Belfast free tech and coding workshops for kids taking place this summer

They're aimed at children and teens keen to learn more about coding, gaming and other technical skills

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Sheena McStravick

17:12, 23 JUN 2019

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Kids across Belfast are being offered the chance to improve their tech skills and learn some new ones as part of CoderDojo tech clubs taking place this summer.

Belfast City Council are running the free clubs which are aimed at children and teens aged eight to 15 keen to learn more about coding, gaming and other technical skills.

New monthly sessions will begin at both Girdwood Community Hub and Ulster Museum on Saturday 29 June from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

The Council are also running a Fix IT surgeries this summer where you can bring your computer device along for a MOT.

You can also discover new apps in the council's digital training sessions at Girdwood Community Hub on the last Friday of every month.

To book a place at any of these events, call 028 9027 0644.

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