Useful Info
This page is used to give members useful information and signpost them to useful organisations or information
DORSET DIGITAL CHAMPIONS
Digital Champions are a group of friendly and patient volunteers who are good at explaining computers, without using jargon, and who have an enthusiasm for all things digital and look forward to the chance to show you how it works. We offer digital support for a wide range of issues, no problem too small.
Digital Champions can help people to
~ set up and use devices including mobile phones, tablets and computers
~ get online and show you how to do home shopping
~ access digital NHS services
~ set up Skype or Zoom to keep in contact with family or friends
The Digital Champions are now able to offer face to face advice at our libraries see details of which library and what time on their website
You will need to books a slot by calling the Digital Hotline on 01305 221048,
Dorset Digital Champions Web page
They also offer Over the phone help through the Dorset Digital Hotline, which can resolve most queries. Call us on 01305 221 048
Anyone can call the Dorset Digital Hotline with an IT question on 01305 221048 (select option 2) weekdays (excluding Bank Holidays) from 10am to 12 midday.
You can leave a message with your name and number outside of these times and we will call you back.
Dorset Short Stay Car Park Permit
Julie Chapman and her French Conversation group have identified a little-known scheme run by Dorset Council that may save you some money on car parking at a
large number of car parks in Dorset and, in particular, in Weymouth.
The scheme allows residents to purchase a virtual permit (accessed through an app on your phone). More information on the permit can be found at Dorset Council website Short Stay Car Park Permit page.
The permit allows:
A single car parking session for up to 2 hours every day in most of Dorset Council car parks
Up to two vehicles can be registered per permit (but only one can be parked at a time).
The permit costs £78 for 12 months and can be applied for at the Dorset Council MiPermit Portal.
Extra parking can be bought from the machine or the JustPark app if you need to park for more than two hours.
A small number of car parks are excluded from the scheme (here) but, given the sharp rise in car parking prices in Weymouth over this summer, this may be a cost-
effective option for members.