For over a year now we've been working with @HeartsInnovate to provide digital skills coaching. They've produced this lovely video featuring Outreach Worker Linda and some of our learners who have benefitted from the service.

To keep up with ACE IT opportunities and updates, remember to subscribe to our monthly newsletter! The October edition went out today - you can subscribe by clicking the "Subscribe" button in the top left hand corner.

We were delighted to receive a "Highly Commended" Age Scotland award on Tuesday for our Moose in the Hoose outreach service in care homes! To learn more about Moose, visit our website here:

Thanks so much to our lovely @thekiltwalk walkers (especially Sblash the dog) who walked on Sunday to raise vital funds for ACE IT! John's JustGiving page is still live - every penny goes towards tackling digital exclusion among older people.

Are you looking to broaden your experience, learn new skills and share your abilities with a wider community? ACE IT is now looking for new trustees to join our Board. For more information, visit our website!

We're delighted to be a signatory to Scotland's Digital Inclusion Charter - read more about our commitments here! @DigiScot

In the meantime, we can help! If you're over 50 and based in Edinburgh, we offer personalised, 1:1 support in using digital devices and getting online. The service is completely free and operates across the city. Visit our website to find out more:

Currently, ACE IT is running one-to-one digital skills coaching for over 50s throughout Edinburgh in Newhaven, Gilmerton, Portobello, Gyle and Southside. For more information on locations, times and how to book, please visit our website here:

If you are over 50 and interested in doing this training, please contact us on 0131 667 2053 or email info@aceit.org.uk to find out more or book an appointment. It is being delivered on a one-to-one basis, like our usual sessions!

We are pleased to announce we have received £5000 in funding to expand our digital skills sessions for over 50s in the community. This is funded by the Merchant Company Endowments Trust Community Grants Scheme, administered by @FoundationScot.

The Big Scottish Scam Survey (ran by @TSScot) closes on Monday 5th August. If you've experienced a scam in the last year - whether it's receiving a fraudulent text or email, cold calling, Whatsapp scams and more - please fill out the survey here:

Interested in taking on Edinburgh @thekiltwalk on 15 September to raise vital funds for ACE IT? Sign up below and remember to select "ACE IT Scotland" as your nominated charity!

ACE IT's digital skills support is provided free of charge, on a one-to-one basis for anyone over 50. More information about Bellfield and how to get there is available on our website:

Our monthly email newsletter was published yesterday, outlining everything we've been up to and what's coming up at ACE IT. Check it out here, and you can sign up by clicking the button in the top-left corner!

We will be attending @CommRenewal's Afternoon Tea this Thursday 27th for older people in Bingham, Magdalene and the Hays - come along to find out more about ACE IT and other organisations working with older people!

We’re proud to taken the #OATH to create a #SaferAgeingSociety by 2050. Join @wearehourglass_ in their campaign to ensure that the voices of older people can no longer be ignored. Take the #OATH today:

Congrats to Moose volunteer David Liddle for being awarded a Special Recognition Award in the Digital Volunteer category at @VolunteerEdi's Inspiring Volunteer Awards last week. David has been volunteering in care homes with us for nearly a decade - a very well deserved award!

Moose in the Hoose is our outreach project in care homes. ACE IT teams lead weekly digital sessions for residents in five different homes. We recently launched a new logo for our Moose service! To find out more about Moose, visit our website here:

Are you based in the east of Edinburgh? We are launching new digital skills sessions for over 50s at Bellfield Community Hub later this month. Tuesday afternoons, 2-4pm, 18th June to 9th July. Give us a call on 0131 667 2053 to book in!