attending can contact administrator Sue Lake by emailing gmcoffice@grasmoormc.church or calling 07593 265593.

Bookings can also be made online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/grasmoor-mission-community.

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