Creative Computer Club

Creative Computer Club starts up at Culture House Sunderland on Tuesday 3 November, and it's not a one-off — it's a series of drop-in sessions that run every Tuesday morning through the autumn and into the winter. The first few are 3, 10, 17 and 24 November, and then it carries on 1, 8 and 15 December, so you can pop in once or keep coming back.

It's set up as a welcoming space for anyone who's new to computers or just wants to expand their digital skills. Because it's a drop-in, you don't have to commit to the whole run; you can just turn up when it suits you. The sessions are for over-16s, and they're run in a relaxed setting, so there's no pressure to know anything before you walk through the door. The idea is to discover practical tools, explore digital creativity and build up your confidence with technology at your own pace.

It's less about following a rigid syllabus and more about seeing what computers can actually help you create. If you've always felt a bit out of your depth with a keyboard or a screen, this is a good way to get comfortable with the basics and then start playing around with things you might never have tried on your own. It's as much about the creative side as the technical one, and it's aimed at adults, so you'll be in a room with people in a similar boat.

Each session runs from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Tuesday mornings, held at Culture House Sunderland on Level 2 in the Living Room. Entry is free, though booking is advised, so it's worth getting your name down before you head in.