Spark-IT Project

06/10/2026

💻NEWS 📰

A new Digital Cafe is launching in Wellington tomorrow ✅
The sessions will be running in the Kings Arms Community Hub

➡️ Sessions: Wednesday 2 to 4pm ⬅️
Feeling daunted by digital? Come along and we can work it out together.

Our knowledgeable volunteer Digital Champions are here to help with any questions you have about using your phone or laptop.
There is no such thing as a stupid question.

Please tell your friends and family who may not see this post. Thank you 🙂



Our Digital Champions are brought to you with support from Spark Somerset

05/10/2026

The next digital cafe session in Nether Stowey will be on Wednesday 7 October from 1030 to 1200 in The Thomas Poole Library

Pop in with any questions and problems and our volunteer Digital Champions will do their best to help.

01/10/2026

What would Somerset’s youth sector look like on a ? Find out in our Somerset Youth Alliance Impact report.

Our new Somerset Youth Alliance Impact Report 2023–26 gives you a glimpse of what happens when people come together to strengthen youth work.

Over the last three years, we’ve brought organisations together, created spaces for youth workers to learn and connect, and helped make sure young people’s voices have a place in the conversation.

This year alone, that’s meant 47 organisations involved, 56 youth workers trained, 8 Peer Networks and £39,000 secured for youth voice work.

But what matters most isn’t just what we’ve delivered. It’s what those connections make possible: new ideas being shared, youth workers supporting one another, organisations working collaboratively, and young people having more opportunities to influence the things that affect them.

Our Impact Report brings those numbers and stories together, celebrating three years of progress across Somerset’s youth sector.

A huge thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey so far.

Have a read of the full report: https://www.sparksomerset.org.uk/somerset-youth-alliance/

And if you’re part of Somerset's youth sector, what would you miss on a ?

01/10/2026

📍Next session & Location in Langport
Wednesday 14 October – The Bluebell Community Café Bluebell Cafe, Old Kelway, Somerton Rd, Langport TA10 9SJ

💻☕Join Us at the Digital Café!
Need a bit of help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Want to build your digital confidence in a relaxed and friendly setting? Come along to our Digital Café, running every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 14:00–16:00.
Whether you're stuck on emails, apps, online forms—or just want to learn something new—we're here to help!
🗓No need to book – just drop in!

📍Upcoming Dates & Locations:
• Wednesday 14 October – The Bluebell Community Café Bluebell Cafe, Old Kelway, Somerton Rd, Langport TA10 9SJ
• Wednesday 11 November – The Angel Bow Street, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9PQ
• Wednesday 9 December – The Bluebell Community Café
• Wednesday 13 January – The Angel
• Wednesday 10 February – The Bluebell Community Café
• Wednesday 10 March – The Angel

29/09/2026

Running a charity or community group often means wearing lots of hats... sometimes all at once!

If fundraising, safeguarding, HR or governance are part of your role, we've got plenty coming up that could help.

Our team is busy getting ready for another brilliant week of free training and events, giving you opportunities to learn something new, connect with others and pick up practical tips you can take straight back to your organisation.

This week:

Meet the Funder: National Lottery Community Fund Learn more about their funding programmes and what they're looking for in applications. Tuesday, 12.30pm, Online, Free
https://www.sparksomerset.org.uk/training/meet-the-funder-national-lottery-community-fund/

Coffee & Connect for Fundraisers Join fellow fundraisers for coffee, conversation and peer support. Thursday, 9.30am, Chard, Free
https://www.sparksomerset.org.uk/event/coffee-connect-for-fundraisers-oct-26/

Lunch & Learn: Is Your Safeguarding Policy Fit for Purpose? A practical look at safeguarding policies that work in the real world. Online, 12.30pm, Free
https://www.sparksomerset.org.uk/training/lunch-learn-is-your-safeguarding-policy-fit-for-purpose-2/

Whatever your role, there's something to help you and your organisation thrive.

Take a look at everything we've got coming up and book your place!

View Training and Events:https://www.sparksomerset.org.uk/training-and-events/

28/09/2026

➡️➡️ See our Digital Cafe dates, times and locations here:

Bishops Lydeard – the village hall, 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 10:30-11:30am.

Bridgwater – Bridgwater Arts Centre, every Tuesday from 10am-12pm.

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, 10am-12pm
Chard* – the Library, every Friday, 10-11am

Crewkerne* – the Library, every Friday, 10am-12pm

Frome* – Medical Centre, every Tuesday, 10am-12pm, and every Thursday, 4pm-6pm
Frome – Cheese & Grain, every Thursday, 10am-12pm

Glastonbury – St. John’s Church, every Monday, 10am-12pm

Henstridge – Village Hall, next 14th October 10:30am-12:30pm

Langport – Sessions at The Bluebell: 14 October, 9 December, 10 February Sessions at The Angel: Wednesdays 11 November, 13 January, 10 March. Sessions at both venues run from 2-4 pm

Martock – the library, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1:30-3:30pm

Minehead – Minehead Eye, every Thursday 1.30 – 3.30

Nether Stowey – the Thomas Poole Library, first Wednesday of the month, 10:30am-12pm

North Petherton – the Library – first Wednesday each month – 2-4pm

Porlock – the Library, Tuesdays, 10.30 to 11.30am. Call 01643 862763 to book

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

South Petherton – the Library, Thursday from 10am-12pm

Taunton – Lisieux Way Methodist Church,
Tuesdays, 10am – 12pm (except the 1st of the month)
Taunton – Priorswood Community Centre, every Wednesday from 1:30-3:30pm
Taunton* – the Library every second and fourth Wednesday from 10am-12pm, and Thursdays from 11am-12pm

Wellington* – the Library, every Tuesday from 11am-12pm
Wellington – Best Before Food Bank in The Well Christian Centre, every Tuesday, 3-5pm. Call 07490 196095 to book
Wellington – St. John’s Church every Tuesday, 10am-12pm

Wells* – IT Support Sessions at the Library, every Wednesday and Thursday, 10:30-11:30am. Call 0300 1232224 to book

Williton – the Williton Talking Café, the first and third Tuesday of the month, 1-3pm

Wincanton – the Balsam Centre, every Wednesday, 10am-12pm

Woolavington – The Community Hub at Bitham Walk Hall, every Wednesday, 11am-1pm

Yeovil – the Library, Mondays, 12:30-4pm, and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30am
Yeovil – Birchfield Community Centre, every Tuesday, 12:30-2:30pm

This page is updated regularly, so keep an eye out for new Cafés, or changes to dates or times.

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

Link below in comments to more info ⬇️



Supported by Spark Somerset

25/09/2026

💚 What if Somerset’s volunteers disappeared for a day?

All across the county volunteers make an incredible difference every single day.

As part of our campaign, we're highlighting the impact volunteers have and why they matter more than ever.

📊 Read about this in our latest Impact Report: 👉 https://www.sparksomerset.org.uk/news/weve-published-our-2025-26-impact-report/

🙌 Thank you to every volunteer who is helping Somerset’s organisations!

💚

24/09/2026

We’re back at the Minehead Eye! 👋

After our temporary summer relocation, Spark iT Digital Support is back at the Minehead Eye every Thursday afternoon, 1–3pm.

Need a hand with your phone, tablet or laptop? Struggling with emails, apps, online forms or just something digital that won’t do what you want it to do?

Pop in and see our volunteer Digital Champions for friendly digital support – everyone is welcome. 🙂

📍 Minehead Eye
🗓️ Every Thursday
⏰ 1–3pm

No question is too small. Come along and we’ll do our best to help.



Supported by Spark Somerset

23/09/2026

💻☕Join Us at the Digital Café!
Need a bit of help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Want to build your digital confidence in a relaxed and friendly setting? Come along to our Digital Café, running every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 14:00–16:00.
Whether you're stuck on emails, apps, online forms—or just want to learn something new—we're here to help!
🗓No need to book – just drop in!

📍Upcoming Dates & Locations:
• Wednesday 14 October – The Bluebell Community Café Bluebell Cafe, Old Kelway, Somerton Rd, Langport TA10 9SJ
• Wednesday 11 November – The Angel Bow Street, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9PQ
• Wednesday 9 December – The Bluebell Community Café
• Wednesday 13 January – The Angel
• Wednesday 10 February – The Bluebell Community Café
• Wednesday 10 March – The Angel