Bristol City Robins Foundation welcomed the England World Cup winner, Sir Geoff Hurst to a walking football session and digital skills workshop.
Sir Geoff Hurst is inspiring his generation to tackle technology head-on and learn to make the most of the digital world.
The 82-year-old teamed up with BT Group and AbilityNet charity to surprise Bristol City’s Walking Football FC with a digital skills session at Ashton Gate and a friendly kickabout at Imperial Sports Ground on Tuesday, April 30th.
Run by an AbilityNet trainer and supported by BT Group volunteers, Sir Geoff participated in the session, showcasing how technology can enhance teamwork and streamline organisational tasks.
Research shows nearly one in four (23%) people aged over 65 having confronted a scam caller in the past.
Bristol City Robins Foundation
Sir Geoff said: “You can understand why a lot of people of my generation are fed-up with being talked down to about technology.
“We need to learn digital skills in a way that’s empowering, not belittling. That’s why this session from BT Group and AbilityNet with Bristol City FC’s Walking Football team around online scams was so valuable. I still receive scam emails almost every day, which can be worrying, and I know many older people feel the same.
“I use tech on a daily basis – it makes life so much easier – but I don’t need to know about TikTok dances or the latest trends. Like a lot of people my age, I need it for the basics.”
FULL story at source: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/england-world-cup-legend-surprises-foundation-walking-football/
Author: The Walking Football
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