Boost Your Digital Confidence This Get Online Week
Find an event near you and take the first step towards a more confident digital future!
Get Online Week is Good Things Foundation’s annual digital inclusion campaign. It has been held every year since 2007 and is back for 2025 from October 20-26th.
There are plenty of opportunities to boost your digital confidence across Leicester and Leicestershire. These friendly sessions offer practical support with everyday online tasks, whether that’s using a smartphone or tablet, setting up an email account, or staying safe online. They’re part of an ongoing effort to help everyone feel more connected and capable in a digital world, and Get Online Week is the perfect time to take advantage.
You can browse the events running this week below and find one that suits you. Please contact the event provider beforehand to check if you need to book a place.
Looking for more ways to build your digital skills?
If you’re inspired by Get Online Week and want to continue your digital journey beyond the campaign, GoLearn! from the Leicestershire Adult Learning Service offers a wide range of digital skills courses throughout the year. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to gain a recognised qualification, GoLearn! has something for you.
Many courses are free or discounted, and support is available to help with costs like childcare and transport. You can browse the full course list and apply online at GoLearn Leicestershire or call 0800 988 0308 for advice and enrolment support.
Local Digital Skills Events 20 – 24 October 2025
Monday 20 October
| Coalville CAN Digital Support Group, 1pm – 2.30pm (held every Monday)
Location: CAN HQ, Memorial Square, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3TU Contact: 01530 659789 or hello@coalvillecan.coop |
| Citizens Advice Charnwood Computer Surgery, 3 – 5pm (held every Monday)
Location: Barrow Upon Soar Library, North Street, Barrow upon Soar, LE12 8PZ Contact: 01509 416 356 or library@barrowuponsoar.org.uk Website: Citizens Advice Charnwood – New to Computers? | charnwoodcab.org.uk |
| Help with computers and smartphones with Age UK, 10am – 12pm (held every Monday)
Location: The Bradbury Centre, Age UK, 46 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 3PJ Contact: 0116 299 2233 or bradburyhub@ageukleics.org.uk Website: Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland | Help with Computers and Smartphones | ageuk.org.uk |
| Help with computers and smartphones with Age UK, 2.30pm – 4.30pm (held every 1st & 3rd Monday)
Location: Rothley Library, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley, LE7 7PS Contact: 0116 299 2233 or enquiries@ageukleics.org.uk Website: Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland | Help with Computers and Smartphones | ageuk.org.uk |
| Computer skills for beginners, 2pm – 4pm (held every Monday)
Location: Leicester Central Library, Bishop Street, LE1 6AA Contact: 0116 454 0290 |
| Computer skills for beginners, 11am – 12pm (held every Monday)
Location: Highfields Library, 98 Melbourne Road, LE2 0DS Contact: 0116 454 0350 |
Tuesday 21 October
| Computer skills for beginners, 10am – 12pm (held every Tuesday)
Location: Leicester Central Library, Bishop Street, LE1 6AA Contact: 0116 454 0290 |
Wednesday 22 October
| Digital Drop-In, 10.30am – 12.30pm (held every Wednesday)
Location: Narborough and Littlethorpe Community Library, Station Road, Narborough, LE19 2HR Contact: 0116 305 3706 or nandlclibrary@gmail.com Website: Groups – Narborough and Littlethorpe Community Library | nandlclibrary.org |
| Digi-Clinic, 11am – 4pm (held every Wednesday)
Location: Phoenix House, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0UL Contact: 01664 502342 or here4melton@melton.gov.uk Website: Community Support Hub (Phoenix House) – Melton Borough Council | melton.gov.uk |
| Computer skills for beginners, 9.45am – 10.45am (held every Wednesday)
Location: Beaumont Leys Library, Beaumont Way, LE4 1DS Contact: 0116 454 3270 |
| Computer skills for beginners, 10am – 12pm, 2pm – 4pm (held every Wednesday)
Location: Leicester Central Library, Bishop Street, LE1 6AA Contact: 0116 454 0290 |
| Computer skills for beginners, 10am – 11am (held every Wednesday)
Location: Highfields Library, 98 Melbourne Road, LE2 0DS Contact: 0116 454 0350 |
| Webinar hosted by AbilityNet – Simple ways to get online and feel less isolated, 1pm – 1.45pm
Location: Online via Zoom Website: Free webinar: Simple ways to get online and feel less isolated | abilitynet.org.uk |
Thursday 23 October
| Digital Drop-In, 12pm – 2.30pm (held every Thursday)
Location: Shepshed Volunteer Centre, 9a Charnwood Rd, Shepshed, Loughborough LE12 9QE Contact: 01509 508040 or gemma@jscharnwood.org.uk Website: Shepshed Volunteer Centre – John Storer Charnwood | johnstorercharnwood.org.uk |
| Help with computers and smartphones with Age UK, 10am – 12pm (held every 1st, 2nd & 3rd Thursday)
Location: Oakham Library, Catmose Street, Oakham, LE15 6HW Contact: 0116 299 2233 or enquiries@ageukleics.org.uk Website: Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland | Help with Computers and Smartphones | ageuk.org.uk |
| Computer skills for beginners, 2pm – 3pm (held every Thursday)
Location: Beaumont Leys Library, Beaumont Way, LE4 1DS Contact: 0116 454 3270 |
| Computer skills for beginners, 10am – 11am, 11am – 12pm (held every Thursday)
Location: Belgrave Library, 39 Cossington Street, LE4 6JD Contact: 0116 454 0400 |
| Computer skills for beginners, 11am – 12pm (held every Thursday)
Location: Highfields Library, 98 Melbourne Road, LE2 0DS Contact: 0116 454 0350 |
Friday 24 October
| Help with computers and smartphones with Age UK, 10am – 12pm (held every Friday)
Location: Birstall Methodist Centre, Wanlip Lane, Birstall, LE4 4JS Contact: 0116 299 2233 or enquiries@ageukleics.org.uk Website: Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland | Help with Computers and Smartphones | ageuk.org.uk |