Silver Surfers Day 2010!

The over-50’s are being invited to get to grips with technology and surf the internet with FREE training at a local library on Friday 21 May for Silver Surfers’ Day.

Silver Surfers Day 2010! tagged with:

• Older people

On that date, hundreds of
volunteers will be in libraries across Northern Ireland to deliver fun
taster sessions on the internet, e-mail, online banking, shopping and
much much more. The event, now in its seventh year, is supported by the
Department of Finance and Personnel. Hilary Dickson, the event’s
Programme Manager at Business in the Community is urging anyone
interested to register with their local library now. She said: “Hundreds
of Silver Surfers have already booked their sessions at local libraries
and places are becoming very limited. It isn’t too late to book a
place, but I’d urge anyone interested to get in contact with their
library right away to avoid disappointment. Silver Surfers’ Day always
catches the imagination of the over-50’s and we’re delighted that so
many local companies have become involved this year to provide
volunteers.”

Basil Davidson, Digital
Inclusion Manager, Department of Finance and Personnel adds: “The
Department is delighted to continue to support Silver Surfers’. Digital
Inclusion is a top priority for government and it is important that
access to online resources is made available through ‘nidirect’ for all
generations. At the Silver Surfer sessions, individuals will find out
how easy it is to get online, send an email and discover how to do
things such as booking an MOT or even applying for a passport through
‘nidirect’. Ultimately, it’s about helping them to save time and save
money.”

Mrs Brown, a Silver Surfer from Larne
relates her experience from last year: “For my age group it is nice to
have someone who understands and takes the time to explain computers. It
was easier than expected and at a level I could understand. I can now
email my family.’

Libraries across the
province are hosting Silver Surfers’ sessions on Friday 21, as well as
over 50 library branches and other locations across Northern Ireland. To
book a Silver Surfers’ session contact your local library.

For more information on
Silver Surfers’ Day, click online at

www.silversurfersni.org.uk

or call  (028) 9046 0606.