Note of Interest for TechTalk

Overview

TechTalk - Learn Together About Tech. 

Want to learn more about digital wellbeing for you and your family?

We are looking for a small number of families with a child/children age 9 - 12 to join us for an 8 week programme, in the Musselburgh area. 

About TechTalk Family Sessions

• Who: 5–6 families meeting weekly
• Where: Musselburgh or Wallyford Library
• When: February–April 2026 (8 sessions, around 2 hours each)
• Led by: A youth worker and library staff
• What to expect: Creative, fun activities for children and their grown-ups. Each week we’ll explore different aspects of digital life—phones, games, social media, risks, and boundaries.
• Your input matters: Families help shape the topics we cover.
• Our goal: Together, we’ll create a practical guide (video, animation, comic, poster…) to share what we’ve learned and help other families.
• Extras: Families receive a voucher for taking part and an invitation to a celebration event launching the guide.

For further information please get in touch:

Carolyn Dineen cdineen@eastlothian.gov.uk / 07811 592 228

Emma Laverie elaverie1@eastlothian.gov.uk / 07813 968 823

Why your views matter

Young people often say they feel safe online – the adults in their lives aren’t so sure.
TechTalk brings families together to explore the fun and fears of digital life. Through games, books, film and crafts, we’ll create a space for families to learn from each other. Together, we’ll design a practical resource (such as a short film, comic or art board) to share our learning and help other families.

What happens next

Thank you for your interest in TechTalk. 

Carolyn or Emma will be intouch with further information