Digital Champions are a group of friendly and patient volunteers who are good at explaining computers, without using jargon. We have an enthusiasm for all things digital and look forward to the chance to show you how it works.
We offer digital support for a wide range of issues, no problem is too small.
We can help you to:
- set up and using devices including mobile phones, tablets and computers
- get online and show you how to do home shopping
- access digital NHS services
- set up Skype or Zoom to keep in contact with family or friends
Over the phone
You can call 01305 221048 to book a Digital Champion session.
If you need telephone help with a digital query, please call AbilityNet's helpline 03001800028. AbilityNet are a national charity who give free technology support to disabled and older people.
In person
We run Digital Champion sessions in libraries and other community buildings.
Call the Digital Hotline on 01305 221048 to book a session or for Dorset Council areas (not BCP) you can book using the relevant link here:
Digital Champions Purbeck and East Dorset (office365.com)
Digital Champions South, West and Central (office365.com)
Digital Champions North Dorset (office365.com)
Venue
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions on Thursday from 9:30am to midday.
Bookable by contacting Yarn Barton on 01308 805060 or visiting their website Beaminster Digital Champions.
Venue
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions:
- Tuesday from 10am to 12:25pm
- on Fridays every 2 weeks from 10:30am to midday
Venue
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions on:
- Monday from 10:15am to 11:45am
- Wednesday from 10am to 1pm
- Wednesday from 4pm to 5pm
- Friday from 10:15am to 11am
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Burton Bradstock Community Library
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions:
- every Monday 2pm to 3pm
- every Wednesday 10:30am to 11:30am
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Charlton Marshall Parish Rooms
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions every 2 weeks on Tuesdays from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
Venue
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions every Monday from 2:15pm to 4:30pm.
Somerford ARC
We run Digital Champion sessions every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm.
Contact the ARC to book.
Christchurch Library
We run Digital Champion sessions at Christchurch Library on Thursday at:
- 10am to midday
- 2:30pm to 5:30pm
Please contact the library directly to book.
Venue
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions every Thursday from 10am to 12:15pm.
Venue
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions every Wednesday 10:15am to 12:30pm.
Venue
Dorchester Library and Learning Centre on:
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions:
- every Monday from 10:10am to 12:35pm
- every Tuesday from 10am to 12:50pm
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PIP Cafe, Poundbury
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions at PIP Cafe every Thursday afternoon.
Venue
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions:
- every Tuesday from 10:15am to 12:30pm
- every Wednesday from 10am to 1pm
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions on the first and third Tuesday of the winter months from 2:30pm to 4pm.
Sessions are held during the winter. Please call ahead to confirm they're on.
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions:
- every Saturday from 10am to 1pm
- every Monday from 10:10am to 12:25pm
- every Thursday from 10am to midday
Highcliffe Library
We run Digital Champion sessions on the first and second Tuesday of every month 10am to 1pm.
Please contact the library directly to book.
Venue
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions every Monday 10am to 12:45pm.
Venue
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions every Friday 3pm to 5:15pm.
Venue
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions on alternate Tuesdays from 2pm to 3:30pm.
Pavilion in the Park (PIP Poundbury)
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions term time on Thursdays from 2pm to 4:15pm.
Contact Us - Prince of Wales Surgery, Dorchester & Portesham
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions on Monday afternoons from 2pm to 4:15pm. Call the hotline or speak to the surgery to book.
Venue
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions:
- every Monday from 10:10am to 12:25pm
- every Thursday from 1:15pm to 3:30pm
Venue
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions:
- every Thursday 2pm to 4pm
- every Friday 11am to 1pm
Venue
Sturminster Newton Learning Centre
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions on:
- Monday from 9:30am to 1pm
- Wednesday from 9:30am to 4:30pm
Venue
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions every Monday 2pm to 5pm.
Venue
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions every Monday 10am to midday.
Venue
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions every 2 weeks on Monday 2pm to 4:45pm.
Venue
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions:
- every Tuesday 2pm to 4pm
- every Thursday 10am to 11:30am
- every Friday 1pm to 3pm
Venue
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions every Thursday 10:30am to 1:30pm.
Venue
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions every Friday 10am to 12:15pm.
Chickerell Community Library
We run Digital Champion sessions at Chickerell Community Library every Saturday 10am to midday.
These are drop-in sessions so you do not need to book.
Littlemoor Library
We run Digital Champion sessions at Littlemoor Library every Tuesday 2pm to 4pm.
Weymouth Library
We run Digital Champion sessions at Weymouth Library every:
- Monday 2pm to 4pm
- Alternate Tuesday 10:30am to 12:45pm
- Wednesday from 10:15am to 1pm
Wyke Regis Library
Wyke Regis Library We run Digital Champion sessions every Wednesday from 2:30pm to 5:15pm.
Venue
Day and time
We run Digital Champion sessions every Tuesday 10:30am to 12:45pm.