Latest news about the digital switchover
Published: Mon, 16 Jul 2012
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More than 750,000 information leaflets about the digital switchover will be distributed to households in Northern Ireland from the end of July.
The leaflet contains a guide to TV equipment options, retuning instructions and how to receive Republic of Ireland channels.
Latest news about the digital switchover
SUMMER ROADSHOW TOUR
The switchover roadshow will be visiting towns and cities across Northern Ireland from the beginning of August. There will be independent trained advisers on hand to answer any general or technical questions and provide information on digital TV options.
SECOND WAVE OF HELP SCHEME MAILINGS
Reminders from the Switchover Help Scheme are being sent to those eligible who have not replied to the first mailing. The Help Scheme asks that people respond to their letters even if they don't need help so they will know who is prepared for switchover and who is not.
- Replies can be made online or by calling 0800 40 85 900.
DIGIT AL GOES BACK TO SCHOOL!
The pupils at Cloughogue Primary School, Newry received a surprise visit from the switchover mascot, Digit Al on 19 June. They had the opportunity to meet Al, learn more about digital television and take part in a competition to win their very own Al toy. As a result the children will be able to alert their parents and grandparents to the change that is coming.
Digital UK would like to hear from other organisations in Northern Ireland that would like to help raise awareness of switchover. You can contact them at northernireland@digitaluk.co.uk
RATHLIN ISLAND EVENT
The Help Scheme and Rural Community Network held a briefing event on Rathlin Island last month in association with the Island Community Organisation to spread the word on the digital switchover and the Help Scheme. Linda McAuley from the BBC interviewed some members of the community for BBC Radio Ulster's On Your Behalf Programme.
CARRICKFERGUS CIVIC CENTRE EVENT
An information event was held at Carrickfergus Civic Centre on 21 June to answer questions from viewers about the switchover. Digit Al made a guest appearance, meeting visitors and the Mayor of Carrick, Alderman Jim McClurg, left, with Russell Keene, Digital UK’s Assistant National Manager, Northern Ireland.
DIGITAL UK NORTHERN IRELAND
Digital UK provides free, impartial information and advice about all aspects of digital TV switchover. If you want to know more about switchover or would like to find out more about what it will mean for you, get in touch.
Your Digital UK Manager for Northern Ireland is Denis Wolinski. He and his team can be contacted on 02890 262 031 or at northernireland@digitaluk.co.uk
Digital Diary
A full list of Help Scheme events can be found at www.helpscheme.co.uk/northernireland/events
DIGITAL UK IS HERE TO HELP
Digital UK is the independent, not-for-profit organisation leading the switch to digital television and works closely with local and devolved government, charities and voluntary organisations to spread the word about switchover. We advise viewers when switchover will happen in their area and what they need to do to get ready.
Northern Ireland will complete digital TV switchover in two stages on the 10 and 24 October 2012
