1 March 2016

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East Grinstead & District members to get a better understanding of the modern world of IT. Laptops/ iPads and iPhones were all devices that the older generation have had to get to grips with while the youngsters are using them from early ages.

The once a week session was set up on a trial basis in early 2015 by the Youth Council under the guidance of youth advisor Caroline Halpin who runs the activity of the Youth Council and helps facilitate their ideas.

The service was in danger of being cancelled, as the Town Council (who fund the youth council) would not be able to continue to finance the club from April, however as this has been such a success and is a format that is being considered for launching in other places, it will be transferred to outset youth from April. The Youth Council will now be able to consider other schemes and ideas to help support the community going forward.

Chairman of Public Services Cllr Liz Bennett said “The youth council have some great ideas and it is fantastic to see that this idea will become a permanent resource for Age UK East Grinstead & District members”

Pam Mitchell, Chief Officer of Age UK East Grinstead & District said “This is such a valued class by the members. We are delighted that Outset Youth, taking over the finance for providing the co-ordinator will allow it to continue on a permanent basis”.

For more information about this service, or to sign up for classes, please contact Sue Willox on 01342 327046 or email members@ageukegandd.org.