Events

Events

Stay warm at home and safe online (in partnership with Changeworks)

Scams awareness – 31st March, 11am-12pm

Are you worried about being targeted by a scammer? ACE IT speaker Colin will take you through:

• How to identify, report and avoid scams.

• Safe online banking. Is it worth it?

There will be time at the end to ask questions.

Speaker: Colin Moss, ACE IT Scotland.

This event will benefit Edinburgh residents who want to learn how to deal with scams, cold calls and use the internet and online banking safely.

To book a place, click here.

Understanding smart meters – 24th March, 11am-12pm

Smart meters are being rolled out in homes across Scotland as part of a UK Government campaign. But what are they? What do they do? What’s the catch? Are they safe? Changeworks’ Affordable Warmth Advisor Ewan, will help you understand:

• What a smart meter is

• The benefits of having a smart meter in your home

• What to watch out for.

There will be time at the end to ask questions.

Speaker: Ewan Fraser, Affordable Warmth Volunteer Co-ordinator, Changeworks

This event will benefit Edinburgh residents who want to understand smart meters and get their questions answered by an impartial Changeworks Affordable Warmth Advisor.

To book a place, click here.

How to find the best heating or electricity deal – 17th March, 11am-12pm

Paying too much for your heating and electricity bills? Changeworks’ Affordable Warmth Advisor Ewan, will take you through:

• How to find the best energy deal online to keep bills low

• Switch energy supplier safely online

There will be time at the end to ask questions.

Speaker: Ewan Fraser, Affordable Warmth Volunteer Co-ordinator, Changeworks

This webinar will benefit Edinburgh residents who wants to find out how to reduce their heating and electricity bills, change their energy supplier online or would like to know more about the differences between tariffs and suppliers.

To book a place, click here.

Ace it: online basics

Runs at 11am on 23rd February, 2nd March, 16th March and 23rd March.

  • Week 1: Emails
  • Week 2: Online searching
  • Week 3: video calling
  • Week 4: staying safe on social media

Join us for one week or all four. There will be a Q&A at the end of every session.

 To find out more or to book your place, visit the Eventbrite page here or email Katie.