Free to use I.T. in our area

Online surfing advice for parents and kids

Internet users are naturally concerned about security, such as privacy of e-mail, whether to send credit card details over the internet or whether their children can come across undesirable websites. These are all common, valid concerns, but there are measures such as the ones below, you can take to guarantee these don’t happen.

Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware. Download it here.

AVG Anti-Virus is a free and effective way to help keep you PC safe. AVG anti virus

The BBC also offers crime prevention advice at http://www.bbc.co.uk/crime/prevention/childrenonline.shtml

ICRA - helping parents with online choices

In Windows XP you can set Content Advisor which can control how much of the Internet a person can view using ratings. To do this, click on the Start button on your PC, then click on Control Panel, then Network and Internet Connections, then click on Internet Options, then Content and Enable, once finished click Ok.

E-mails
To safeguard your e-mail address you should only give it to individuals of your choice. Sometimes e-mail addresses are obtained by companies who send you junk e-mails known as ‘spam’. You can try to avoid these by not giving your e-mail address on forms you fill in and never reply to unsolicited e-mails.

It’s all about trust!
Inform children and young people of the risks on the Internet and discuss any concerns you may have, make them aware that they should never meet anyone from the Internet and can talk to you anytime about any concerns they may have.

South Forum Office
We promote the use of computers and offer the opportunity for anyone to visit our office in South and can offer advice on how to start learning about them.

We offer support, internet access, scanner, digital camera, computer and printer.

If anyone is interested please feel free to contact us on 0191 522 8447 and speak to Jackie Development Coordinator and arrange a time you would like to come in.

Doxford Park Electronic Village Hall offers: -  

• Free access to 20 multimedia PCs with Microsoft Office software, networked CD-ROMs and subscription web sites
• Free access to the Internet and e-mail
• Fax, photocopying and facilities
• Networked colour and black and white printing for a small fee  

Contact details

Doxford Park Electronic Village Hall
Doxford Park Community Library
Mill Hill Road
Doxford Park
Sunderland
SR3 2ND

Telephone (0191) 553 5740
Fax (0191) 553 5740

Farringdon Jubilee Centre is a community facility that is the focus for key services and learning opportunities in the Farringdon area.

A community base from which to run projects such as Job Linkage and Family Learning

Access to a range of telematics including internet and up-to-date IT facilities, providing training in job related skills.

A community base including meeting rooms and crèche facilities to enable community group to access provision.   Appropriate training and access to key services to enable residents to access the labour market.  Family learning opportunities and community development.

Contact details

Farringdon Jubilee Centre

Allendale Road

Farringdon

Sunderland

SR3 3EL

Telephone/fax 0191 5228447

E-mail: jubileecentre2002@yahoo.co.uk

Silksworth Library

Address Vane Street Silksworth Sunderland SR3 1HW Tel: (0191) 553 6170  Email: Silksworth.Library@sunderland.gov.uk Opening Hours Monday 9.30 am - 12.30pm 1.30 pm - 7.00 pm Tuesday 9.30 am - 12.30 1.30 pm - 5.00 pm Wednesday 9.30 am - 12.30pm 1.30 pm - 5.00 pm Thursday Closed Friday 9.30 am - 12.30 pm 1.30 pm - 7.00 pm Saturday 9.00 am - 12 noon   What's on  Weekly Coffee Morning - Every Friday 9.30-11.00am (Term time only) Services   Activities for children Community Information Disabled Access Internet Access Large Print Books Music scores for loan Nursery and Playgroup Loans Storytimes for children Talking Books

Were is the nearest free kiosk?

Park Lane Bus station, City Centre, Sunderland

Outside Marks and Spencers, 248 Hight Street, West, Sunderland, SR1 3DD.

Free Touchscreen Services
You can access services from Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland councils, such as:

• Visitor and tourist information across the region
• Tourist Information is available for the Tyne and Wear region
• Places to visit
• Accommodation listings
• Travel and transport
• Nightlife - Dining out - Regional events
• Things to see and do

Travel	Nights Out	Mapping	Council Services