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WHEATLEY Group has just opened its 38th Click & Connect centre – and it’s the first in Edinburgh. Our free computer learning


Kids enjoy fun in the sun at new play park


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IDS are delighted to have a brand new play area thanks to local owners and tenants working


together. Local residents on the south side of Glasgow noticed that an unused green space in Auldhouse was muddy and only used by local dog walkers. Local children had been playing in the space so the residents association decided to try and get some equipment for them to play on. At the residents’ association meeting, supported by YourPlace, they set out to find funding to make the dream a reality. Within a matter of months, funding was secured from Glasgow City Council and our sister organisation GHA. Local mum, Lorraine Garner, was part of the residents’ group behind the project. She said: “It’s really made a difference - it has definitely brightened up the place and is somewhere everyone in the local community can use. It’s great to have somewhere safe for the kids to play.” Lorraine’s eight year old son Tristan


centre can help you get online. The latest centre is based in Slateford Green Community Centre. The centre is home to a variety of groups including a youth café, Deaf Action Scotland, Fresh Start Community Cooking group and the South West Employability Hub. Each group uses the centre at an allocated time. There’s free wifi, it’s wheelchair accessible and has a fully functional kitchen. The six computers mean you


HANG ON: Tristan and mum Lorraine are enjoying the new space


loves the new play area. He said: “It’s fab! My favourite bit is swinging on the ropes!” Lesley McGregor, GHA Better Lives Officer, said: “We were delighted to help the Auldhouse Residents’ Association bring this unused piece of land back to life. The local residents were instrumental in making this happen and we’re pleased to see local children having lots of fun in the new play area.”


can get online – it might help you find work, gain qualifications or even just access cheaper online shopping. You can even access our online services. Don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, we can help. There is training available from Cre8te Opportunities Digital Skills Academy which offers computer based training at various levels, from classes for complete beginners to professionally accredited qualifications in Microsoft packages. For more information or to sign


up for the classes, contact info@ digitalskillsacademy.org.uk or call 0131 661 8888. They can also tell you about the ‘Digital Skills for All’ courses operating all over Edinburgh and help you find the one nearest to you. To find out more, check out the Click & Connect facebook page: www.facebook.com/ clickconnect


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