Wokingham

Anybody who feels left behind by mobile phone technology can catch up thanks to workshops being run by volunteer pupils from The Holt School held at Wokingham Library this month.

Mobile phones are being used by an increasing number of Wokingham people but not everybody is familiar or comfortable with the technology and may not be getting the most out of it.

The Wokingham workshops will show people how to use the more advanced options on their phones as well as explaining the basics, such as how to make and answer calls, send texts and create address books to those who need more guidance..

Heather Dyson, reader development officer for adults, said: “Many of us take using a mobile phone for granted but not everybody finds it easy to get to grips with technology – and some of the people who may struggle with mobiles are the same people who could really benefit from them. For example; a mobile phone could be a lifeline for an older person or somebody with care needs but they may not be confident using one. The workshops are for those people as well as those who may just feel they haven’t quite got the hang of their phone yet.

”It is also great that young people from The Holt School are giving up their time to run these workshops that should really help some people.”

Wokingham Workshops will run from 10am to 11.20am and from 11.30am to 1pm on July 9 and 16.

Places are £2 and can be booked from Wokingham Library on (0118) 978 1368.

Wokingham Borough Council