Among the projects that West End Morecambe Big Local (WEM) has recently commissioned are a growing number of smaller initiatives.
Whilst this project has remained on the back burner since supporting both local primary schools with £27,000 worth of computers during the pandemic, we have been investigating other opportunities. We hope to develop a commission that will support individuals who have lagged behind in digital skills. A key issue is how to provide support in a way that is welcoming and reduces the anxiety of the digital world and of learning settings.
One of our discussions has been with Lancaster & Morecambe College who have experience of working with some local groups, and the technical capacity to deliver such a project. Whilst talks have focussed on the digital aims of this work other potential opportunities have also come up.
Watch this space for more news.
This news story is extracted from the latest WEM Newsletter (Autumn, 2023), which is delivered free to every home in the West End of Morecambe. You can read or download the full newsletter here:
