It’s ITEA and Biscuits Week at GIC

Confused by computers?

Bewildered by the web?

Troubled by technology?

You’re not the only one!

 Would you like the chance to get to know what the Internet is all about and enjoy finding out what being online can do for you?

If you haven’t had a go yet don’t worry – you’re not alone and that is why Global Information Centre are hosting itea and biscuits week Monday 20th September to Thursday 23rd September
Whether it’s paying your car tax, finding recipes on celebrity chef’s websites, finding opening times of the local chemist or helping the grandkids with their homework, it’s so easy when you know how.”

We are sure you’ll find a workshop to suit you.

The workshops are:

Monday 20th Sept Get Online Save Money, Hassle and Time! Let our friendly staff show you how to get online. There are a million reasons for doing it!

Tuesday 21st Sept NHS Workshop. Learn how to look up information on medical conditions and treatments on NHS Choices website. We’ll show you how to be better informed on healthy living issues. Videos and fun quizzes as you learn!

Wednesday 22nd Sept Keep in Touch-Get an e-mail address! Learn how to use e-mail confidently and send a picture or video to a loved one.

Thursday 23rd September Keep Safe Online! Expert information on how to keep you and your family safe while you are enjoying the Internet. Learn all about viruses and how to deal with them. Be informed about how to use social networking sites safely so that you can feel confident keeping an eye on what the kids are doing online.

If you’re over 50 and fancy having a go with patient tutors to guide you then come along and join in the fun. Ring Lin on 431770 to book your free place on a workshop.

Saturday 31st July promoting

Ukonline and Talk about Local

Here we are at Ashley Gardens, a residential home caring for the elderly.  Michael Fish was keen to know more about it and wished us well with the project..

A keen interest was shown of the services being offered locally 

ECCN Student graduation day 17 July 2010

Make time for safety

21 – 27 June 2010

Serious accidents can cause injuries to children that take months or years to heal. The psychological damage caused to children and their families often lasts a lifetime. Yet many of these accidents can be prevented by taking just a moment, to move a hot drink, check a smoke alarm, lock the medicine cabinet, switch off the dryer or take your foot off the accelerator.

That’s why the theme for 2010 is ‘make time for safety’. For parents and carers our key messages are:

a little time makes a BIG difference. The small things you do that take just a moment, like putting your painkillers out of reach after you use them, can mean your child stays safe from accidental harm
by taking a little time every day, safety habits become so automatic that busy parents can spend less time thinking about them
Pledge some time to protect your child from serious accidents
By making time for safety yourself during Child Safety Week and encouraging the parents and families you work with to make time for safety, you can help prevent serious accidents to children

Carers Week

“A life of my own”

Careres week runs from June 14th -20th

From our centre we are offering carers a chance to get skills using a computer, starting with a keyboard and mouse, helping them to
save money, time and hassle.To teach them skills to shop online and access government health and other services to enhance their
lifestyles.
Here they will attain knowledge and skills to make a better life for them and their loved ones.
Book your place for 5 free lessons that could change your life.

To book a free session ring Lin 431770 or click here for our location

To know more about Carers Week look up carers week online

World Music Concerts

At the Leaf Hall Arts Centre, Seaside, Eastbourne

Saturday 19^th June   7pm – 9.30pm  the amazing group AT-MA

Described as ” an exciting fusion of Western and Eastern influences that weaves the wonderful voice of Russell Stone together with the sympathetic accompaniment of Craig Pruess on sitar and keyboards, and Tom’s pulsing tabla rhythms …. this music explores the relationship between voice, instruments and the soul”.  

Saturday 17^th July   7pm – 9.30pm – wonder at the music of the group TURIYA

A healing and inspirational journey of sacred sound from one of the world’s leading spiritual music bands.

Saturday 21st August: 7pm – 9.30pm  The KIRTAN CONCERT

Narayani & Jason Kalidas

Meditative and ecstatic chants are led by Narayani’s deeply resonant 
voice. Sanskrit mantras are  set to beautiful, yet simple, melodies with 
Jason’s dynamic Tabla rhythms. Kirtan is an ancient and effective yogic practice of singing together   to open the heart and connect to the Self.

Sat. 11^th September 7pm – 9.30pm  mystical sound, VOICES THAT CARRY

Featuring singer/songwriter/musician Theresa Matthew who works with the ‘healing power of sacred music’ in the form of Native American Indian chants, Celtic, Goddess songs. 

Saturday 16^th October 7pm – 9.30pm – soul music. TOUCH THE EA|RTH

Touch the Earth make music to touch the soul and free the spirit. Beautiful ballads to wild dance with Native American flutes, didgeridoo, drums, fiddle and guitar. Amazing sounds all weaving into the web of life.

Saturday 9^th October  7.pm – 9.30pm   – Book signing and special lecture

SOUTH POLE… an adventure for peace

If you had been on the esplanade a couple of years ago you might have seen 60 yr old grandmother Tess Burrows and her partner set off to pull tyres the length of the South Downs Way.They were on a training exercise.  They were preparing to walk 500 miles across the Antarctic wilderness. joining the terrifying South Pole Race (as seen on the BBC documentary series ‘On Thin Ice’ with Ben Fogle and James Cracknell),They were on a mission to carry 1,300 messages of peace to deliver to the end of the Earth  Tess tells their story of surviving this… one of the severest challenges imaginable… of extreme cold and isolation, of fear and impossibility, and ultimately of harmony and hope

MP kicks off Silver Surfers Day

Face Your Online Fears

All during the month of May your local UK Online centre is offering the people of Eastbourne a chance to blow
away the myths and worries that have stopped them taking that first step on the Internet!
 
The centre is a haven of relaxation and has been recently refurbished with new computers and comfortable chairs.
 Staff at the centre are waiting to give local residents a warm and friendly welcome and ensure that everyone’s
first trip on the World Wide Web is stress free and enjoyable and it’s free!
 
Centre Manager Lin Sirah said:
“A simple step like getting online can really make a difference to your life.
You can do all sorts of things online and most of all you can save time and money and make your life easier.
You don’t have to own your own computer to take part, just come and join me and the staff at the
 centre at 90A Tideswell Road and we’ll help you to face your online fears”.
Friday 21st May Silver Surfers Day!

Come and join in the fun at your UK Online Centre. We have some lovely resourses for Silver Surfers
(that’s people 50-120 years old), a chance to get to know the Internet, to enjoy the ease and excitement
that being online can bring.
You can decide whether you explore the web, learn about digital photography, set up a blog, send a short video
to far flung loved ones!and lots lots more.
The centre is at 90a Tideswell Road, Eastbourne BN21 3RT.Just call in our friendly staff will be there to support you as you learn.Ring Lin on 431770 if you want further details……..

SAFER INTERNET WEEK   at UK Online Centre

Internet Safety Week runs from Monday 12th April 2010 to Friday 16th
April 2010 and families of all shapes and sizes and individuals are
invited to book in for a free session. Ring Lin 01323 431770

Parents and teachers are today being encouraged to help change
children’s online behaviour.

The Zip It, Block It, Flag It initiative – which sees events taking
place across Europe – encourages internet users of all ages to think
about how they are using the internet and what they can do to stay
safe. Within the UK, the Child Exploitation and Online Protection
(CEOP) Centre, the national Centre for child protection, is
spearheading activities and launching new resources to raise awareness
and empower children and young people.

Research by Ofcom shows that 78% of 5-7 year olds are now using the
internet*, so learning about online safety is as integral as learning
to cross the road. One of a number of resources that are being
launched to mark Safer Internet 2010 is ‘Lee and Kim’s Adventure’ – a
brand new interactive animated cartoon for 5-7 year olds  from the
CEOP Centre.

During Internet Safety Week at the UK Online Centre in Tideswell Road
children can follow the adventures of Lee and Kim and understand
issues such as cyberbullying and talking to strangers on the internet,
whilst parents and teachers can use additional resources to help their
children understand an easy code – Zip It, Block It, Flag It – part of
the Click Clever Click Safe campaign, launched by the Government last
year.
Throughout 2010, schools, local authorities, safeguarding children’s
boards and the police have been working together to raise awareness of
online safety.

Jas Sirah, Online Safety Consultant at the UK Online Centre said:
“Knowledge about keeping safe online is not an option but a necessity.
Knowing where to go if you are in trouble is most important.”

Helen Penn, CEOP’s Head of Education explains more: “Younger and
younger children are using the internet to talk to family and friends
and to play games. By helping them to develop safe online behaviour
from an early age, we can ensure that our children are fully equipped
with the understanding and knowledge they need to stay safe.

“The theme of this year’s Safer Internet Week  is ‘Think before you
post’ and we would like to encourage everyone to do just that – do you
really know who you are talking to? Is it really sensible to post that
photo of yourself on your social networking site? By changing
children’s online behaviour and educating them from an early age, we
not only empower them with the skills they need to stay safe, but also
deter those offenders who seek to harm children online”.
As well as teachers, police officers and child protection specialists,
hundreds of volunteers from Microsoft, O2 and Visa will be going into
schools around the UK, delivering CEOP’s Thinkuknow education
programme to over 50,000 young people. To find out more about this
programme or to book a volunteer to present in a school, you can
contact the CEOP Education team by emailing protect@ceop,gsi.gov.uk

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