Green and Pleasant Computer Club 💾🌱
Computing that is calmer, lighter and more in our own hands
📍 At Todmorden Makery, Tod College, Burnley Road, Todmorden
You are invited to join a short pilot of the Green and Pleasant Computer Club, a friendly weekly group exploring slower, low-stress and more eco-aware ways of using computers.
Sessions run on Mondays, 12.00 – 14.00.
Pilot dates: 24 November, 1 December, 8 December, 15 December.
This club is also the first project of JAMM Labs, a new venture from Scavenger Labs focused on digital media, creative technologies and low-stress communication for adults and young people.
Learn more about JAMM Labs
📋 Register your interest & help shape the sessions
Please fill in the short form below to register and suggest topics:
Monday 24 November – Simple websites without WordPress 🌐
- Create a simple static site using HTML
- Use Hugo to build pages
- Publish for free
- Consider privacy and ownership
Monday 1 December – Life after Windows 10: trying Linux 🐧
- Pros and cons of switching
- How to try Linux safely
- Everyday use of Linux Mint
- Is switching right for you?
Monday 8 December – TBC (shaped by your ideas) ✏️
Monday 15 December – TBC (community choice) ⭐
Low-cost laptops 💻
We have a good number of refurbished laptops running Linux Mint, available for anyone who wants one.
Choose a laptop for £25–£50 and learn how to use it during the sessions.
Our ethos 🌿🕹️
- Calm, low-stress computing
- Less reliance on cloud services
- Reuse, repair and long-lasting equipment
- Simple tools inspired by the early web
- Intentional digital habits
- A friendly, inclusive club atmosphere
- Aligned with JAMM Labs’ focus on low-stress digital media
Best wishes,
Mick Chesterman
Email: mick@flossmanuals.net