GoOnLine is a drop-in service which helps older people in rural areas, including OPAL Club members, learn how to access the internet with the one-to-one support of volunteers. The service aims to foster use of the internet to pursue peoples’ personal interests.
Please note that normal sessions are temporarily suspended due to the present circumstances of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
However, we are pleased to announce that we have volunteers who are willing to support over the phone, anyone who is over 60 in rural West Cheshire who is in isolation and having difficulties with their phones, laptops or tablets
You can book to speak to a volunteer by phoning the organiser Jean Toyn on 07923 425 239
We have volunteers available on the days and times as demonstrated below.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
| 1400 -1500 | 1000 – 1100 1400 – 1500 1500 – 1600 | 1000 – 1100 1400 – 1500 | 1000 – 1100 1500 – 1600 |
In normal times our GoOnLine drop-in sessions are held in the following venues:
Ashton Hayes: Library in the Parish Rooms, West End, Ashton Hayes CH3 8AB
The service runs weekly on Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 midday in conjunction with Ashton Timebank.
Please note sessions at this location have to be pre-booked by contacting Jean Toyn 07923 425239 or Caroline Massos 01829 751398)
Farndon: Lewis’ of Farndon Coffee Shop, High Street, Farndon CH3 6PU.
The service runs on Thursdays and the sessions run from 9.30 am to 11.30 am. The next session to be announced.
Frodsham: The Queen’s Head, 92 Main Street, WA6 7AR
The service runs on Mondays and the sessions run from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. The next session to be announced.
Frodsham: The King’s Church, Chester Road, Frodsham, WA6 6XR.
The service runs on Wednesdays and the sessions run from 1.30 pm to 15.30 pm. Sessions are temporarily suspended.
Malpas: The Young Person’s Centre, 1 Chester Road, SY14 8HT
The service runs on Thursday’s from 10.30am -12.30pm. Sessions are temporarily suspended.
Oakmere: The Lounge, Chester Road CW8 2HB.
Sessions are currently suspended due to venue closure.
Tarporley Garden Centre: Tarporley Road, Cotebrook, CW6 9EE
Tuesday sessions run 10 am to 12 mid-day. Sessions are temporarily suspended.
Thursday sessions run 10 am to 12 mid-day. Sessions are temporarily suspended.
Tattenhall: Alison’s Country Kitchen, Jupiter House, High Street, Tattenhall, CH3 9PX
The service runs on Mondays and the sessions run from 9.30 am to 11.30 am. Sessions are temporarily suspended.
For more information, contact: goonline@opalservices.org.uk or call Jean Toyn on 07923 425239
If you have IT skills and would like to volunteer to help with this service, please contact us – we would be delighted to hear from you.