A whole host of classes are taking place throughout Rhondda Cynon Taf to encourage older people to explore the many benefits of the Internet.
The internet is now an integral part of everyday life but more than eight million people in the UK, many of whom are aged over 50, continue to be excluded from large parts of daily life because they have no access to a computer and are not online.
“Spring Online” is an award-winning initiative taking place across the country to encourage more people to surf the Internet and learn some of the computer basics which can help them in every day life.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is celebrating “Spring Online” week from April 23rd to 27th by holding 16 events in libraries right across the County Borough.
With plenty of valuable support from quality-assured tutors, residents can learn all about basic internet usage, from online shopping to using emails.
Of the 16 classes, 12 will concentrate on Internet browsing, while the other four will concentrate on how to download applications, use online e-books and audio that the Council Library has on offer.
Last year, Spring Online helped an incredible 50,000 older people get online at 2,500 events around the country.
For more information on Rhondda Cynon Taf Library Service visit the dedicated Libraries Page Membership of all Rhondda Cynon Taf’s libraries is free and everyone living or working within the County Borough is welcome to join.
