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Spark iT

Promoting digital inclusion and empowering Somerset residents to improve their skills and access support and learning. 

Free digital advice and drop-ins

We are working with community spaces to set up and run free Digital Cafés, hubs and drop ins across the county. Run by our friendly and supportive team of volunteer Digital Champions, they are free to attend and open to people of all ages and abilities.

Digital Cafés can provide several benefits:

  • Support people to use digital devices safely and build their confidence
  • Help people to access digital services and support to improve their health and wellbeing
  • Facilitate access to devices and free data. 

I love giving back to the community and helping the older generation.  My job, that I love doing, is to teach them about all the complicated things in more layman’s terms. Honestly, it’s so rewarding and good for the soul.

– Q, Spark iT Digital Champion

Digital Café dates, times and locations

  • Bridgwater – the Town Hall, every Tuesday from 10am-12pm
  • Bridgwater – ReCreation Community Hub, every Friday from 12-2pm 
  • Burnham-on-Sea – the Waffle Hub at the Methodist Church on College Street, every Monday from 12-2pm, Tuesday from  12-2pm and Wednesday from 10am-12pm
  • Chard – Eleos Café, every Friday from 10am-12pm
  • Chard*the Library, every other Friday from 10-11:30am
  • Crewkerne* – the Library, every Friday from 10am-12pm
  • Dulverton – Fishers Mead Retirement Housing Community Centre, Thursday 5 December and Thursday 9 January, 10:30am-12:30pm
  • Frome – Cheese & Grain, every Thursday from 10am-12pm
  • Frome* – Medical Centre, every Tuesday from 10am-12pm, and every Thursday from 4pm-6pm
  • Glastonbury – St. John’s Church, every Monday from 10am-12pm
  • HighbridgeThe Purplespoon Cafe, monthly (next on Monday 6 January, 10am-12pm)
  • HighbridgeMorland Community Hub, every Wednesday, 10-11:30am
  • LangportBluebell Community Café, once a month (next date Wednesday 8 January, 2-4pm)
  • Luxborough – the village hall, once a month (first session Tuesday 7 January from 10am-12pm)
  • Minehead – Minehead Eye, every Thursday from 1-3pm
  • Queen Camel*the Memorial Hall, every second Tuesday of the month from 10:30am-12pm
  • Shepton Mallet* – the Library, every Thursday from 2-4pm
  • Somerton Community Library, every Thursday from 10:30am-1pm and 2-4:30pm.
  • TauntonTaunton Minster (formerly St. Mary Magdalene Church), every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 10am-12pm
  • Taunton* – Priorswood Community Centre, every Wednesday from 1:30-3:30pm (£2 charge for refreshments)
  • Taunton* – the Library every Thursday from 11am-12pm
  • Watchet – the Library, every Thursday from 10:30am-12pm
  • Wellington*the Library, every Tuesday from 11am-12pm
  • Wellington – bookable help available at the Best Before Food Bank in The Well Christian Centre, every Tuesday from 3-5pm. (Call  07940 196095)
  • Wellington – St. John’s Church every Tuesday, 10am-12pm (beginning  on Tuesday 7 January)
  • Wells* – bookable IT Help Sessions at the Library, every Wednesday and Thursday from 10:30-11:30am. (Call 0300 1232224)
  • Williton – the Williton Talking Café every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 1-2:30pm
  • Wincanton – the Balsam Centre, every Wednesday from 10am-12pm 
  • Yeovil – Birchfield Community Centre, every Tuesday from 12:30-2:30pm
  • YeovilThe Gateway, every Friday from 10am-12pm (beginning Friday 6 December)

We recommend contacting the venue before attending as Digital Café timings may vary.

*These Digital Cafés are delivered by Spark iT partners, including the Library Service, Somerset Council and Frome Medical Centre.

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Volunteer with us

Our Digital Cafés and events are supported by a dedicated team of volunteer Digital Champions who enjoy helping others and love seeing the positive impact they make. We’re looking for people to join them, regularly or occasionally. 

Spread the word!

Download and display our posters and let your community know about our Digital Cafés or volunteering as a Digital Champion.

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Make a device referral

If you know someone who would benefit from a free digital device or data to access employment and volunteering opportunities or support with their wellbeing, you can make a referral by completing our online request form.

Join us as a partner

If you’d like join our efforts to tackle digital exclusion – whether that’s by setting up your own Digital Café or offering training to those you support – we would love to hear from you! 

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