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ACE IT at theGet Up and Go Awards 2010!
ACE IT were delighted to be nominated for this year’s
awards by Evelyn Harrison, a former participant of the
basic computer training course, who has recently been
undertaking the more advanced training sessions provided
at the new ACE IT computer suite on Edinburgh’s famous
George Street.
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ACE IT George Street Offices
Official Opening Celebration
 Wednesday
the 22nd September 2010 marked an important day in the
ongoing development of ACE IT - with the official
opening of our new George Street offices and computer
training suite:
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| ACE IT At The East Fortune Airshow |
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| We were recently delighted to bring together
staff, volunteers and learners from ACE IT, the
Edinburgh Silver Surfers and the Moose in the
Hoose project for a very special visit to the
East Fortune Airshow on the 24th July 2010.
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 The
Nominet Internet Awards
The Nominet Internet Awards is an annual competition which is aimed at
UK individuals and organisations who are helping to make the Internet a
secure, open, accessible or diverse experience for everyone who uses it.
These awards promote UK best practice and celebrate achievement and
innovation on the Internet.
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ACE IT moves to new George Street Training Centre!
 After
months of careful preparation and planning ACE IT have now moved into
our new computer training centre at George St, Edinburgh. The new
premises provides a more flexible space for training whilst retaining
the warm and friendly atmosphere associated with ACE IT.
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Get Up and Go Awards 2009...
Another award for Moose in the Hoose!
 The
Get Up and Go Awards are run by the City of Edinburgh
Council : "Get Up and Go has been developed in line with
a City for All Ages - the city plan for older people.
It is about improving opportunities and services for
older people and removing discrimination towards them so
that Edinburgh can truly become A City for all Ages."
For information on the awards :
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2009 Nominet Best Practice
Challenge Awards Details
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| All Our Futures Conference - Empowering Older People |
| ACE IT was recently invited to participate in the All Our Futures
conference at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange. Jointly hosted by City of
Edinburgh Council and the Scottish Government, the event brought
together a wide cross section of organisations and service providers
working within communities to improve the lives of older people across
Scotland. To view the ACE IT Navigator article
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| Silver Surfers Give Thanks To Special Fundraiser |
 On
Friday 24th April 2009, the Silver Surfers hosted a visit from Rachel
Black, who had been very busy fundraising on behalf of ACE IT. For
further information
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Nominet
Best Practice Challenge Award |
 ACE IT wins -The Nominet Best
Practice Challenge Award in the Best Development Project
category - "The judges felt that this was a very positive
project that focuses on a real need and succeeds in managing
complex partnerships to achieve its goals." |
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Digital Inclusion Network |
 Digital
Inclusion - A UK Wide Network In The Making... Hosted By Age Concern And
Supported By BT. ACE IT would like to thank all volunteers and project
participants who have made our network possible
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ACE
IT Intergenerational Project |
 For the past few years ACE IT has turned
its visionary eye to the young of today:
Many concerns and issues of younger
people are shared by older people too –
without either generation realising it
themselves!!
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Have Your Say! |
 Gorgie
& Dalry Older Peoples Forum- "Have your say!" - Gorgie/Dalry
survey of local Older People’s opinion on setting up a local forum for
Older People to help make changes you think are important to you.
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| ACE IT People's War Group |
 The
People's War Group (PWG) was founded to gather documentation,
photographs and statements relating to the experiences of the people of
Edinburgh during WW2 as part of the BBC's People's War initiative.
However, the group proved so popular a second run of meetings is about
to commence at the ACE IT Computer Suite.
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Silver Surfers Festival 2006 |
 Throughout
the Silver Surfers Festival 2006 ACE IT hosted a daily series of
special open house events including living memory and
photographic restoration sessions.
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Older People In Action |
 Founded
in June 2003 , the Older
People's Action Group (OPAG) was made up of
a range of partners who included health, community education, housing
associations, residents and voluntary organisations.
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