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Be a Digital Champion? We’re looking for people confident in using computers to join our ‘Get Connected’ project and help others in their community get online. Digital Champions help people understand the benefits of using the internet and spend time showing them how it works. You’ll receive: „„ Free training and support to develop your own skills and knowledge „„ A Certificate of Achievement to acknowledge your Digital Champion skills „„ The chance to meet new people and help others! Sign up and become a Digital Champion today by emailing your name and address to: [email protected] Get Connected The internet can seem a scary place if you’ve never been online. But we’re here to help. Our ‘Get Connected’ project helps residents get online and benefit from the fantastic opportunities the internet offers. We can help you find information, connect with family and friends, explore hobbies, pay bills and even do a spot of shopping. We can provide the skills, motivation and access to computers you need to get online. We’ve 85 Digital Champions working in our local communities to help you learn computer skills and build digital confidence. They can help you in a friendly and informal environment to browse the internet and see what it has to offer. If you’d like support from one of our Digital Champions, please contact us on 0800 121 60 60 or email [email protected]. Happus We’ve teamed up with Happus to provide you with low cost computer equipment and internet connection. Happus offer a range of tablets, laptops, desktop PCs and pay as you go broadband dongles. You can now benefit from an exclusive low broadband offer from £12.60 per month* (including line rental). If you’re interested call Happus directly on 0330 010 5599. *subject to change Sky community channel - 539    Not sure how to do something online? Digital Unite has over 400 useful guides on their website that show you, step by step, how to use the internet. Visit www.digitalunite.co.uk/ guides to check them out. Virgin community channel - 233   Smartphone - MyAccount 15