It’s that time of year, again ….. time to think about learning a new skill, or a new language or just to exercise the ‘little grey cells’. The adult learning prospectuses are now available. Pop into your local library for details of courses in your area, or follow these links.
IT skills courses at Harrogate library Adult learning at Rossett School
‘A guide to exploring the internet safely’
This was a really interesting presentation about the internet. Peter Morris from the University of Oxford started with a brief overview of how he became involved with computers and then went on to demonstrate how the internet enhanced his daily life. Following this, Jordan Booth from Barclays Digital Eagles described their work in helping people to access the internet, together with helpful tips for staying safe on-line. Judging by the number of questions from the audience, this was a popular presentation.
Harrogate District Over 50s Forum meeting at St Paul’s, Victoria Avenue, HG1 1EL (opposite Harrogate library) July 23rd 2-4pm.
Friends of the Elderly have published ‘A Short Guide to Social Media’
How to get started – a guide for older people who would like to get connected. Follow this link to access the guide.
Alarming news from the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA): you have “two weeks” to protect yourself from a major cyber-threat. A warning has been issued to all users of MS Windows based equipment.