1st October
International Day of Older Persons - we'll share the role digital can play in supporting our older residents.
2nd October
Salford Council- The Big Device Giveaway
Little Hulton Library, 2pm - 4pm
100 devices will be gifted to eligible Salford residents at this event. Please note, residents will be asked to provide evidence of meeting the required criteria at the event. If you're unable to provide evidence you will not be able to receive a device.
Find out more about The Big Device Giveaway (external website).
10th October
Scams: Protect Yourself! A talk by Age UK Manchester at Wigan library
Scams: Protect Yourself! A talk by Age UK Manchester at Wigan library - learn how to stay safe from scams in a relaxed, friendly session.
Find out more and book to attend (external website).
Salford Council- The Big Device Giveaway
Broughton Hub, 10:30am - 12:30pm
100 devices will be gifted to eligible Salford residents at this event. Please note, residents will be asked to provide evidence of meeting the required criteria at the event. If you're unable to provide evidence you will not be able to receive a device.
Find out more about The Big Device Giveaway (external website).
14th - 20th October
Get Online Week
Get Online Week is an annual campaign run by leading digital inclusion charity Good Things Foundation (external website), who power the National Device Bank (external website), National Databank, Learn My Way and the National Digital Inclusion Network. For one week in October, their network of community partners host hundreds of free digital skills events to help people to get online safely, confidently and affordably. Get involved in Get Online Week (external website).
16th October
Manchester City Council's Digital Skills Event
Whether you’d like to help an elderly family member stay in touch across a distance; need support setting up online banking; or are interested in helping a young person in your life access the technology they need to get the most out of their education, Manchester City Council’s Digital Skills Event can help!
This event is free to attend.
Newton Heath Library, 1:30pm - 4pm
17th October
FREE Wigan Council Cyber Security Workshop
Learn how to keep your organisation safe and secure in a digital world.
Find out more and book to attened (external website).
Salford Council - The Big Device Giveaway
Salford Lad's Club, 9:30am - 11:30am
100 devices will be gifted to eligible Salford residents at this event. Please note, residents will be asked to provide evidence of meeting the required criteria at the event. If you're unable to provide evidence you will not be able to receive a device.
Find out more about The Big Device Giveaway (external website).
Networking + Arts & Health Meets Digital Arts Practice, with FutureEverything
Explore the fascinating intersection between digital arts and arts & health practice, offering an exciting opportunity for arts and health creatives to discover new ways that digital tools can enhance, inspire and influence their work.
Hat Works, Stockport, 6:45pm - 8:15pm
Find out more and book to attend the Networking + Arts & Health Meets Digital Arts Practice event (external website).
18th Ocotber
GM CreaTech - Celebrating Greater Manchester's Creative & Technology Sector
Celebrating and shaping the future of Greater Manchester’s Creative and Technology sector. Powered by GM Business Growth Hub, GMCA, and Cloud Imperium Games, GM CreaTech is a unique opportunity to connect, and celebrate the vibrant community of creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs that make Greater Manchester a thriving hub for creativity and technology.
Find out more and book to attend the GM CreaTech event (external website).
19th October - 9th November
Festival of social science
The festival explores the world of social science, from how society has shaped our local areas to behaviours that help fight climate change. This year a number of our events will focus on our digital lives, exploring the relationship between humans and digital technology.
Find out more and book to attend events taking place during the festival of Social Science (external website)
21st October
Salford Council- The Big Device Giveaway
Hamilton Davies Trust, 12pm - 2pm
100 devices will be gifted to eligible Salford residents at this event. Please note, residents will be asked to provide evidence of meeting the required criteria at the event. If you're unable to provide evidence you will not be able to receive a device.
Find out more about The Big Device Giveaway (external website).
22nd October
ISPA Conference
Insights from industry leaders, regulators, government and analysts as we debate the role of industry in a cost of living crisis. Phil Swan, Director for Digital, Greater Manchester Combined Authority will be speaking. Find out more and book to attend the ISPA Conference (external website).
22nd - 26th October
Tech Time: On Tour
Wigan Council will be hosting three Tech Time events, two smaller sessions and ending with a final flagship "To Get Digital" event. These events are open and free to the public. On offer will be Virtual Reality experience, Coding, Retro Gaming, Digital Art and much more!
- 22nd October, Golborne Library, 10:00am - 12pm
- 25th October, Shevington Library, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
- 26th October, Leigh Library, 10:30am - 1:30pm
23rd October
MadLab presents:Get Coding with micro:bit
Dive into the exciting world of coding and electronics and learn to code a game on micro:bit, a pocket-sized computer. Ages 7+.
Stockport Museum, 10am - 12pm or 1pm - 3pm.
Find out more and book to attend a Coding with micro:bit session (external website).
Our Digital Lives - Discovery Trail
You’ll find activities to suit all ages, from Under 5s right through to retirees. No need to book, drop in throughout the day at a time that suits you! Explore digital technology through crafts, art, talks, video, making TikToks and even try your hand at recording a podcast. All inspired by expert research!
Salford Museum and Art Gallery, 10am - 3:30pm.
Events at the Discovery Trail include:
Can a robot be a friend? In this interactive exhibition, visitors will get to ask these questions while meeting various robots.
10am - 3:30pm.
Find out more about the Are Freinds Electric event (external website).
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Social Media and Me: Exploring Young People’s Digital Worlds
Interactive drop-in session for young people aged 11-18
Join us for a series of interactive activities to explore what social media really means to young people, and how we can make it a positive experience for everyone.
10am - 11:30am.
Find out more about the Social Media and Me event (external website).
Behind the scenes of where our everyday information comes from! 90 minutes of family fun, play a mind-teasing treasure hunt game based on modern-day data tools and processes introduced to you by University of Manchester researchers.
10:30am - 12pm.
Find out more about the Data Treasure Hunt event (external website).
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Social Media: Lifting a Lid on Young People’s Digital Worlds
Discover what the evidence is really telling us, spend time exploring your own social media experiences, and share ideas on how we create a world where young people can be happy and safe on social media.
12pm - 1pm
Find out more about the Social Media event (external website)
Healthcare Professionals: Your digital future
As technology is becoming embedded in our healthcare systems, what does this mean for the healthcare workforce?
This is an online event, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Find out more and book to attend the Your Digital Future event (external website)
