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Growing Up Online: TikTok, Algorithms & Wellbeing

When is it?

Monday 2nd February | 12- 2.30pm

How much is it?

Free (Plus Buffet)

Training delivered by Promo Cymru.

(Free buffet lunch included — with time to eat, chat, and connect before we start.)

Young people spend a lot of time online — scrolling, watching, chatting, learning, and creating. For the adults around them, it can sometimes feel hard to keep up or know where to start.

This relaxed, friendly session is for anyone in the community who cares about young people — parents, carers, youth workers, teachers, volunteers, grandparents, or anyone who just wants to understand a bit more about young people’s online world.

We’ll chat about TikTok, social media and algorithms in plain language, look at what young people are actually seeing online, and explore how this can affect confidence, mood, and wellbeing. There’s no judgement, no tech-expert talk — just honest conversation and practical ideas.

You’ll get:

-A clearer picture of what young people are doing on TikTok

-Simple explanations of how algorithms work

-Tips for supporting positive wellbeing online

A chance to chat with others in the community over a nice lunch!

Sign Up Here!


Growing Up Online – About the Series

Growing Up Online is a free, three-part series of relaxed, welcoming sessions all about understanding young people’s digital lives today.

Across the sessions, we’ll explore the apps, platforms and technologies young people are using, how these shape everyday life and wellbeing, and how adults in the community can feel more confident keeping up with what’s going on online. The sessions are practical, friendly and jargon-free – no tech knowledge needed.

You’re welcome to come to all three sessions or just one — each session stands alone, so you can dip in where it feels most useful.


Who’s this for?

These sessions are for anyone in the community who cares about young people — parents, carers, grandparents, youth workers, teachers, volunteers, professionals, and anyone who wants a better understanding of what young people are doing online.

You don’t need to be “good with tech” or already know the answers. Curiosity is enough.


These sessions are funded by the UKSPF Community & Place.






What’s on at EVI?

Art for Wellbeing Workshops

Every Tuesday | 2- 3.30pm

Free

Growing Up Online: TikTok, Algorithms & Wellbeing

Monday 2nd February | 12- 2.30pm

Free (Plus Buffet)

FREE Qigong Classes

Wednesday 21st January (for 6 Weeks) | 5.30- 6.30pm

Free! (Booking Required)

Free Beginner Mindfulness Sessions

Tuesdays and Fridays | 5:30- 7:30pm and 10:30- 12:30pm.

Free (Includes Refreshments)

EVI Repair Café

Monday 19th January | 2pm - 4pm

FREE

Music & Movement at the Sunflower Café

January 28th, February 25th, March 25th | 11am- 1pm

Free

Sewing Workshops

Starting Thursday 26th February | 2pm- 4pm

Free (bring your own fabrics)

EQUANIMITY Mindfulness Meditation & Relaxation

Mondays 10.30-11.30am & Wednesdays 5.30 - 6.30pm

£5

ChiChi Fit with Nia

Tuesdays | 6.30 - 7.30pm

£6

Sunflower Café

Every Wednesday | 11am - 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

Crochet Club

Tuesdays, 2pm - 4pm

Free

EVI Pantry

Mondays | 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm

[Starting back on January 15th] Yoga with Amanda

Thursdays | 6-7pm

£8 drop in or £25 for 4

[PAST EVENT] Sunflower Café- Painting Groupwork

Wednesday 14th January | 11am- 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

[PAST EVENT] Christmas Sing-Along at Sunflower Café

Wednesday 17th December | 11am- 1pm

Free! (Buffet Included)

PAST EVENT: Make It: Film Production

Friday 12th December | 12pm- 2pm

Free!

[PAST EVENT] Sunflower Café- Natural Collages

Wednesday 10th December | 11am- 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

[PAST EVENT] Free Indian Cultural Celebration

Tuesday 9th December | 12pm- 2pm

Free!

[PAST EVENT] A Child’s Christmas with Lighthouse Theatre

Monday 8th December | 7pm- 9:30pm

£10 (£8 Concession)

[PAST EVENT] Christmas Crafts and Buffet

Thursday 4th December | 10am- 3pm

£5 per workshop or £10 for both! (Includes refreshments and a light Christmas buffet!)

[PAST EVENT] Breath to Health Workshop

Wednesday 19th November to Friday 21st November | 9.30- 12.30pm

£100

[PAST EVENT] Carers Wellbeing Day

Wednesday 19th November | 10.30am- 1pm

Free

[PAST EVENT] Health & Wellbeing Support Info Event

Monday 17th November | 2.30pm- 3.30pm

Free

[PAST EVENT] Sunflower Café- Watercolour Painting

Wednesday 12th November| 11am- 1pm

£1 (includes refreshments)

[PAST EVENT] FREE Mind and Body Wellness Sessions

Friday 17th October | 9.30am - 11am (and then every Friday until 14th November)

Free

[PAST EVENT] The Halloween Hotel at EVI

Thursday 30th October | 11am, 1pm or 2.15pm

Free!

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