Jim Catterson, 79, is a recenlty retired auctioneer who never thought that he would get to grips with using a computer or the internet. His family are all confident at using computers and his son is even a CEO of a large computer company, but it was his granddaughter using her computer that recently sparked his interest …
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Category Archive: Visitor Stories
Oct 14 2011
Age is no barrier to getting online – hear Jim’s story
Life online, News, Online Basics, Our Stories, Visitor Stories
by Lighthouse
October 14, 2011
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Jun 28 2011
Go-On, come and have a go at getting online
Life online, News, Online Basics, Our Stories, Visitor Stories
by Lighthouse
June 28, 2011
July sees the national launch of the new Go-On web site [go-on.co.uk] which is aimed at helping people to get more out of life online. There are nine million people in the UK who have never used a computer, don’t have access to one, or don’t know how to get online, and over ten million who …
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Nov 30 2010
Mark Jones
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by Lighthouse
November 30, 2010
“Very helpful for beginners, and good for building up confidence.” Mark Jones
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Oct 30 2010
Atma
It was my first time to do flower classes, I will come again, it was such a good time to share with Pam and all the other ladies it made me happy and I wasn’t happy before I came here. That’s a special touch for us. Atma.
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Oct 30 2010
Rebecca
Rebecca has made some beautiful cards and has more confidence to try things herself. She has additional needs, multiple and sever learning problems and the people at the Lighthouse Project are excellent with Rebecca, very understanding and helpful. Written by Rebecca’s personal support worker.
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Oct 30 2010
Carol O’Connor
Carol recently attended one of our Card Making workshops. Since I started – this card workshop I have found out there is a lot to do with techniques, and as a totally blind lady and hard of hearing Eileen out tutor has been very good with me, she makes it very easy to do my …
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We can’t fault “Who Let The Dads Out” Saturdays. It’s a chance for my children to meet new friends and have a fabulous time doing so. They love all the activities to do.They play pool, craft, play games or just chat. The Bacon Butty is a bonus, and where else can you take your kids for 2 h…
We can’t fault “Who Let The Dads Out” Saturdays. It’s a chance for my children to meet new friends and have a fabulous time doing so. They love all the activities to do. They play pool, craft, play games or just chat. The Bacon Butty is a bonus, and where else can you take your kids for 2 …
“The Lighthouse Project in just one year has excelled in supporting and inspiring so many people in the local community often those in greatest need. The project now is becoming a busy, thriving , social and learning hub for those who have discovered it due to the teams enthusiasm. On a personal l…
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