Today is officially the start of Get Online Week 2011, which runs between 28th February and 5th March. The event is part of a Europe wide campaign to get new computer users online. It's claimed that last year's event helped almost 70,000 people to start surfing the internet.

Throughout the week individual telecentres, telecentre networks, public libraries, ICT companies, education institutions and thousands of European off-liners will engage in hundreds of activities, training events, workshops and more.


Those seeking to get involved in the UK can do so through any of the country's national UK Online Centres, which will provide further information and guidance. So if you know somebody who has never tried the internet before but would like to have a go then please do give them a hand, but don't pester anybody that isn't interested :smirk: .