A special week of events aimed at getting people aged over 50 online takes place in Rhondda Cynon Taf Libraries this month.
Silver Surfers’ Week is being held across the UK to promote the internet as a life-changing resource for over-50s. Rhondda Cynon Taf libraries will host workshops and sessions from May 16-20 2011 to help people ‘Spring Online’ as part of a national campaign.
Free internet/email taster sessions will be held in Rhondda Cynon Taf at:
Aberdare Library – Thursday, May 19, 1pm–3pm
Beddau Library – Friday, May 20 from 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
Church Village Library – Tuesday, May 17, 10-12pm and 2-4pm
Ferndale Library – Tuesday, May 17, 1pm–3pm
Hirwaun Library – Monday, May 16, 10am–12pm
Mountain Ash Library – Monday, May 16, 1pm–3pm
Pontyclun Library – Wednesday, May 18, 2-4pm
Porth Library – Wednesday, May 18, 9.30am– 1.30 am
Taffs Well Library – May 19, 2pm–4pm
Talbot Green Library – Thursday, May 19, 10am-12pm
Ton Pentre Library – Wednesday, May 18, 10am–12pm
Tonypandy Library – Wednesday, May 18, 1pm–3pm
Treorchy Library – Thursday, May 19, 10am–12pm
Ynyshir Library – Tuesday, May 17, 10am–12pm
Rhondda Cynon Taf’s Cabinet Member for Culture, Recreation and Tourism, Cllr Robert Bevan, said: “Most people who use computers each day may take them for granted, but for many older people and other less confident users, getting online can be daunting.
“Silver Surfers’ Week is a great way to get over-50s involved in using digital technology. Having the ability to use computers can be life-enhancing and can be a great help with so many things, such as researching your family tree.
“I hope many people will come along to our libraries and enjoy learning how to use the internet in these free sessions.”
Membership of all Rhondda Cynon Taf’s libraries is free and everyone living or working within the county borough is welcome to join. For more information log on to www.rhondda-cynon-taf.gov.uk/libraries
