Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:05:11
From: Admin Leiston <admin@leistoncab.cabnet.org.uk>
Dear all,
We have become aware that some families are struggling to provide all the children in their households with laptops to enable them to work remotely, now that schools have been closed. Schools are providing some support, but have limited supplies. In order to boost supplies, the IP17 Good Neighbour Scheme [IP17GNS] is collecting secondhand, unwanted laptops which they are having checked by a tech expert at Alde Valley to check they are suitable before being distributed. The laptops will be shared out between schools — a lot depends on the number of laptops collected.
The only requirement is that the laptops need to be able to run Zoom, so need a working camera and microphone. Tablets [such as iPads] are also suitable.
Laptops can be dropped at the Town House, Station Approach, Saxmundham, IP17 1BW between 10-3. If this is difficult for you, then please let us know so that we can see if alternative arrangements can be made.
Many thanks,
Chiara Saunders
Chief Officer
Leiston, Saxmundham & District Citizens Advice
☏ 01728 832544
[Alternatively, you can contact IP17GNS's Bryony direct on ☏ 0333 33 55 266.]