Basic computer training in Surrey
Elmbridge
Claygate Community Centre
Elm Road, Claygate
Telephone 01372 463 476
Offers iPad training.
Cobham Community Centre
Oakdene Road, Cobham
Telephone 01932 596 031
Offers iPad training.
Hersham Community Centre
7 Queens Road, Hersham
Telephone 01932 246 267
Offers iPad training.
Molesey Community Centre
Bishop Fox Way, West Molesey
Telephone 0208 979 5773
Offers iPad training.
Thames Ditton Community Centre
Mercer Close, Thames Ditton
Telephone 0208 398 5921
Offers iPad training.
Walton-on-Thames Community Centre
Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames
Telephone 01932 247 549
Offers iPad training.
Weybridge Community Centre
Churchfield Place, Weybridge
Telephone 01932 844 391
Offers iPad training.
Epsom and Ewell
Age Concern - Epsom and Ewell
The Old Town Hall, The Parade, Epsom
Telephone 01372 732456 (Monday to Friday 9.30am to 1pm) or email info@ageconcernepsom.org.uk
Would you like help getting to grips with your computer or tablet? Then Age Concern Epsom and Ewell IT volunteers may be able to help. All visits take place in your home so that you can learn at your own pace and with your own computer. They also hold free courses at the Age Concern Office on a regular basis.
Guildford
Age UK Surrey Computer Drop-in Centre
Dray Court, Madrid Road, Guildford
Telephone 01483 503 414
Open Monday to Friday 10am to 12pm
Use one of the computers, which are connected to the internet, or bring your own laptop, Ipad, tablet or mobile phone and use the Wi-Fi connection. No matter how big or small the question the team will do their best to help you solve and understand your problem. They also offer information on buying a computer or tablet, connecting to the internet and protecting your computer.
Mole Valley
Age Concern – Mole Valley
You need to register your interest first, telephone 01306 899 104 or 07442 017 169 or email info@ageconcernmolevalley.org.uk
If you are over 50 and live in the Mole Valley area, you can use Age Concern’s free computer courses based in either Dorking or Leatherhead. The courses run once a week for 6-8 weeks with the option of additional weeks to reinforce and build on what you’ve learned. Topics covered include: browsing on the internet, basic keyboard and mouse skills, using an iPad/Tablet, setting up and using your own email or skype accounts and how to shop on the internet as well. If you already own a laptop or an iPad/Tablet you are encouraged to bring that with you, but computers will be provided as well.
Fairfield Centre
Leret Way, Leatherhead
Telephone 01372 376 058 or email fairfield.centre@molevalley.gov.uk or SMS 07771 576 411
Offers computer classes.
Reigate and Banstead
Age Concern – Merstham, Reigate and Redhill
Weldon Way, Merstham
Telephone 01737 645 636 or email enquiries@ageconcernmrr.org.uk
Runs a Computer Club on a Thursday 2-4pm and is available as a free service to all members of Age Concern Merstham, Reigate and Redhill. It is designed to be an informal venue for people to learn computer skills at their own pace.
Age Concern – Banstead
Banstead Centre, The Horseshoe, Banstead.
Telephone 01737 352 156
If you are unable to get out and about, they can help you learn the basics at home. Occasionally they have volunteers who are willing to give up an hour or so of their time to help you learn your computer. Please contact the office if you are interested and, if necessary, we can put you on our waiting list.
Banstead Centre
The Horseshoe, Bolters Lane, Banstead
Telephone 01737 361 712 or email enquiries_banstead@staywellservices.org.uk
Offers IT tuition.
Woodhatch Community Centre
Whitebeam Drive, Reigate
Telephone 01737 221 030 or email enquiries_woodhatch@staywellservices.org.uk
Computer support – Improve your IT skills - Monday at 10am.
Computer skills – Develop your IT skills - Tuesday at 10am, Wednesday at 9.30am, Thursday at 10am and Friday at 10am.
Develop your iPad skills – Tuesday at 2pm.
Spelthorne
Bennell Centre
Downside, Sunbury on Thames
Telephone 01932 784 232 or email bennell.centre@spelthorne.gov.uk
Computer sessions on Wednesdays.
Fordbridge Centre
Clarendon Road, Ashford
Telephone 01784 243 880 or email fordbridgecentre@spelthorne.gov.uk
Offers computer lessons Fridays 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Staines Community Centre
Thames Street, Staines-upon-Thames
Telephone 01784 463 073 or email staines.community.centre@spelthorne.gov.uk
Computer lessons Thursdays 10am to 4pm.
Tandridge
Westway Community Cafe and Wellbeing Centre
Park Road, Caterham
Telephone 01883 347 230
Have an IT suite with the facilities available daily 9am to 4.30pm.
Regent House Community Centre
Albert Road, Horley
Telephone 020 8942 8256
Digital/IT support for laptops, iPhones, iPad, android phones and tablets. Beginners welcome.
Wednesdays 10am to 12pm.
Waverley
Hale Community Centre
Upper Hale Road, Farnham
Telephone 01252 722 362 or email halecommunitycentre@gmail.com
Opportunities "IT" sessions held.
Woking
Moorcroft Community Centre
Moorcroft, Old School Place, Westfield, Woking
Telephone 01483 743 373 or email moorcroft@woking.gov.uk
Computer sessions held on Thursdays.
The Vyne Community Centre
Broadway, Knaphill, Woking
Telephone 01483 743 558 or email thevyne@woking.gov.uk
Computer classes Tuesday and Thursday.
Countywide
AbilityNet
Telephone Freephone helpline 0800 269545 or email enquiries@abilitynet.org.uk
AbilityNet has a network of friendly volunteers who can offer free computer support to older people and people with disabilities. They can help with if you have a virus, malfunction or software updates, need some help installing broadband, helping install and set up new software or are confused about updates or error messages, they can assist with choosing equipment to meet your particular needs, help install and set up new software, arranging settings and adjusting accessibility options.
BBC Webwise
Provides useful links, information on courses on a various computer related courses, including staying safe online.
Online Centres Network
Online Centres use the Learn My Way online courses to support and teach computer beginners. Over 5000 centres are based all around the country, providing friendly, expert guidance for those who need help with computers. You can search for your nearest Online Centre at Find a hub Online Centres Network.
Learn My Way
A website of free online courses for beginners, helping you develop digital skills to make the most of the online world.
Surrey Libraries
40 Surrey Libraries have Digital Buddies, where you can make an appointment and get free one to one support. Support includes learning to use the computers independently in the library for the first time, undertake basic computing tasks, file management, navigating and searching on the internet, using email and attachments and basic MS Word.