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STAY BETTER CONNECTED DURING Fellow Champion, Mike Watson, added: “Our
LOCKDOWN WITH DORSET’S DIGITAL aim is to help people get over any hurdle that
might be preventing them from enjoying and
HOTLINE making the most of digital technology.
“Wherever you are in Dorset we are here, ready
and waiting to help with any technical enquiry
A team of dedicated volunteers is on hand to help hundreds of Dorset residents
stay connected during lockdown. you may have.”
Anyone can call the Dorset Digital Hotline with
Dorset Council’s Digital Champions, who used to hold regular surgeries in libraries,
have continued offering their expertise throughout the Coronavirus crisis via the a digital question on 01305 221048 weekdays
Digital Hotline. Now with another lockdown underway and winter just around the from 10am to 12noon.
corner, the Digital Champions are again urging people to contact them if they When calling outside those times people can
need help getting online. From setting up Zoom meetings to FaceTiming friends leave a message and a Digital Champion will
and family on their smartphones, the Champions are there to assist with any get back to them.
digital enquiry.
Digital Champion - Mike Watson
Dorset Council’s deputy leader, Cllr Peter Wharf, said: “One of the most important
things that helped get us through the last lockdown was the ability to digitally stay
in touch with our loved ones. “Our digital world also enabled people to work from
home, helped businesses stay alive and allowed children to keep up with their
education. “Technology can make a huge difference to people’s lives and help
them feel less isolated. “We would urge anyone who needs help with any aspect
of digital technology to call our hotline and benefit from the expertise of our G P Lewis
wonderful Digital Champions.”
Interior/Exterior Painter & Decorator
Since the Digital Hotline was launched in March, more than 450 people have
called in for assistance.
All aspects of painting and
Enquiries have ranged from ordering groceries online to setting up virtual Tai Chi
sessions and accessing NHS website services to solving more technical problems decorating undertaken including
with a laptop. Domestic, New builds, Refurbs
Digital Champion, Andy Penney, and Commercial.
said: “We would urge people to Qualified and with over 30 years
call us with whatever digital issue
they may have, however big or experience, will offer friendly
small the problem may seem.
advice if needed.
“A lockdown during the winter is  1st class finish If you require a job done hassle free
likely to be a particularly difficult by an honest, friendly tradesman
period for many people but  Free written quotes please give Gavin a call on
technology can really help by  Fully insured
k e e p i n g e v e r y o n e b e t t e r 01929 471704 or 07977
connected while making life  No job too small or big 047314, Email:
easier.” g.lewis515@btinternet.com.
Digital Champion - Andy Penney

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