Lets Tech Together

12/10/2026

Due to transport issues, our team is unable to make it to the Bridlington Salvation Army UK today - so the drop-in is cancelled. We will be back there next week though, as part of . If you can't wait until next week, our sessions can be found here: https://letstechtogether.org/sessions.html - or contact us if you would like a home visit.

11/10/2026

Our website has had a huge update! Want to see where we are next? Bookmark https://letstechtogether.org/sessions.html to find out when and where our next free dropins are. Updated live from our sessions, managed by the CrisisConnect app.

Friendly help with phones, tablets and computers across the East Riding. No booking needed.

11/10/2026

💜🌍 International Day of the Girl Child 🌍💜

Today we celebrate girls around the world and recognise their strength, potential, creativity and right to learn, grow and have their voices heard. 👧✨

At Let’s Tech Together, we believe that digital skills and access to technology can help open doors. 💻📱

From learning new skills and exploring education to creating, communicating and discovering opportunities, technology can give young people the tools to learn, connect and have their voices heard.

But access isn't equal for everyone. That's why digital inclusion matters — making sure everyone has the opportunity to benefit from the digital world.

🌟 Every girl deserves the chance to dream big, learn new things and reach her full potential.

Today, let's encourage girls to be curious, confident, creative and courageous. 💜

10/10/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day 💚

Today is a reminder that mental health matters — and that looking after ourselves and supporting others is important every day, not just today.

Feeling isolated or disconnected can have a real impact on our wellbeing. At Let’s Tech Together, we see how technology can sometimes help people feel more connected. 📱💻❤️

A simple video call with family, a message to a friend, joining an online community, or finding information and support can help us feel a little less alone.

But technology isn't always easy to navigate — and that's where we can help. We provide friendly, jargon-free support to help people feel more confident and connected.

Today, why not:
💬 Check in with someone you care about
📞 Make that phone call
❤️ Ask someone how they really are
😊 Have a chat over a cuppa
🤝 Remember that it's okay to ask for help

You don't have to have all the answers. Sometimes, simply being there matters most. 💚

10/10/2026

💜🌿 World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 🌿💜

Today we recognise the incredible work of hospices, palliative care teams, carers and volunteers who support people and their families through some of the most difficult and important moments in life.

Hospice and palliative care isn't just about medical care. It's about comfort, dignity, compassion, choice and quality of life. 💜

At Let’s Tech Together, we know that technology can also help people stay connected when circumstances make everyday life more difficult. 📱💻

Technology can help people:
❤️ Stay in touch with family and friends
📹 Make video calls with loved ones who can't visit
🎵 Listen to favourite music
📸 Share precious photographs and memories
📱 Access information and support
💬 Keep communicating with the people who matter most

Sometimes it's the smallest connection that means the most.

Today, we say thank you to everyone who provides hospice and palliative care — and to the families, carers and volunteers who support loved ones with compassion and kindness. 🌿

💜 Everyone deserves dignity, comfort and connection.

10/10/2026

Our device recycling initiative, Pass IT on, is really starting to gather pace! We were able to donate some unused computer monitors to the Special Stars Foundation thanks to the incredible generosity of N3i who also arranged the handover. Thanks for your support - it’s fantastic to be making such a positive impact to worthy organisations in the local area!

More information about the scheme is available on our (freshly updated!) website - https://letstechtogether.org/pass-it-on.html - contact us today if you have devices to rehome or are in need.

Pictured are Neil from N3i and Kirsty from the Special Stars Foundation with our banner and the donated monitors.

10/10/2026

🏠❤️ World Homeless Day ❤️🏠

Today is an opportunity to raise awareness of homelessness and remember that behind every statistic is a person, a story and a life.

Homelessness can affect people for many different reasons, and sometimes the challenges are made even harder by the digital world we now live in. 📱💻

Without access to a phone, data, Wi-Fi or digital skills, it can be much harder to:

📄 Apply for benefits or housing
💼 Search and apply for jobs
📧 Stay in contact with support services
🏥 Access healthcare and appointments
📱 Keep in touch with friends and family
🔎 Find information and local support

At Let’s Tech Together, we believe digital inclusion is for everyone. Nobody should be excluded from essential services simply because they don't have the technology, connectivity or confidence to access them.

Today, let's remember that a little kindness, understanding and practical support can make a big difference. ❤️

🏠 Everyone deserves somewhere safe to call home.

10/10/2026

🥣❤️ Happy Porridge Day! ❤️🥣

Today we're celebrating the humble bowl of porridge — a warm, comforting and delicious way to start the day! 😋

But how can technology help with porridge? Well… quite a few ways! 📱💻

🥣 Find a new porridge recipe
🍓 Discover tasty toppings
⏱️ Set a timer so you don't burn the pan!
🛒 Add your ingredients to an online shopping list
📸 Take a photo of your perfect breakfast
💬 Share your favourite porridge combination with friends

Are you a traditional milk and honey person? 🍯
A berries and banana fan? 🍓🍌
Or do you prefer something completely different?

At Let’s Tech Together, we love showing how technology can be useful in all the little parts of everyday life.

So grab your spoon, get cosy and have a very oat-standing Porridge Day! 🥣😂

09/10/2026

📮💌 Happy World Post Day! 💌📮

Today we celebrate the wonderful world of post — from letters and postcards to parcels and the people who help deliver them. 📬❤️

In a world where so much communication happens instantly online, there’s still something special about receiving a handwritten letter or card through the letterbox. ✍️📮

At Let’s Tech Together, we love technology and all the ways it helps us stay connected — but we also know that not every connection needs to be digital! 😊

Today is a great excuse to:
💌 Write a letter to someone you haven’t spoken to for a while
📮 Send a postcard
📸 Share an old family photo
💬 Send a message to someone special
❤️ Or simply remember how good it feels to receive something personal through the post

Whether it arrives in your inbox or through your letterbox, staying connected is what matters! 💻📮❤️

09/10/2026

🥚🐣 Happy World Egg Day! 🐣🥚

Today we’re celebrating one of the most versatile foods around — the humble egg! 🍳

Boiled, scrambled, poached, fried, baked… there are so many ways to enjoy them! 😋

But did you know your phone can be just as useful in the kitchen? 📱👩‍🍳

Why not use your technology to:
🍳 Find a new egg recipe
🔎 Look up cooking times
📸 Take a photo of your culinary creation
🛒 Add ingredients to your online shopping list
💬 Share your favourite recipe with friends and family

At Let’s Tech Together, we believe technology isn't just about computers — it's about helping us with everyday life, too!

So whether you're having an egg for breakfast, baking a cake or trying out a new recipe today…

🥚 Have an egg-cellent World Egg Day! 🥚😂