Neston Cyber Centre
📞 Contact us on 0151 336 7784 during session times or email - nestonccc@gmail.com
THE 'TUESDAY' MORNING SESSION
At present we do not have an available Buddy for the Tuesday morning session - hopefully we'll get a Buddy for that session in the very near future and then we'll let you know via this website (15.06.25)
COULD YOU BE A NESTON 'CYBER BUDDY'?
If you're comfortable using a mobile, tablet and/or computer and could spare a couple of hours a week then please click on the 'CAN YOU HELP?' tab above
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About 'Neston Cyber Centre'
Neston 'Community' Cyber Centre has been operating in Neston Methodist Church and Community Centre since 2001. Started with government funding, the centre has been supported over the years by Neston Town Council, West Cheshire College, Project Rural Matters, Local Housing Associations, The Fair Shares Trust and currently Cheshire West and Chester Council.
The centre is staffed by volunteer Cyber Buddies, who help computer members with a range of tasks and problems. For example, we can help you with 'IT' problems or give advice about using Desktop PCs and Laptops, Android tablets and smartphones, iPhones, and iPads etc.
We have 6 networked PCs all with solid state drives and FAST Broadband/Wi-Fi, currently running Microsoft Windows 11. The networked PCs run a range of software, including Microsoft Office.
We also have a dedicated Linux PC.
We have two 'state of the art' printers - an HP PageWide Pro (bought with help from Neston Town Council) and an Epson Colour Printer that can use paper up to size A3.
The Cyber Centre also provides free wireless internet to registered members, so that members with their own laptop or tablet can come in to seek help with using them, or just to connect to the internet.
Cyber Buddies, each with their own various skills, are on hand at every session, and can help you with a whole range of tasks like -
- Job applications and CVs
- Booking flights and holidays (you book at your 'own risk')
- Setting up email accounts
- Government or local council websites (for example renewing your driving licence online), researching your family history using a variety of websites including Ancestry.co.uk and Findmypast.co.uk
- Downloading and editing your digital photographs
- Advice on problems with your own Laptops or PCs (Windows or Apple)
- Using Tablet computers (Apple or Android) - if you have a new Tablet and would like to know more about what it can do, make an appointment with one of our Buddies who deal with Tablets .
Becoming a Member of Neston Cyber Centre - Registration is completely free to residents of Neston, Little Neston, Ness, Parkgate, Willaston, Burton and Puddington (all we ask is for members to make a small voluntary donation towards our costs if they find the service useful). There is a simple form to complete recording name, address, date of birth and ethnicity and this information is shared with Cheshire West Adult Learning Services who give us a grant for helping anyone who wants to start using technology and the internet.
Cyber Centre members must be over the age of 18. Anyone under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult member. Members from outside the CH64 area are also welcome, and we do ask them to make a voluntary donation towards our running costs.
To contact us just call in at the Neston Community Cyber Centre, situated in the Neston Methodist Church and Community Centre, 5 Park Street, Neston CH64 3RB (opposite the Brewers Arms), or phone us on 0151 336 7784 during session times only - you could also email us at nestonccc@gmail.com
See "ARTICLES" tab above for articles on - "Browsers & Search Engines, Not The Same Thing!" & "Tips on Creating Strong Passwords"
(Allen Roochove, NCC Techno Buddy)
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We have upgraded 6 of our computers in the Cyber Centre with Portus Digital 'All In One' PCs which are all running Windows 11
Also, a huge 'vote of thanks' to Neston Town Council for the £2,500 grant we received from them enabling us to purchase the new PCs
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"Latest News"
Ellesmere Port & Neston Police Neighbourhood Crime update - 15 to 28 September 2025 - to find out more click the 'NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH' tab above.
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"LINUX" UPDATE
We now have a new 'Linux dedicated' PC available for members to use in the Cyber Centre - it's a Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 Desktop PC (Intel Core i3-12100, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Home) running "Linux Mint". Interested 'Linux' users, if you need help or support just pop in and chat to the 'Buddy on duty' on either Monday morning, Wednesday morning or Thursday morning - see the 'BUDDIES' tab above for more information (02.09.25)
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Ellesmere Port & Neston Police NeighbourhoodCrime update - 4th to 31st August 2025 - to find out more click the 'NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH' tab above.
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Action Fraud is urging people to look out for rogue 'QR' codes, after 784 reports of 'quishing' were made to Action Fraud between April 2024 and April 2025, with almost £3.5 million lost - to find out more just click on the NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH tab above (21.06.25)
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Crime Prevention 'Cycle Crime'
Do you own a bike or are you thinking of buying one? Here's very helpful advice from Neighbourhood Alert - just click the 'NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH' tab above (09.05.25)
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Buying Tickets Safely Online
This month, 'Get Safe Online' is providing expert advice on buying tickets safely online - to find out more click the 'NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH' tab above (07.04,25)
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"Doorstep Crime"
How to prevent becoming a victim. Great advice on "cold-calling" - to find out more lick the 'NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH' tab above (03.03.25)
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Protect yourself from Holiday fraud: don't let fraudsters trip you up this summer.
Received 24th February 2025 (to find out more click the 'NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH' tab above)
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Vehicle Crime - how to prevent it.
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Ellesmere Port & Neston Police Neighbourhood Crime update - 9 to 22 December 2024 (to find out more click the 'NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH' tab above)
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We are now offering help to the Neston and Willaston Primary Care Network (PCN)
just click the 'HELPFUL ADVICE' tab above to find out more - 09.09.24
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