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Wakefield Council is supporting residents to Get Online

Wednesday, October 08, 2025

Wakefield Council is supporting Get Online Week (20-26 October) by holding events across the district to help residents discover the benefits of being online and how they can build their digital skills confidently and safely.

“Being digitally excluded - whether because of a lack of device access, internet access, a lack of digital literacy, or other barriers - marginalises people. 

“We want to play our part in helping all our residents to be digitally included. By running these events, we’re helping to improve digital access for people of all backgrounds and ages.” 

Cllr David Pickersgill

Cabinet Member for Resources

Cllr David Pickersgill

There are a number of events running across the district, including:

  • Get online with the Rovers - Monday 20 October 2025, 9.30-11am at The Millenium Stadium, Featherstone - enjoy some light refreshments while being given practical support to improve digital skills and confidence. A great opportunity to connect with neighbours and Featherstone Rovers’ staff and players. No need to book, please drop in. This event is funded via the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Digital Inclusion Programme.
  • Digital Help Session - Tuesday 21 October 2025, 2-3pm at South Elmsall Library - learn more about using a smartphone or tablet.  A taster session run by Age UK. People will learn things like setting up an email, using WhatsApp, making facetime calls, installing and using apps and much more. Please reserve a place by contacting the library on 01977 723220 or southelmsalllibrary2@wakefield.gov.uk
  • Online Help Session - Wednesday 22 October 2025, 10-11.30am at Wakefield One Library - get help with gadgets and learn basic computer skills. No need to book, please drop in.
  • Coding Club - Thursday 23 October 2025, 4-5pm at Normanton Library - a group for children who enjoy, or wish to learn the skill of coding, using projects supplied by Code Club UK. Please contact the library on 01924 302 525 or normantonlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk

For more information and a full list of all the events, please visit https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/getonlineweek2025 

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