Free To Use I.T. In The Area

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South Forum Office
We promote the use of computers and offer the opportunity for anyone to visit our office at the Farrington Jubilee Community Centre.  We can offer advice on how to start learning about computers and offer support, internet access, scanner, digital camera, computer and printer.   Please feel free to contact Anthony Gonzalez on 0191 522 8447 or by email anthony@southforum.org.uk

Free Online Capacity Development Tools

If you are part of a community group and would like to register for free access to both Flashmeeting and Hexagon please contact Anthony Gonzalez on anthony@southforum.org.uk. The service is offered at no charge and only requires a basic PC and broadband internet connection.

Doxford Park Electronic Village Hall offers: -  

• Free access to 20 multimedia PCs with Microsoft Office software, networked CD-ROMs and subscription web sites
• Free access to the Internet and e-mail
• Fax, photocopying and facilities
• Networked colour and black and white printing for a small fee  

Contact details

Doxford Park Electronic Village Hall, Doxford Park Community Library, Mill Hill Road, Doxford Park, Sunderland, SR3 2ND

Telephone (0191) 553 5740 - Fax (0191) 553 5740

Farringdon Jubilee Centre is a community facility that is the focus for key services and learning opportunities in the Farringdon area.

A community base from which to run projects such as Job Linkage and Family Learning

Access to a range of telematics including internet and up-to-date IT facilities, providing training in job related skills.

A community base including meeting rooms and crèche facilities to enable community group to access provision.   Appropriate training and access to key services to enable residents to access the labour market.  Family learning opportunities and community development.

Contact details

Farringdon Jubilee Centre, Allendale Road, Farringdon, Sunderland, SR3 3EL

Telephone/fax 0191 5228447 - E-mail: info@jubileecentre.net

Silksworth Library

Address Vane Street Silksworth Sunderland SR3 1HW Tel: (0191) 553 6170  Email: Silksworth.Library@sunderland.gov.uk Opening Hours Monday 9.30 am - 12.30pm 1.30 pm - 7.00 pm Tuesday 9.30 am - 12.30 1.30 pm - 5.00 pm Wednesday 9.30 am - 12.30pm 1.30 pm - 5.00 pm Thursday Closed Friday 9.30 am - 12.30 pm 1.30 pm - 7.00 pm Saturday 9.00 am - 12 noon   What's on  Weekly Coffee Morning - Every Friday 9.30-11.00am (Term time only) Services   Activities for children Community Information Disabled Access Internet Access Large Print Books Music scores for loan Nursery and Playgroup Loans Storytimes for children Talking Books

Were is the nearest free kiosk?

Park Lane Bus station, City Centre, Sunderland

Outside Marks and Spencer's, 248 High Street, West, Sunderland, SR1 3DD.

Free Touchscreen Services
You can access services from Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland councils, such as:

• Visitor and tourist information across the region
• Tourist Information is available for the Tyne and Wear region
• Places to visit
• Accommodation listings
• Travel and transport
• Nightlife - Dining out - Regional events
• Things to see and do

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