Our Digital City aims to create a truly inclusive ‘smart city’ where no one is left behind and everyone can access the benefits of technology.
Knowle West Media Centre is collaborating with communities and organisations within Knowle West and across the city to share skills, tools and ways of working. Beyond Knowle West, we are working closely with Hartcliffe and Withywood, St Pauls, Easton, Barton Hill, Lockleaze and Southmead.
Through Our Digital City we want to improve access to information, services and opportunities for people across Bristol, so they can develop new skills and become more active in their communities. We are connecting people using new technologies, supporting social change and developing resources for the city.
Digital skills workshops, courses and events
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- We support attendees of our weekly computer class with help with laptops, phones, tablets and much more…
We welcome people of all ages from Knowle West and across Bristol to learn more about computers, the internet and technology. Do you need help to sort your CV, use your tablet or access online services, such as shopping online? Our friendly team offer free one-to-one sessions to help you get to grips with technology. Call 0117 903 0444 and ask for Lewis.
At St Paul’s Learning Centre we launched sessions helping people tackle their tech. In Barton Hill Settlement and Baggator Easton as part of our ‘train the trainer’ approach, we helped staff become confident workshop leaders. We have supported Knowle West Health Association with a social media strategy.
We’re always looking for new people and organisations to work with contact Zoe to get started today!
Digital manufacturing at The Factory
In 2017 local people worked with artist Mimi Chambre to revamp Filwood Broadway. At The Factory, they learnt how to construct and finish timber planters for growing flowers and herbs. The planter now sits proudly on the locally renamed ‘Filwood Boulevard’.
We are currently working with young mums from Knowle West Children’s Centre, developing digital fabrication skills and exploring business opportunities. They are learning how to use design software and laser cutting techniques to create products that could be the start of a small business.
We will soon have a mobile making kit bringing digital manufacturing to other areas. To arrange a visit or taster session at The Factory please get in touch with Jess.
Community Journalism
Community journalism training gives people the skills to write for local publications and websites – providing a platform for people to have their voices heard.
Classes include news and feature writing, interview skills, web management, editing, photography, podcasts, social media and blogging. The courses have helped many trainees gain the confidence to go into further education, work or volunteering. In 2017, we worked alongside the Jump Studios to deliver a 10 week ‘Jump into Journalism’ course for young people from across Bristol.
Contact Sue for more information on how you can get involved.
Bristol Approach to citizen sensing
The Bristol Approach to ‘Citizen Sensing’ aims to inspire and provide skills to as many people as possible to get involved in sensing, using sensing technology to benefit their community. The approach places emphasis on creative engagement, co-design, skills development and storytelling to make sense of data.
Through REPLICATE, we are currently working with a school, a community of cyclists and a group of taxi drivers in Easton to look at air quality in Bristol.
We are also currently offering introductory workshops for groups and organisations – please get in touch to find out more.
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