News Detective Workshop
Newton Abbot Library (Passmore Edwards Centre), Newton Abbot, TQ12 2RJ
Tuesday 11th August 2026
Become a news detective! Learn to spot fake news and navigate the media safely.
This is a NewsWise workshop led by library staff & The Guardian Foundation. It will include fun and engaging activities to learn about:
This is a family event, best suited to children ages 7-11 - parents are encouraged to get stuck in too!
*You don’t need to register your attendance to attend this event! You can just turn up any time after 10:30 but please bear in mind the event finishes at 12pm. It is however useful information for us so we can gauge how many people might turn up on the day :)
This is a NewsWise workshop led by library staff & The Guardian Foundation. It will include fun and engaging activities to learn about:
- Spotting misinformation
- Managing feelings about the news and what we see online
- Understanding how online information is targeted
- Fact vs opinion
- How images can be manipulated with artificial intelligence (AI)
This is a family event, best suited to children ages 7-11 - parents are encouraged to get stuck in too!
*You don’t need to register your attendance to attend this event! You can just turn up any time after 10:30 but please bear in mind the event finishes at 12pm. It is however useful information for us so we can gauge how many people might turn up on the day :)
