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Skypes the limit for 90 year old Esther
A lady from Hanover’s flag ship Extra Care housing estate in Tadcaster, West Yorkshire who was born in the roaring 20’s, has vivid memories of Black Tuesday and remembers the invention of the first mechanical television has taken her first Skype master class.
Popple Well Springs resident 90 year-old Esther Blackhouse was joined by Age UK National Internet Champion Margaret Goodwin for an internet master class which included a whole host of top tips including; an introduction to Skype, television streaming and some money saving tips.
Esther said: “I really enjoyed speaking to my daughter in Montana. “Afterwards Margaret even showed me how to watch my favourite period dramas on my lap top.”
The master class comes hot on the heels of the launch of the Tunstall Suite, a dedicated room where residents can go to use the internet for free.
Age UK and Hanover Internet Champion Margaret Goodwin said: “Esther took to Skype like a duck to water.”
“Being on a pensioner’s income can mean a huge financial adjustment. “You need all of the bargains you can get and the internet is the best place to find them.
“So whether you are keen to keep in touch with family or fancy trying out internet dating the World Wide Web has something for everyone.”
