Community Development Action Hertfordshire

Digital Support Cafes

Rural Digtial Support Cafes

People come with a problem, and for a slice of cake, and leave feeling connected.

What are Digital Support Cafes?

Digital Support Cafes helps local people, communities, and organisations gain the skills and confidence to get online, use digital tools, and stay safe.

CDA Herts runs friendly, practical Digital Learner Drop-in Sessions in village halls across Hertfordshire. The project is funded by Clarion Futures and Auto Trader, supported by trained local Digital Champions and Digi-Buddies.

Residents in villages including Little Hadham, Datchworth, Benington, Tewin, Ickleford, Aston and Codicote have benefited from free, community-based sessions covering everyday online tasks.

What we do

Supporting residents through:

💳Online shopping & bills – safe payments, account set-up, and managing subscriptions.
💊Prescriptions & NHS App – ordering prescriptions and booking appointments.
📧Email & communication – email set-up, video calls, and staying in touch.
🖼️Photos & media – organising and sharing safely.
🔐Staying safe online – avoiding scams, protecting personal information, and spotting phishing.

“As a person of senior age living on my own and with no family nearby, I find the weekly IT support sessions invaluable in helping me keep afloat in an ever-changing digital world.”

🗓️ When

Digital Inclusion sessions run weekly or fortnightly in participating village halls. Each session lasts around 90 minutes and is free to attend.

📍Ickleford Village Hall – Monday, 11am-12:30pm
📍Aston Village Hall – Monday, 3:30pm-5:30pm
📍Datchworth Village Hall – Tuesday, 2pm-4pm
📍Little Hadham Village Hall – Wednesday, 1.30pm-3.30pm
📍Tewin Memorial Hall – Fortnightly Thursday, 2pm-4pm
📍Codicote, John Clements Sports Centre – Fortnightly Thursday, 2pm-4pm

Please note: Times may vary during holidays. Check with your local hall or email rural.digital@cdaherts.org.uk before attending.

Get involved

We are always looking for local volunteers to sustain and grow Digital Support Cafes across rural Herts.

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