Jack Ma (Chinese online entrepreneur) commented at Davos 2018 that we need to encourage children to do things computers cannot do (as automation will overtake many jobs)- imagine, feel, create.

Wirral Unplugged is a screenfree group so that we can give children and adults that space to imagine, disconnect and recharge. (I’ve taught Digital Literacy for several years so we’re not anti-computers, just pro-creative time ).

With our #FairyTrollPost we’re using technology to deliver ideas of what to do offline (playing, crafting, acting, baking, exploring, building,writing).

Most people have felt lonely before, but making new friends or talking to new people can be intimidating. We have seen how children of different ages and adults (mothers, fathers, grandparents and guardians) make connections at Wirral Unplugged over a craft or a cuppa, and we want to encourage more of this!

We’re also keen on connecting people to a wide range of cultures and ideas and developing global skills.

With the #FairyTrollPost we’re connecting through letters. We’ve developed a whole fairy kingdom that can write back to your child and support their creativity and wellbeing.