Margaret Stevens, 71, had never used a computer ... - Cobalt Housing

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Since then, her life has been transformed. Margaret has embraced a whole new online world and now loves surfing the 'net
Margaret Stevens, 71, had never used a computer until she attended her first Get Online session two years ago. Since then, her life has been transformed. Margaret has embraced a whole new online world and now loves surfing the ‘net, researching places she is travelling to and sending emails. Margaret has lived in her Cobalt home her whole life and regularly gets involved in community events in the local area. When she first attended the sessions she struggled to use a touch pad and preferred a mouse. She found it hard to concentrate on her hands and was slow at typing. She’s come a long way since then and can now use a touch pad and type with both hands. Margaret said “The Get Online sessions are marvellous. I would never have been able to do the things I can now do online. I enjoy finding the best bargains and messaging my friends on Facebook”. Margaret still does not feel sure about banking or shopping online but the sessions are there to guide and support her to help her feel comfortable and safe online. There are digital champions at every session to offer advice. Would you like to improve your digital skills? Come along to one of our digital hubs: • •

Ellergreen Centre, Ellergreen Road, Norris Green, Wednesdays 1pm – 3pm. Porchfield Centre, Storrington Avenue, Croxteth, Tuesday 10am – 12pm

For more information please contact Vinny Timmins on 0151 633 8112 [email protected] www.cobalthousing.org.uk/communities/resident-involvement/