Laptop and Broadband Prize Draw for Over 50s

As part of St. Georges Community Housing’s (SGCH) Adult Learners Week activities, Basildon council tenants and leaseholders have the chance to win a laptop computer and a year's broadband internet subscription.

Gareth Allcock, Account Director for the sponsor, Connaught
Partnerships, said: “We are delighted to help encourage wider use of
technology among older people, by supporting our partner in this innovative
campaign.”

To be in with a chance of winning, residents must be:
1. Over 50
2. Not already have a broadband Internet access
3. Not be an employee of Basildon Council, SGCH or one of its contractors

Qualifying Basildon Council tenants or leaseholders attending one of the internet taster sessions provided by St George's will automatically be entered into the prize draw.

Steve Shynn, interim Chief Executive of St George's, said: "Adult Learners Week
gives SGCH the opportunity to build on the success of last year’s Silver Surfers
Day. With the support of Essex Libraries in Basildon, we are offering
opportunities across Basildon district for people to try the internet. Connaught
have generously offered to sponsor this prize as part of the ongoing partnership
with St Georges".

The sessions lasting 45 minutes will be held at venues across the district, including; Dunton Court, Laindon on Monday 19 May and Thursday 22 May, and at the Tenant Resource Centre in Westgate on Wednesday 21 May. All three venues will be operating from 10:30 – 14:30. To book your place contact SGCH on 01268 465100.