What we’re about
MadLab brings together young people and adults across Greater Manchester to explore tech, digital creativity, and hands-on making.
Join us for FREE workshops, courses, and events — including coding, web development, robotics, digital art, and more. Everyone is welcome to learn, create, and get inspired!
Upcoming events
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Digital Healthcare Support Day
New Bank Health Centre, 339 Stockport Rd, Longsight, Manchester M12 4JE, Manchester, GBWe will be hosting a digital healthcare support day to solve your tech conundrums on Thursday 15th January from 10am to 3pm.
Come along for friendly, one-to-one support with the online tools and apps you use to manage your health - or your life. You can get help with things like:
- Using the NHS App to order prescriptions or view your health record
- Accessing your GP services through Patient Access
- Finding and managing hospital appointments with MyMFT
- Using online systems such as Patches to contact your GP practice
- General guidance on staying safe and confident using health websites and apps
- Anything from emails, booking holidays, CVs, to finding ways to cut your bills
How to find us: come to New Bank Health Centre and look for the MadLab banners in reception, where one of our experts will be delighted to help.
Can't make the date? We're holding lots more digital skills workshops across Longsight in January . Please visit this link to find more information, and to book.
If you have any questions, or wish to speak to someone ahead of the day, please contact team@madlab.org.uk or call/ WhatsApp 07874 040940. We'd be delighted to hear from you.
Funded by GMCA and WEA through the Greater Manchester Community Grants Programme.1 attendee
Fun with micro:bit Bots (SEND Session)
Stockport Museum, 30/31 Market Place, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK1 1ES, Manchester, GBGet ready to design, build, and control your very own micro:bit robots in this fun robotics workshop!
This workshop will give you an introduction to coding games with micro:bit, the pocked-sized computer designed to inspire creative thinking in children.
You will:
- Learn the basics of computer programming using a friendly drag-and-drop code interface
- Learn about physical computing while loading your code onto a micro:bit electronic device
- Program and control a micro:bit-powered robot
This is a workshop for SEND children aged 7-12.
Each session is 2 hours long. Sign up for one of two sessions on Thursday 15th January:
10:30am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 3:30pm1 attendee
Staying Safe Online
Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Portway, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 1QW, GBDiscover simple steps to protect yourself and your data on the internet. From spotting scams to creating strong passwords, this session will boost your confidence in staying safe online.
In this free 90-minute workshop, you'll discover how to:
• Password management & two-factor authentication
• Recognising phishing emails and scams
• Protect your personal information and privacy
• Take simple steps to stay secure every day
Through hands-on practice, real-life examples, and group discussion, you'll gain confidence in protecting yourself online.
𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱.
𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 17 𝘢𝘯𝘥 64 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥/𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘒. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 10:30𝘢𝘮-12𝘱𝘮 𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯-𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯.3 attendees
Past events
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