St Sampsons Digital Cafe
Our Digital Cafes are popping up across the city of York, providing a space for York residents to get dedicated support in getting online.
Hosted in a 2 hour session, residents can come down for a warm drink and to ask any questions (and bring along any devices).
Our volunteers are here to help you get online, from setting up a smart phone to signing up to the NHS app or York Council website.
No bookings are required and you can stick around for a few minutes, or a few hours, everyone is welcome at the Keeping Digital Foundation Digital Cafes.
Upcoming Cafes:
St Sampsons Digital Cafe
Where: St Sampsons Centre, Church Street, York
Next Cafe: 23 April 2024 | 10:00-12:00
(on the fourth Tuesday of every month)
Our Digital Cafes are a space for York residents to get dedicated support in getting online, from accessing Council services or setting up a mobile phone! Bring along any devices, any questions and our volunteers are here for a cuppa and a chat.
No need to book, just pop down and we'll see you there!
You can get in touch with the Cafe by emailing stsampsons@keepingdigital.org.uk
Databank support available at this Digital Cafe
The York Databank distributes free SIMs and mobile data to eligible residents, ensuring residents aren't cut off from the basic daily activities most people in our country take for granted. No-one should be left behind. Residents can find out if they are eligible and speak to a volunteer at a Digital Cafe to get started.
Our St Sampsons Digital Cafe is a safe space.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are in danger, we are here to support you. Pop in to one of our Digital Cafes and say you have an appointment with Ani. One of our volunteers will then take you for a 1-1 appointment in a private room at one of our Digital Cafe locations.
We will then allow you to use a phone to call 999, or to speak to a domestic abuse support helpline. Alternatively, if you do not want to ring an organisation or the emergency services, we can talk to you about referring you to a domestic abuse organisation or provide you with more information on how you can get support.
Getting to the St Sampsons Digital Cafe:
There is no direct parking outside St Sampsons Centre due to the City Centre Footstreet hours. The nearest pay & display parking is located at Coppergate Car Park, Foss Bank Car Park and the Q-Park at Stonebow. There is a wide range of car parks located around the City Centre, but they do require walking to get to St Sampsons.
The majority of local bus services serve the City Centre and Digital Cafe. You will have to walk from the bus stop towards the City Centre to reach the Digital Cafe. The nearest major bus stops for the York City Centre are:
Stonebow (9 P&R, 6, 11, 25, CastleLine, X46 EastRider, X47 EastRider, 12 York Locals, 13 Super13, 14, 840 Coastliner, 843)
Piccadilly (25, 42, 412, 415 Sapphire, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24, 36, 196, 747, X36, 10, 25, 26, 18, 66, 67)
Theatre Royal (6, 29, 30, 30X, 31X, 40, 74, 875, 1, 5, 5A)
York Railway Station (36, 37, 747, 840 Coastliner, 843, X36, X46 EastRider, X47 EastRider, 3 P&R, 4, 59, 822, 5, 5A, 11, 12 York Locals, 16, 21, 22, 23, 26, 74, 412, 1, 13 Super13, 14, 30, 30X, 30XS, 40, 9 P&R, 66, 67, 7)
York City Centre has multiple cycle parking sites, including on Davygate and Parliament Street.