Connect More Programme
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Connect More is a programme designed to expand digital access and skills, with a particular focus on making the most of mobile phones. Since 2022, we've been running courses to help local residents in Barnes, Mortlake, and surrounding areas feel more confident using their devices.
Over that time, we've delivered 21 courses across 113 two-hour sessions, welcoming close to 500 registrations and 700 attendances from 165 participants — around 80% of whom live in the SW13 and SW14 areas. We're truly delighted to see so many people gain new skills, grow in confidence, and build new friendships along the way.
We've now reached a natural milestone, and we'd love to take this opportunity to reflect, listen, and plan the next chapter of Connect More. To make sure the programme continues to meet your needs and stays accessible and sustainable, we've put together a short questionnaire covering format, topics, timing, and delivery.
We'd love to hear from you — it only takes a few minutes!
To find out more, please contact connectmore@barnes-ca.org or call 020 8878 2359
Some of the things that our participants learned …
"I have installed an app Waze and uninstalled an app"
"How to get emergency contacts on my phone, info regarding erasing phone before passing on."
"Torch, WhatsApp auto download of media"
"Using a digital wallet"
"More about QR reader and security"
“How to enter card details to Google wallet, also about storage on phone”
"how to organise photos on my phone"
What did our participants say about the course …
“I'm going to recommend these courses for anyone who struggles with technology. The world is going digital!”
"Excellent and fun"
"I have learned some new things today"
"Very comprehensive and helpful explanations"
"Absolutely brilliant"
"This course is worth while. I feel it is necessary for those lacking confidence like myself"
“I am slow, need more help. Tutors were very patient.”
“Very useful - confidence growing”
“Brilliant course. Well set out with attention to detail. Thank you very much”
