Free digital sessions helping people get to grips with technology will be hosted by the council and partners during Get Online Week (October 20-26).

Whether it is simply learning how to send an email or tips on safe online shopping – there will be something for everyone.

Get Online Week is an annual campaign led by the Good Things Foundation charity aimed at bridging the digital divide.

City of Wolverhampton Council’s trusted partner network for Digital Wolves will be hosting activities online and in person throughout the week.

Cabinet Member for Governance and Digital at City of Wolverhampton Council, Councillor Jeszemma Howl, said: “Not everyone has access to the equipment or the confidence and knowledge to get online.

“We support Get Online Week as it aligns with our year-round work helping to get our communities connected so they are not left locked out of the opportunities available to them in an increasingly digital world. I would encourage everyone who can to attend one of these friendly, free sessions.”

Get Online Week sessions in Wolverhampton include:

• You, Me and the Net – Digital fun and games with the SNJ Charitable Trust at Gujarati Association, Mander Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0JZ, from 11am to 1pm on October 20. Call 07823 891071 to book.
• You, Me and the Net – Digital fun and games with the SNJ Charitable Trust at the Shree Krishan Mandir temple, 123 Penn Road, WV3 0DU, from 7pm to 9pm on October 21. Book on 07823 891071.
• You Me and the Net – SNJ Charitable Trust session at Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara, Duncan Street, WV2 3AJ, between 11am-1pm on October 23. Call 07823 891071 to book.
• Code Club for children aged 7-12 at Central Children’s Library, Snow Hill, WV1 3AX, on Monday October 20, 5.30pm-6.30pm. Booking essential on 01902 552023.
• Basic digital skills session including sending emails, safe online shopping and more at Aspiring Futures CIC, The Saplings, Parkfield Rd, WV4 6EL on October 20 10am-11.30am. Book on 01902 458770.
• Skill Up! Maths, English and digital skills drop-in session with Wolverhampton College at Central Library on October 21 from 12pm-2.30pm. No need to book.
• Secret Angels IT help drop-in session at Wednesfield Library, Well Lane, WV11 1XT, on October 21 between 10.30am-12.30pm.
• Secret Angels IT help drop-in session at Warstones Library, Pinfold Grove, WV4 4PT, on October 21 between 2.30pm-4.30pm.
• IT help drop-in session with the TLC College at Central Library on October 22 between 10am-1pm.
• Secret Angels IT help drop-in session at the Bob Jones Community Hub on October 22 between 10.30am-12.30pm.
• Secret Angels IT help drop-in session at Whitmore Reans Library on October 22 between 2.30pm-4.30pm.
• Help with Digital Skills at Central Library on October 23 between 10am-12pm. No need to book.
• Digital skills sessions with Job Change at 10 Red Lion St, WV14HL, on October 21 and 22 from 9am-12.30pm. Call 01902 714224 to book.
• Accessing Health and Wellbeing Digitally at the Wulfrun JobCentre, Wulfrun Square, Wolverhampton, WV1 3HF, on October 23 from 9.10am-11am.
• Phone Claims versus Online Claims at the Wulfrun JobCentre, Wulfrun Square, Wolverhampton, WV1 3HF, October 21 from 12.30pm-2.30pm.
• Digital Inclusion for those 50+ at the Wulfrun JobCentre, Wulfrun Square, Wolverhampton, WV13HF, on October 22 from 12pm to 2pm.

Online sessions include:

Craft and Chat session on October 20 between 5.30pm-6.30pm. No need to book just join via https://tinyurl.com/yc78sy6k

Book and Brew online book club. Chat about I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith on October 20 from 5.30pm-6.30pm. No need to book just join via https://tinyurl.com/y2fjn7pb

To see a full list of events visit Get Online Week 2025 | Digital Wolves

There is free public computer and Wi-Fi access and free access to eBooks, eMagazines and other online resources at all 16 Wolverhampton libraries. Please check with your local library for opening times.

Our trusted partner network Map of Digital Skills Centres | Get Online | Digital Wolves have a limited number of free SIMs provided by charity We Are Group and Vodafone to help people get free access to connectivity. 

They offer unlimited calls and text with 40GB of data a month, after the six months is up there is no contractual obligation and the SIM reverts to a Pay As You Go. You can also enquire about these via digitalwolves@wolverhampton.gov.uk

If you are on benefits, you can access cheaper broadband packages starting at £12, see Cheaper broadband and phone packages - Ofcom