DJ Mumbles Spotify playlist for the next party
The next party — probably Wednesday 4 October.
Link to the playlist (for people who have a Spotify account) – DJ Mumbles 1.
Community Research Project
This is a very professional research project that we have been invited to join as specialists in helping older people understand, us, or cope with digital technology – as we get older, not just right now.
In their own words …
Read more “Community Research Project”We are committed to helping to improve things for older people, and give them a chance to contribute and have an impact.
Video for Nye Roberts suburban garden
Nye Roberts, Mike’s grandson sent him a video of his garden last year.
Music streaming for beginners
Feedback from our workshop using the Mildmay Community Centre dropdown screen, our projector, the portable bluetooth speaker, the Spotify app on a laptop and free-version Spotify on our training smartphones. Also - links to the workshop playlists and other information.
After the workshop we found video and photos from a Music Stories workshop in March 2013 (the video is in this blog post). We still have the 50+ Digital playlist created at that time - it now has more than 400 eclectic tracks and plays for more than 28 hours. Read more “Music streaming for beginners”
After the workshop we found video and photos from a Music Stories workshop in March 2013 (the video is in this blog post). We still have the 50+ Digital playlist created at that time - it now has more than 400 eclectic tracks and plays for more than 28 hours. Read more “Music streaming for beginners”
Maggi Hambling memorial to Mary Wollstonecraft
I have done a post on this although I probably shouldn’t have used this photo because I think it is taken from a newspaper. I probably have nothing to add to what is said on the project on the Maggi Hambling website and the press reportage following the unveiling on 10 November 2020. Read more “Maggi Hambling memorial to Mary Wollstonecraft”
Michael Roberts receives leadership award
In 2014 I received a BSI award for committee chairmen who have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills in chairing a BSI committee. I had chaired BSI’s terminology committee since 2001. Here I am receiving the award.
Joanna Roberts awarded the MBE
My partner Joanna was awarded the MBE in February 2004 for services to education and charity in Hackney. She was resident in Ashley Court in Hackney until she died. We went to Buckingham Palace so she could receive the MBE from the Queen. Read more “Joanna Roberts awarded the MBE”
Introducing Mike Roberts
This micro-blog is by way of a personal introduction. The photo shows me, Mike Roberts and my partner Joanna who has died recently. My company has had an office in this neighbourhood since 1986. Originally we shared our office space with Beauty Without Cruelty a charity which campaigned against indiscriminate exploitation of wildlife for such things items as perfumes, fur coats, cosmetics and other luxuries. Read more “Introducing Mike Roberts”
Public access computer in the café area
We have set up a public access desktop computer in the café area at Mildmay Community Centre — for everyone to use, all day every day. It’s a Chromebox – and it’s the fastest device on the premises because it has a wired connection to the internet. Read more “Public access computer in the café area”
A library is the hub of a community
Hardeep talks to Chris McLean-Benjamin – librarian, teacher, counsellor, mentor, IT trainer, editor, and a lot more – about his work at Stoke Newington Library, Hackney. [10 minutes].
Recorded 7 August 2023 amid the hubbub of the main hall at Mildmay Community Centre.
Learning electronics
The Electronics group, learning how to make power supplies for single-board computers.
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Update 21 August – this survey has now closed – hope you got there in time!
50+ Digital works with a charity called Good Things Foundation that supports people like you – learning how to access the internet and do more online. Read more “Complete this ‘Learn My Way’ feedback survey for a £5 voucher”
Making power supplies
Left to right: Ernest, Ranjit, Daniel, Stephen.
The Electronics group built 4 power supplies for single-board computers – component cost only £2.50 each.
Mildmay Community Centre, Monday 31 July 2023.
He was alive all those years
Margaret’s powerful story of her 20-year search for her African-American GI father. [12 minutes].
Recorded 24 July 2023 amid the hubbub of the main hall at Mildmay Community Centre.
The organistion for which Sally Vincent works is GI Trace – “created to assist people who are trying to trace their American GI fathers, grandfathers or wider family members”.
Monday Podcast 24 July
Hardeep Podcast at Mildmay Community on Monday at 2 pm.
I had two ladies today to tell me their story, and both stories were so good to listen to.
one was about her work she did has a volunteer.
Margaret’s story was about her daddy that she wanted to find him. Read more “Monday Podcast 24 July”