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Here are some useful starting points if you're new to the web. These are general sites which provide information about holidays, cheap flights, finding lost friends and relatives, meeting people, keeping fit and generally enjoying life:

SilverSurfers
www.silversurfers.net

myPrime
www.myprime.co.uk

50 Connect
www.50connect.co.uk

Silver Links
www.sylviamilne.co.uk/silv.htm

Saga
www.saga.co.uk

Ask Geriatric1927
www.askgeriatric.com
For an inspiring use of modern technology have a look at this site created by Peter, aged 79, under the name of Geriatric 1927. Peter first came to notice when he posted a series of childhood reminiscences on theYouTube site which became a surprise hit with the many thousands of young people who use and visit YouTube.

Digital Unite
www.digitalunite.net
Digital Unite specialise in training organisations, communities and individuals who need IT skills. They run the annual Silver Surfer Day, 25th May 2007, and Silver Surfer of the Year Awards.

Silverhairs
www.silverhairs.co.uk
This has some useful practical help for people new to using the Internet as well as some useful links.

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