About Get Online Week 2025

Get online Week is about helping people all over the country feel confident in the digital world. This could mean learning how to apply for a job, manage money, or talk to family and friends online.  

Good Things Foundation aims is to help thousands of people discover: 

• the benefits of being online 
• confidence online and using the internet 

In Wakefield, the Council and local groups are working together to run events and learning sessions.  

These sessions will help people in Wakefield, Council staff, and local groups learn more about: 

• accessing digital tools 
• connecting to digital tools 
• improving digital skills 
• staying safe online 

To find out what’s happening in Wakefield during Get Online Week 2025, check out the list of events:

Monday 20 October 2025

Get online with the Rovers - Featherstone Rovers Foundation

Event details: Enjoy some light refreshments as you’re given practical support to improve your digital skills and confidence. A great opportunity to connect with neighbours and Featherstone Rovers’ staff and players. No need to book, please drop in.

Location: The Millenium Stadium, Post Office Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5EN

Time: 9:30am - 11am

Computer Help

Event details: Use the library computers with assistance from our friendly library staff or volunteers. No need to book, please drop in.

Location: Normanton Library, 16 Market Street, Normanton, WF6 2AR.

Time: 10am -12noon

Libraries Wordfest Virtual Reality (VR) Experience

Event details: Explore a mythical, magical virtual world in this all-ages VR adventure as part of Wakefield Libraries WordFest celebration. No need to book, please drop in.

Location: Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD.

Time: 3:30pm - 5:30pm

How do I get online and how do I stay safe?

Event details: Session 1, 10am - 12 noon - Practical session introducing laptops, PCs and smartphones, commonly used software and apps. Session 2, 1:30pm - 4pm, Practical session covering cybersecurity, passwords, identity theft, online safety and an introduction to social media. Lunch is provided.

Please reserve your place by contacting St Swithuns: 01924 361212 or email info@eastmoorcommunity.co.uk

Location: St Swithuns Community Centre, Arncliffe Rd, Wakefield WF1 4RR.

Time: 10am - 4pm

Tea and Tech – Five Towns

Event details: Enjoy some light refreshments and tech support. No need to book, please drop in.

Location: Five Towns Christian Fellowship, Beancroft St, Castleford WF10 5RR.

Time: 1pm - 2:30pm

Tuesday 21 October 2025

Tea and Tech – Five Towns

Event details: Enjoy some light refreshments and tech support. No need to book, please drop in.

Location: Five Towns Christian Fellowship, Beancroft St, Castleford WF10 5RR.

Time: 1pm - 2:30pm

Libraries Digital Help Session 

Event details: Learn more about using your smartphone or tablet.  A taster session run by Age UK. You will learn things like setting up an email, using WhatsApp, making facetime calls, installing and using apps and much more…

Please reserve your place by contacting the library on 01977 723220 or southelmsalllibrary@wakefield.gov.uk.

Location: South Elmsall Library, Barnsley Rd, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AA.

Time: 2pm - 3pm

Libraries Digital Help Session 

Event details: Having trouble with your tablet? A problem with your phone? Gadget Person is here to help with all your technology queries. No need to book, please drop in.

Location: Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD.

Time: 2pm - 4pm

Wednesday 22 October 2025

Libraries – Online help session

Event details: Get help with gadgets and learn basic computer skills. No need to book, please drop in.

Location: Wakefield Library, Wakefield One Burton Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DD.

Time: 10am - 11:30am

Step Up – Digital Drop-in

Event details: Find how we can help you move towards employment, improve your skills, and much more! No need to book, please drop in.

Location: Wakefield Library, Wakefield One Burton Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DD.

Time: 1pm - 3pm

Libraries Coding Club

Event details: A group for children who enjoy, or wish to learn the skill of coding, using projects supplied by Code Club UK.

Please reserve your place by contacting the library on 01977 727 692 or 
pontefractlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk 

Location: Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD.

Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Thursday 23 October 2025

Libraries Wordfest Virtual Reality (VR) Experience

Event details: Explore a mythical, magical virtual world in this all-ages VR adventure as part of Wakefield Libraries WordFest celebration. No need to book, please drop in.

Location: Wakefield Library, Wakefield One Burton Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DD. 

Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Libraries Coding Club

Event details: A group for children who enjoy, or wish to learn the skill of coding, using projects supplied by Code Club UK.

Please reserve your place by contacting the library on 01924 302 525 or normantonlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk

Location: Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD.

Time: 4pm - 5pm

Libraries Coding Club

Event details: A group for children who enjoy, or wish to learn the skill of coding, using projects supplied by Code Club UK.

Please reserve your place by contacting the library on 01924 305 376 or wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk

Location: Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD.

Time: 4pm - 5pm

*Activity is funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority Digital Inclusion Programme.

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