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Coffee, Cake and Computers in Canterbury

Coffee, Cake and Computers in Canterbury

Our Digital Champions have been doing fantastic work in the community, and Jake Huggett went along to join our Champion, Elsa Lewis, at her Coffee, Cake and Computer Club

Dover Recruitment and Support Fair

Dover Recruitment and Support Fair

Digital Kent was proud to attend Dover’s Recruitment and Support Fair, organised by Dover District Council and the Kent Area Team at the Department for Work and Pensions to help those looking for work in Dover.

Employability at Canterbury College

Employability at Canterbury College

Our Engagement Officers Jake Huggett and Steven Holdcroft attended Canterbury College for their employability day, and led almost 100 students in an interactive workshop on understanding digital skills.

Inspired Friendships in Maidstone

Inspired Friendships in Maidstone

We have been working closely with our friends at Inspired Friendships, a group working and engaging the retired community in Maidstone. Digital Kent has been invited to speak to their community twice now, with plans for many visits in the future!

Community Renewal Fund in Ashford

Community Renewal Fund in Ashford

April saw the first Job Club session at Stanhope Library, with loaned laptops from Digital Kent's Hardware Access Scheme. There are more job clubs planned in Tenterden, with the support of the Community Renewal Fund.

New 'social' broadband tariff launched

New 'social' broadband tariff launched

Sky launches specially discounted 'social tariff' for existing customers. Eligible households could half their monthly broadband bill. Ofcom calls for more 'social tariffs' to help support low-income households.