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Web winner at 92!

02/11/07

A New Charter tenant has been named national runner-up in the Silver Surfers of the Year 2007.

Dora Pegge is 92 years old and a resident of William Ford House, a sheltered housing scheme in Mottram. When New Charter installed a computer in the communal lounge and wireless connectivity throughout, Dora decided to put her long-dormant keyboard skills to use. Her proficiency online was recognised nationally and rewarded with a trip to the House of Commons to receive an award from Stephen Timms MP, Minister for Competitiveness.

The Silver Surfer of the Year Awards is held annually by Digital Unite, the organisation that delivers digital inclusion and ICT literacy for adults over 50.

New Charter didn't just install the computer. It complemented the hardware with lessons from Learning Centre Co-ordinator, Hannah Grantham. She introduced tenants in William Ford House to the technology and soon found she had some star pupils. Dora is the ololdest and she found her former career skills as a bookkeeper and shorthand typist had not deserted her as she faced the keyboard.

Dora uses the Internet almost daily and confidently uses email. She finds the web saves her time and money, and has become the resident internet expert at William Ford House.

Christine Amyes, Director of Organisational Development at New Charter said

"I am thrilled with Dora's success and the recognition this award gives to older learners. Dora is a role model for all thwho may be reluctant to take up new skills later in life. You are never too old to learn."

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