'Itea and biscuits week' event at library
Age UK’s 'Itea and biscuits week' is being held at Llanelli Library this week.
The event is aimed at people in later life who are interested in learning about technology such as the internet, digital cameras, mobile phones and other technology.
It will take place in the lending department on Wednesday, between 2pm and 4.30pm, and will include tea and biscuits.
Itea and biscuits week is an annual campaign run by Age UK which aims to introduce technology to people in later life.
A spokesman said: “Technology is increasingly important and can offer older people numerous benefits, from using mobile phones and the internet to keep in contact with loved ones more easily, to using digital cameras to capture those important moments in life.”
At the event there will be experts on hand from Llanelli Library to teach people about technology.
Regional Library Manager Mark Jewell said: “Itea and biscuits week is a great way for people in later life with little or no experience of technology to get a taste of it first hand. The tutors are all really friendly and patient, so it’s a great place to learn to use technology such as the Internet.”
As well as encouraging people to attend local events, this year Age UK is calling on people who already know how to use technology to pass on their knowledge to an older friend, family member or neighbour and become a Digital Champion.
Heléna Herklots, Services Director at Age UK, said: “Age UK runs ‘itea and biscuits week’ to help older people try out new technology, in many cases for the first time.
“This year as well as encouraging older people to attend events, we are asking people who know how to use technology to become Digital Champions by passing on their knowledge of mobile phones, the internet, ipads and anything else to older people they know.
“Technology really can make a difference to people’s lives, offering them independence, security, entertainment and much more.”
For more information visit Llanelli Library or www.ageuk.org.uk/itea-and-biscuits or call 0800 169 65 65.
The event is aimed at people in later life who are interested in learning about technology such as the internet, digital cameras, mobile phones and other technology.
It will take place in the lending department on Wednesday, between 2pm and 4.30pm, and will include tea and biscuits.
Itea and biscuits week is an annual campaign run by Age UK which aims to introduce technology to people in later life.
A spokesman said: “Technology is increasingly important and can offer older people numerous benefits, from using mobile phones and the internet to keep in contact with loved ones more easily, to using digital cameras to capture those important moments in life.”
At the event there will be experts on hand from Llanelli Library to teach people about technology.
Regional Library Manager Mark Jewell said: “Itea and biscuits week is a great way for people in later life with little or no experience of technology to get a taste of it first hand. The tutors are all really friendly and patient, so it’s a great place to learn to use technology such as the Internet.”
As well as encouraging people to attend local events, this year Age UK is calling on people who already know how to use technology to pass on their knowledge to an older friend, family member or neighbour and become a Digital Champion.
Heléna Herklots, Services Director at Age UK, said: “Age UK runs ‘itea and biscuits week’ to help older people try out new technology, in many cases for the first time.
“This year as well as encouraging older people to attend events, we are asking people who know how to use technology to become Digital Champions by passing on their knowledge of mobile phones, the internet, ipads and anything else to older people they know.
“Technology really can make a difference to people’s lives, offering them independence, security, entertainment and much more.”
For more information visit Llanelli Library or www.ageuk.org.uk/itea-and-biscuits or call 0800 169 65 65.
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