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🛠️ We've only gone and made Bingo even better.

Make A Makey Bingo is a drop-in challenge at Build & Brew — our free Thursday afternoon making sessions at the Lighthouse Project in Middleton.

How it works: grab something from the bag — Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, sensors, whatever — and make something that does the thing on the card. First to get a line shouts "Make A Makey!" and wins a biscuit. Full house gets the GOOD biscuits.

Every square is doable with free, open source tools. No experience needed. No registration. No catch.

Because the best future is one we all build, we all own, and we all use. 💪

Every Thursday 2–4pm. Just turn up.

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Free Electronics & Code Course at The Lighhouse Project, Middleton, 11th and 13th May -10:00am-2:00pm - More information in the comments.

🔌💡 Want to build your own smart devices — and actually understand how they work?

We're running a free two-session electronics and coding programme at The Lighthouse Project in Middleton, and there are still places available.

📅 Session 1 — Monday 11 May, 10am–2pm
📅 Session 2 — Wednesday 13 May, 10am–2pm

You'll get hands-on with real circuits, learn to code for physical hardware, and work with Arduino microcontrollers — from scratch, together. No experience needed. No lectures. Just doing.

🎁 Complete both sessions and your finished project is yours to keep.

With Atom Valley bringing up to 20,000 new jobs to Rochdale, Bury and Oldham — including the new Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing Centre right here at Kingsway — electronics and digital skills have never been more valuable, or more local.

This is part of the Trailblazers programme at The Lighthouse Project. It's completely free for Rochdale borough residents who are looking for work.

Register for Session 1 👇
https://fixr.co/event/an-introduction-to-electronics-code-innovation-tickets-456234414

Register for Session 2 👇
https://fixr.co/event/an-introduction-to-electronics-code-innovation-wee-tickets-103891136

Book both. Build something real. Take it home. 🚀
More details at https://noworriesit.co.uk/introduction-electronics-code-innovation

Here's a question I ask myself before every workshop or support session: am I actually helping this person, or am I just making myself useful?
There's a difference. One builds confidence and independence. The other builds dependency.
Brazilian philosopher Paulo Freire called the dependency-building approach the "banking model" of education — and it's more common than you'd think, including in IT training.
I've written about why No Worries IT tries to do the opposite — and what that looks like in practice when someone's picking up an Arduino for the first time or trying to understand why their laptop's gone wrong.
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From the Factory Floor to the Maker Bench: Paul Owen's Journey Back Into Tech | NW Digital Solutions There's a particular kind of person who walks into a Heritage Hackers dropin session for the first time. They've usually been talked into it by someone. They're not sure it's really for them. They sit down quietly, watch what everyone else is doing, and say something like "I'm not very technical."Th...

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The Digital Commons: What Open Source and the Handloom Weavers Have in Common | NW Digital Solutions From handloom weavers to the Linux kernel, the story of open source is older than the internet. We trace the parallel between the historic enclosure of the commons and today's corporate capture of the digital world — and ask who really controls the fences in your technology stack.

Trump Executive Order strips congressionally approved funding from open source projects.

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Come join us this Thursday (27th Feb) at the Lighthouse Project for our next MidiDigi exciting in-person event where you'll learn all about web development and lean business start-ups. This is just the beginning of our journey together, so get ready to dive into the world of creating websites and building successful businesses from the ground up.

Web Development is a game-changer for your Start-ups, Community Events, and Beginners alike.

Empower your small business, or project start-up with Web

🚀Development, and starting a business with a lean budget

Web development puts you in control. Instead of spending thousands on hiring developers, learning the basics of web development enables you to:
✅ Build Your Own Website – Create a landing page or full-fledged site without heavy investment.
✅ Leverage Open-Source Tools – Platforms like Drupal and OpenSocial offer powerful, cost-effective solutions tailored to start-ups.
✅ Adapt & Scale Quickly – Modify your website based on real user feedback without waiting on third-party developers.

🌍 Promote Community Events with Maximum Impact
Planning a local event, fundraiser, or online community? A strong web presence is key to attracting participants and sponsors. Web development helps you:
✅ Create Event Pages with Ease – Use free website builders, CMS distributions, and tools like Drupal OpenSocial to set up an event hub.
✅ Automate Registrations & Engagement – Set up sign-up forms, event calendars, and discussion forums effortlessly.
✅ Reach More People – Optimize your site for search engines (SEO) and integrate social media for wider outreach.

💡 The Perfect Starting Point for Beginners
Web development isn’t just for tech pros—it’s accessible to everyone! If you're new, here’s why it’s the perfect skill to explore:
✅ No-Code & Low-Code Options – Tools like WordPress, Drupal, and website builders make it easy to create functional websites without deep coding knowledge.
✅ Huge Learning Community – Join beginner-friendly forums, tutorials, and open-source communities to learn from experienced developers.
✅ Future-Proof Your Skills – Whether for freelancing, launching a business, or simply managing a website, web development is a valuable, in-demand skill.

🚀 Start Now, Grow Faster!
With the right tools, web development can empower start-ups, community organizers, and curious beginners to take control of their online presence. Whether you’re looking to launch a business, promote a cause, or simply learn a new skill, there’s never been a better time to start!

Follow this link to our Eventbrite Sign-Up page - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1250454546209?aff=oddtdtcreator

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The Rochdale Mesh The Rochdale Mesh Civic WiFi project is an initiative that aims to provide free and accessible internet access to the residents of Rochdale, a town in Greater Manchester, England. Necessity is the Mother of Invention.

An Introduction To Web Development And Lean Business Start-Ups (Week 1) Join us for a crash course in web development and lean business start-ups in Week 1 - perfect for beginners!