Wow what a great afternoon,members of our local U3A (University of the Third Age) using the centre to look up local history and some of their families history. Really great use of IT and some new media. Some of the folks stayed back to start Go-On and learn more IT skills. This will help them understand how the internet can help them investigate the area and their own families past.

Learning New ICT Skills at a Family History Event

We’re all getting excited here about the New year,new online you! campaign,which kicks off in just a few days! From 23rd January for the next four weeks there will be hundreds of events running throughout the country promoting all the fantastic public services that are available online and Destinations is joining in the fun.
We think online services are such a great way for people to change their lives using the internet and unfortunately it’s often those who aren’t online that could benefit the most.

If you fancy starting the New Year off by learning some new online skills or ff you have ever thought that being online just isnt for you,come along and let us show you just what your missing.

Saltburn is creating a Partnership Board

 Saltburn Partnership Board is made up of approximately 10 -15 people who represent different fields of interest in and around Saltburn – these individuals represent clusters of interest,and as such,act as a conduit between Saltburn Community Groups,the Saltburn Partnership Board and the Local Authority.  The development of Saltburn Partnership Board has been encouraged by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council with the aim of bringing a partnership of Saltburn’s public and private sectors together to create a successful town centre to benefit all.  The Partnership Board will act to provide a strategic focus and this focus will fit into local strategic themes:

• Regeneration
• Health and Well Being
• Stronger Communities
• Children and Young People
• Safer Communities

What does this mean for me?

This means that you have representation when decisions are being made about our town at a strategic level. For example,if you are a member of the 500 Club,there is a 500 Cub member on the Partnership Board,so if you have a brilliant idea for Saltburn or a concern,you can take it to this representative who in turn,will bring it on your behalf to the Partnership Board Meetings. The groups represented on the Partnership Board cover the themes mentioned above –the Police are there,as are the Saltburn Business Association,Tees Valley Leisure and groups like the Arts Association.

 To find out more about the Partnership Board,there will be an open public meeting,details below;

Venue:            Saltburn Community Centre

Date:              11^th October 2011

Time:              7.00pm till 8.30pm

so that you can get the opportunity to find out more about it.  If you have any queries or want to know further information please e-mail the Saltburn Partnership Board Workers – Sue Anderson on sue@beallyoucan.co.uk or Paul Davies on p.davies347@ntlworld.com

We are very pleased to announce that we are now able to offer a full range of accredited courses from the ECDL range (European Computer Driving License).

For more information go to the learning page.

Telecentre-Europe is planning to celebrate the eSkills Week 2010 through a pan-European initiative focused to bring people online in all European countries. Destinations is delighted to be a part of this and to represent UK Online Centres in England.

Just like inEngland the initiative called Get Online Day will be coordinated by Telecentre-Europe and implemented with the assistance of national partners through telecentres. The date adopted for the one-day event is 4 March 2010.

Check out our dedicated page for more details and to follow our activities up to and including the day. Click here.