‘Get Online’ Initiative

Local MP Paul Goggins visited Benchill Community Centre to back “Get Online Day” – a community initiative to encourage people in Benchill to use the internet.

16 years after the World Wide Web was created, around a third of adults in England remain off-line having never used the internet. ‘Get Online Day’ offers people who have never used the web the opportunity to try it for the very first time.

“I am delighted to support the work Benchill Community Centre are doing to help local people access the internet.” Said Me Goggins.
“I started using the web about 10 years ago and know that it can help to save time, hassle and money if used correctly.”

“Get Online Day is particularly aimed at assisting adults in using the internet, but there have been a wide range of users today – from primary school children at St John’s School to pensioners from the Benchill estate. That is great news, as everyone should be able to use the internet, whether they are young or old.

“Using the internet is not something to be frightened of, and I am pleased that people locally are being given the opportunity to learn in a friendly and welcoming environment thanks to the Community Centre staff.”