by James Wilson | Sep 20, 2021 | Collaboration, Communities, DigiKnow, Digital Stockport
During the COVID-19 lockdowns, with libraries and public Wi-Fi unavailable, many residents lost access to the internet, and were unable to afford the devices or data they needed to get online. So, in the summer of 2020, using a Stockport Local Fund grant we set up...
by Martin Roberts | Aug 26, 2021 | Communities, DigiKnow, Digital Stockport
With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions we can once again turn on our Open+ self-service technology in those libraries where it was previously available. And we’ve extended the technology to another three libraries. Open+ technology, provided by Bibliotheca, enables...
by Nicola Wallace Dean | Jul 28, 2021 | Collaboration, Communities, DigiKnow, Digital Stockport
This week, Virgin Media O2 and Good Things Foundation launched their plans for the first ever National Databank to tackle data poverty, by providing free mobile data to people in need. In this post, reposted from Starting Point’s website, Nicola Wallace Dean, founder...
by Sarah Burke | Jun 2, 2021 | Collaboration, Communities, DigiKnow, Digital Stockport
This week is Volunteers’ Week, a time to say Thank You to all volunteers, especially after this last, exceptionally difficult year. We would like to say a big Thank You to the Digital Champion volunteers. Digital Champions have been key to the delivery of digital...
by Nicola Wallace Dean | Mar 15, 2021 | Collaboration, Communities, DigiKnow, Digital Stockport
Nicola Wallace Dean, Co-founder of Starting Point Community Learning Partnership, the community lead for the DigiKnow movement, introduces the latest report produced by the social enterprise. We are delighted to look back on the achievements of DigiKnow over, what can...
by Lee Emery | Jan 21, 2021 | Collaboration, Communities, DigiKnow, Digital Stockport
Our Digital Inclusion Alliance, was established to help digitally excluded residents in Stockport to gain digital skills and confidence. It’s a unique alliance of partners from all sectors, who help to shape, support and promote the ‘DigiKnow’ movement in Stockport....
