Digital Festival 2023
Hounslow’s Digital Festival returns for its fourth anniversary this November, highlighting how the council is working with our residents to learn new skills and flourish.
Digital is not just about technology, it’s about the journey to give our residents the confidence to make the most of digital services, as well equipping our colleagues with the tools and knowledge to support our residents the best they can. The festival will run from Wednesday 1 November to Thursday 30 November with a focus on digital skills and employability.
You will be able to attend face-to-face sessions at our adult education centre in Cranford and our libraries across the borough. We are excited to work with Barclays to learn how to stay safe online and have also teamed up with Cisco to offer free courses for residents ranging from basic IT skills to more advanced courses in programming and networking. Cisco will also be providing an overview on their apprenticeship courses to enable you to step into the world of technology.
If you’re passionate about helping your community, there is also an opportunity to be able to join us as a Digital Champion where you will be given training to support others.
The line-up!
There are lots of free sessions available to Hounslow residents!
| Session Name | Date | Time | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | ||||
| Barclays Fraud & Scams Online Webinar |
Thursday 2nd Nov | 11:30-12:00 | Bridgelink Community Centre | Is it a fraud of a scam? How safe are your details? Strong passwords and top safety tips. Advice sessions run by Barclays |
| Digital Drop-In - Holy Trinity Church | Thursday 2nd Nov | 12:30-14:30 | Holy Trinity Church, Hounslow Parade | Are you looking to learn and improve your digital skills or are looking for overall support? Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session at Holy Trinity Church to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital and employment needs. |
| Digital Drop-In - Water and Steam Museum | Friday 3rd Nov | 12:00-14:00 | London Museum of Water and Steam, Pump and Grind Coffee Shop, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, TW8 0EN | Are you looking to learn and improve your digital skills? Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital needs |
| Week 2 | ||||
| Digital Drop-In - Meadowbank | Monday 6th Nov | 14:00-16:00 | Meadowbank Adult Education Centre, Community Close, Cranford, TW5 9QX | Are you looking to learn and improve your digital skills or be a Champion and help others with theirs? Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital needs |
| Digital Drop-In - Feltham Library | Tuesday 7th Nov | 10:00-12:00 | Feltham Library, The Centre, Feltham, TW13 4AU | Are you looking to learn and improve your digital skills or be a Champion and help others with theirs? Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital needs |
| Digital Drop-In - Heston Library | Wednesday 8th Nov | 14:00-16:00 | Heston Library, New Heston Road, TW5 0LW | Are you looking to learn and improve your digital skills or be a Champion and help others with theirs? Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital needs |
| Work Hounslow Thursdays | Thursday 9th November | 15:00 - 17:00 | First floor, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, TW3 3EB | Work Hounslow will be providing employment support for residents who are unemployed as well as those who are in low-paid work and those wishing to either re-skill or up-skill, including those who are self-employed. What Work Hounslow offer: - Information, advice and guidance for those seeking employment - Support with reskilling and upskilling opportunities, including funding - Job search, CV writing and interview techniques and training - Targeted employer engagement - supporting our businesses with advice on creating opportunities for local residents |
| Digital Drop-In - Bridgelink | Thursday 9th Nov | 11:00-13:00 | Bridgelink Community Centre | Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session at Bridgelink Communitu Centre to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital queries. |
| Digital Drop-In - Hounslow Library | Thursday 9th Nov | 15:00-18:00 | Hounslow Library, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, TW3 3EB | Are you looking to learn and improve your digital skills or be a Champion and help others with theirs? Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session on the 1st Floor of Hounslow House to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital needs |
| Digital Drop-In - Water and Steam Museum | Friday 10th Nov | 12:00-14:00 | London Museum of Water and Steam, Pump and Grind Coffee Shop, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, TW8 0EN | Are you looking to learn and improve your digital skills? Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital needs |
| Week 3 | ||||
| Digital Drop-In - Meadowbank | Monday 13th Nov | 14:00-16:00 | Meadowbank Adult Education Centre, Community Close, Cranford, TW5 9QX | Are you looking to learn and improve your digital skills or be a Champion and help others with theirs? Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital needs |
| Digital Drop-In - Feltham Library | Tuesday 14th Nov | 10:00-12:00 | Feltham Library, The Centre, Feltham, TW13 4AU | Are you looking to learn and improve your digital skills or be a Champion and help others with theirs? Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital needs |
| Feltham Community Hub Digital Drop-In | Tuesday 14th Nov | 14:00-16:00 | Feltham Assembly Hall | Are you for a supportive space toimprove your digital skills? Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session at Feltham Community Hub to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital needs |
| Cisco - Early Career and NetAcademy | Tuesday 14th Nov | 14:00-15:00 | Meadowbank Adult Education Centre, Community Close, Cranford, TW5 9QX |
2pm-2:20pm: Cisco Early in Career & Apprenticeships: Maya Javeed & Lewis Wright An overview of Cisco’s Early in Career opportunities A spotlight on what the Cisco Apprenticeship includes; rotations, day-to-day and how to get involved.
2:20-2:40pm: Cisco Sales Associate Graduate Programme: Mary Talbot What is Cisco’s Sales Graduate Programme Structure of the year & What skills you learn |
| Digital Drop-In - Heston Library | Wednesday 15th Nov | 14:00-16:00 | Heston Library, New Heston Road, TW5 0LW | Are you looking to learn and improve your digital skills or be a Champion and help others with theirs? Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital needs |
| Work Hounslow Thursdays | Thursday 16th November | 15:00-17:00 | First floor, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, TW3 3EB | Work Hounslow will be providing employment support for residents who are unemployed as well as those who are in low-paid work and those wishing to either re-skill or up-skill, including those who are self-employed. What Work Hounslow offer: - Information, advice and guidance for those seeking employment - Support with reskilling and upskilling opportunities, including funding - Job search, CV writing and interview techniques and training - Targeted employer engagement - supporting our businesses with advice on creating opportunities for local residents |
| Resident Digital Recharge + Digital Drop-In | Thursday 16th Nov | 15:00-18:00 | Hounslow Library, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, TW3 3EB | Drop-in for a 'digital skills health check' to assess where you are with your digital skills, discuss your short-term and long-term goals and create an action plan for your skills development. |
| Digital Drop-In - Holy Trinity Church | Thursday 16th Nov | 12:30-14:30 | Holy Trinity Church, Hounslow Parade | Are you looking to learn and improve your digital skills or are looking for overall support? Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session at Holy Trinity Church to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital and employment needs. |
| Digital Drop-In - Water and Steam Museum | Friday 17th Nov | 12:00-14:00 | London Museum of Water and Steam, Pump and Grind Coffee Shop, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, TW8 0EN | Are you looking to learn and improve your digital skills? Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital needs |
| Week 4 | ||||
| Digital Drop-In - Meadowbank | Monday 20th Nov | 14:00-16:00 | Meadowbank Adult Education Centre, Community Close, Cranford, TW5 9QX | Are you looking to learn and improve your digital skills or be a Champion and help others with theirs? Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital needs |
| Digital Drop-In - Feltham Library | Tuesday 21st Nov | 10:00-12:00 | Feltham Library, The Centre, Feltham, TW13 4AU | Are you looking to learn and improve your digital skills or be a Champion and help others with theirs? Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital needs |
| Microsoft Empower - Creating Accessible Content | Tuesday 21st November | 12:00-13:00 | Register | Based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), to create accessible documents in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Find how the accessibility checker can help you ensure what you create is inclusive for all. |
| Cisco NetAcademy | Wednesday 22nd Nov | 11:00-12:00 | Online |
11-11:20am: Cisco Sales Graduate Programme – Early in Career Opportunities & How to Get involved (Mary Talbot) 11:20-11:40am: Cisco Networking Academy (Elizabeth Barr) Time for Q&A at the end. |
| Digital Drop-In - Heston Library | Wednesday 22nd Nov | 14:00-16:00 | Heston Library, New Heston Road, TW5 0LW | Are you looking to learn and improve your digital skills or be a Champion and help others with theirs? Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital needs |
| Work Hounslow Thursdays | Thursday 23 November | 15:00-17:00 | First floor, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, TW3 3EB | Work Hounslow will be providing employment support for residents who are unemployed as well as those who are in low-paid work and those wishing to either re-skill or up-skill, including those who are self-employed. What Work Hounslow offer: - Information, advice and guidance for those seeking employment - Support with reskilling and upskilling opportunities, including funding - Job search, CV writing and interview techniques and training - Targeted employer engagement - supporting our businesses with advice on creating opportunities for local residents |
| Resident Digital Recharge + Digital Drop-In | Thursday 23rd Nov | 15:00-18:00 | Hounslow Library, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, TW3 3EB | Drop-in for a 'digital skills health check' to assess where you are with your digital skills, discuss your short-term and long-term goals and create an action plan for your skills development. |
| Digital Drop-In - Water and Steam Museum | Friday 24th Nov | 12:00-14:00 | London Museum of Water and Steam, Pump and Grind Coffee Shop, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, TW8 0EN | Are you looking to learn and improve your digital skills? Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital needs |
| Week 5 | ||||
| Digital Drop-In - Meadowbank | Monday 27th Nov | 14:00-16:00 | Meadowbank Adult Education Centre, Community Close, Cranford, TW5 9QX | Are you looking to learn and improve your digital skills or be a Champion and help others with theirs? Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital needs |
| Hounslow: The State of the Borough ℗ | Monday 27 November 2023 | 12:00-13:00 | Online |
Join us for an interactive session understanding the statistics and stories of an extraordinary place. Join Session or add in the meeting ID when joining in MS Teams (instructions below):
Meeting ID: 352 295 451 271 |
| Digital Drop-In - Feltham Library | Tuesday 28th Nov | 10:00-12:00 | Feltham Library, The Centre, Feltham, TW13 4AU | Are you looking to learn and improve your digital skills or be a Champion and help others with theirs? Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital needs |
| Cisco NetAcad at Meadowbank | Tuesday 28th Nov | 12:30-14:30 | Meadowbank Adult Education Centre, Community Close, Cranford, TW5 9QX | The Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad) is Cisco's largest and longest running corporate social responsibility programme. Founded in 1997, it has reached over 17.5 million learners in 190 countries since inception. NetAcad enables learners from any background, anywhere in the world to upskill, participate in the digital economy, and explore a career in tech. Come along to find out more |
| Feltham Community Hub Digital Drop-In | Tuesday 28th Nov | 14:00-16:00 | Feltham Assembly Hall, Hounslow Road, TW14 9DD | Are you for a supportive space toimprove your digital skills? Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session at Feltham Community Hub to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital needs |
| Digital Drop-In - Heston Library | Wednesday 29th Nov | 14:00-16:00 | Heston Library, New Heston Road, TW5 0LW | Are you looking to learn and improve your digital skills or be a Champion and help others with theirs? Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital needs |
| Hounslow: The State of the Borough ℗ | Thursday 30th November 2023 | 18:00-19:00 | Online |
Join Session Here or add in the meeting ID when joining in MS Teams (instructions below):
Meeting ID: 356 856 683 483 |
| Digital Drop-In - Hounslow Library | Thursday 30th Nov | 15:00-18:00 | Hounslow Library, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, TW3 3EB | Are you looking to learn and improve your digital skills or be a Champion and help others with theirs? Drop by to our Digital Drop-In session on the 1st Floor of Hounslow House to receive 1-2-1 support with your digital needs |
| Work Hounslow Thursdays | Thursday 30th November | 15:00-17:00 | First floor, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, TW3 3EB | Work Hounslow will be providing employment support for residents who are unemployed as well as those who are in low-paid work and those wishing to either re-skill or up-skill, including those who are self-employed. What Work Hounslow offer: - Information, advice and guidance for those seeking employment - Support with reskilling and upskilling opportunities, including funding - Job search, CV writing and interview techniques and training - Targeted employer engagement - supporting our businesses with advice on creating opportunities for local residents |
| Age Concern - Digital Drop-In | Friday 31st Nov | 11:00-13:30 | Age Concern, The Friendship Club, W4 4DN | Appointment only. Join us at Age Concern where you will receive 1-2-1 digital support! Bring your devices (laptop, phone etc) and we will guide you through any queries you may have |
