In the Connect Hackney Senior Media group, Hackney residents aged 50+ learn computer and media skills, many for the very first time.

If you are a beginner or you want to brush up on your computer skills, get in touch to join our friendly media group. You will be learning how to use:
• Computers and tablets
• Digital cameras
• Audio recording kits
• The Internet – including shopping online, research, local websites
• Setting up and using email
• Using the keypad, typing articles and letters

We meet once a week in Haggerston. Call Zelina on 020 7923 1962 to register for our next courses, starting January 2020.

We use an accessible premises, free of charge, and the project is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Keeping our minds in tune at the media group

Current media group member Julia Merchant reflects on what she’s learnt in the group.

“During my time here, I am more relaxed. I’ve gained more confidence in myself by attending the Connect Hackney media group.

I do believe I can do all things if I put my mind to it. I am doing this computer and media course because I need to broaden my mind – after all everything is based around computers. There are times when you might get a phone call and at the end of the conversation they might ask for an email address for instance. I think it’s very important to know the basics – after all we need to keep our mind in tune. I understand much more now about how to search for items, I must say.”

We also went to St Mary’s Secret Garden (pictured) to take photos. The garden has a project for Hackney residents age 50+ with learning disabilities to meet new people, learn new skills and enjoy the garden. We took some photos of the beautiful flowers and learnt how to use the cameras as we walked around.

With what I have learnt, I know how to order my shopping online, with the help of my daughter. The group of people I work with in the group are very nice – we get on with each other we learn from each other and I am enjoying every minute!