What they do: The association hosts community events and runs courses, including Spanish lessons and IT training, for residents living in local community which is an area of deprivation.
Who it helps: People
living in Highfield and beyond. The free internet training is especially useful to older people who lack confidence in using computers.
Facts:
- The association runs a free internet cafe at the community centre on Wednesdays and Thursdays and offers training to help people get to grips with internet basics.
- It is run largely by volunteers who organise fundraising events to keep it going.
- It will be hosting a Christmas pantomime on January 3 and a Santa's Grotto from December 6 to the 13.
How you can help: The easiest way to help the association is by using the centre. The more it is used, the more it can grow. If you are able to lend your time to volunteer at the centre please call the manager for more details.
Contact: Call Centre manager Sandra Austin on 01442 398291 or email
hicom@dsl.pipex.com
