Computing for the Housebound

We are able to offer the loan of a second-hand laptop computer, on a short-term basis, to people taking part. We have a number of volunteer mentors who will provide help to set up the computer and offer ongoing assistance and tuition when required. We plan to loan the computers for about six weeks to allow the housebound person to decide if the purchase of a computer will benefit them. Our tutors will help with setting up broadband and purchasing a computer.

We would like to hear from more housebound people, or their carers, who would like to take advantage of the scheme. For more information please phone Anne-Marie on 01952 211410.

New Telephone Scam

We received the following information from one of our members.

I received a telephone call last evening from an individual identifying himself as an AT&T Service Technician (could also be Telus) who was conducting a test on the telephone lines. He stated that to complete the test I should touch nine (9), zero (0), the hash sign (#), and then hang up.

Upon contacting the telephone company, I was informed that by pushing 90#, you give the requesting individual full access to your telephone line, which enables them to place long distance calls billed to your home phone number.

I was further informed that this scam has been originating from many local jails/prisons.

Recording of January Forum

Council Budget

Only a few days to Have Your Say

Telford & Wrekin residents are being given the chance to hold the Borough's purse strings and decide which services the council should spend money on.

You are being invited by the authority to complete an on-line survey to voice your opinions. It can be found at Budget Survey.

The survey closes at the end of January.