CHORLEY has fallen 'on line' with a major Government drive to ensure that everyone in the country can enjoy the digital revolution.

The town's first UK on line learning centre officially launches on Friday, November 9.

Set up in the Youth and Community Centre, Lord Street, Chorley, its aim is to open up an exciting new world of learning for members of the community who have previously felt that computers are not for them.

Branded UK online, the initiative will enable people to use computer technology, email facilities and the internet at little or no cost.

The centre is well-equipped and the environment is intentionally informal, without the use of scary techno-jargon.

There are facilities on site for the hard of hearing and disabled and services for those with learning difficulties.

Parents with young children will be able to make use of the childcare service.

The launch is taking place through the Youth and Community Service in Chorley in partnership with Runshaw College. Once individuals have been introduced to the computing technology through familiarisation and courses at UK online they will be able to progress to the next level of learning with Runshaw College, Lancashire Enterprise and Lancashire College.

Anyone can drop into the centre for a taster session on a Wednesday evening between 6.30pm and 9pm -- it is best to call first to check computer availability.

From Tuesday, November 6, a nationally-recognised introductory computer course will start at the centre.

This will provide novice computer users with learning support, enabling them to start making powerful digital technology work for them.

Bookings are currently being taken. For advance bookings and further information on facilities and courses, ring 01257 271862.

Meanwhile, the centre's facilities will be formally opened next month by Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle. Attendance to the event is by official invitation only.