ABC Fencing donate laptops to the Computer Friendly Recycling Scheme

On 2nd February 2023, Rebecca Aldridge, Sales and Marketing Representative from ABC Fencing donated 4 HP laptops to the Computer Friendly Recycling Scheme. These laptops will be refurbished and reinstalled before being passed onto a deserving cause in the St Albans district.

Tony Bourke, chair of Trustees for Computer Friendly,  said – These are valuable assets being put to good use rather than going to landfill or sitting in a cupboard. Thank you ABC Fencing for your donation.

If anyone else has a digital device they no longer need then consider donating it to this scheme.

The picture shows Rebecca delivering the laptops to Chris Blandford from Computer Friendly.

 

Harrow Sustain IT 2022 thanks Computer Friendly

Thank you for being involved in Harrow Sustain IT in 2022. I have attached our impact report and a shorter infographic. This project wouldn’t have worked without the donated laptops, our volunteers or the support we received from other organisations with more experience.

The following organisations helped during set up as well as ongoing support through the project

  • Brent Fixing Factory https://www.fixingfactory.org/visit/brent
  • Catabytes Lewisham https://www.catbytes.community/
  • Computer Friendly St Albans https://www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk/computer-friendly/
  • Friends of the Earth Hillingdon https://hillingdonfoe.org.uk/
  • My Low Carbon Life CIC https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahkersey/
  • The Restart Project https://therestartproject.org

New Year, New Start

Computer Friendly wishes you a Happy New Year and more opportunities to get to grips with the digital world. In 2023, we are increasing our reach into the community with more drop-in centres than ever before.

If you have a problem or just need advice, then come and speak to our experts at our Free Drop-in Centres:

 

St Albans

The Healthy Hub, Civic Centre         St Peters Street, AL1 3JE                 1st Wednesday of the month
9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Marshalswick Baptist Free Church  Sherwood Avenue, AL4 9QL             Every Thursday
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Islamic Community Centre                145/147 Hatfield Road, AL1 4JY       Every Saturday
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Harpenden

The Salvation Army                             Leyton Green, AL5 2TG                     Every Thursday
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Flamstead

St Leonards Church                             High Street, AL3 8BS                        1st Wednesday of the month
10:30 am – 12:30 pm

London Colney

New Drop-ins opening soon.

Computer Friendly present two iPads to St Albans & District Foodbank

On 7th December, Computer Friendly was delighted to present two refurbished iPads to St Albans and District Foodbank in Redbourn. Like Computer Friendly the foodbank is an award-winning charity helping local people who may be in need.

Sam Rice, Wellbeing and Engagement Co-ordinator at the foodbank, said “We are hoping to supply each of our food banks with an iPad for each team to use to manage our voucher/client system”.

Sam is pictured with one of the iPads.

Older People’s Day at The Hub in Civic Centre

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What a fantastic day meeting some wonderful people at the Older People’s Day at The Hub in Civic Centre.

It was refreshing to meet people who are looking to improve their digital skills and close the digital divide in today’s world. If you missed this event, don’t despair you can join us in London Colney Caledon Community Centre, Caledon Road on 25 October at 11:00 am.

You too can be a part of the digital revolution by enrolling on our Free and Low-Cost Courses. We are here to help so contact us.

 

Macular Society – Beating Macular Disease

Eyesight is very precious. People fear sight loss more than serious illnesses like diabetes or the loss of a limb. The cost of sight loss to individuals and to society as a whole is vast. Yet eye research is a low priority and as a result is shockingly underfunded.

The Macular Society has made it their responsibility to work to find a cure for this disease. They have a mission to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease by funding world-class research and providing the best advice and support.

For further details visit their website:
Macular Society