On 1st March 2023, a client visited us at the Flamstead drop-in unable to access their email account. Patience and persistence were very much the order of the day.
The Computer Friendly expert said:
‘After a good hour of access codes, security checks & verifying numerous times we were not robots, we successfully recovered an email account for a client at the Flamstead drop-in’
On 16th February 2023, the new London Colney Drop-in at the Community Centre opened with visitors arriving early to make use of the free advice and help provided by the Computer Friendly experts.
If you have a digital need, come on by to the Drop-in which will be open every Thursday from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.
The first picture shows Jean Pavan, Computer Friendly volunteer, handing over a new Lenovo Tablet to an absolutely delighted Anne Marie McKeegan. The second picture is of Chris Blandford assisting a visitor with her digital needs.
Computer Friendly is delighted to confirm its attendance at the Harpenden Trust – Seniors Fair 2023 at the Eric Morecambe Centre, Rothamsted Park.
Visit our stall on Tuesday 4th April 2023 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
See you there!
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.
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
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:
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
The Salvation Army Leyton Green, AL5 2TG Every Thursday
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
St Leonards Church High Street, AL3 8BS 1st Wednesday of the month
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
New Drop-ins opening soon.
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.
We were at the Redbourn Village Hall on 3rd November meeting some of the local residents.
If you need digital help, why not come and see us at our free drop-in centres or enroll in our many courses.
We were at the London Colney Community Centre on 25th October meeting some of the local residents.
We’ll be at Redbourn Village Hall, High Street, on Thursday 3 November from 9.30 am to noon. Why not come and see how we may be able to help you.
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.
