Older people keen to get computer literate

Friday, 27 September 2013 00:00

A new computer learning centre is being set up to accommodate the growing number of older people who want to get computer savvy.

Free sessions for people over 50 will start on Monday at the House of Manannan in Peel.

The venture is a joint initiative between Age Isle of Man and Manx National Heritage and aims to build people’s confidence with things like writing e-mails, social networking and how to use Skype.

Chief executive of Age Isle of Man George Quayle says it can greatly improve the quality of someone’s life:

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