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Silver Surfers
Have you just discovered the Internet?
Welcome to the Worldwide Web and life as a Silver Surfer!
Booking a Computer at your local Idea Store
Booking a computer at your local Idea Store or library is easy.
Idea Store Blog and Idea Store Email Address
If you would like a question answered, recommend a book or make comments or suggestions about our services why not post a message on our Idea Store Blog or email ideastore@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Books and Reading
Relax with a good book and visit our Books & Reading section. Did you know that reading for as little as 10 minutes lowers your heart rate and reduces stress.
24 Hour Library
As are a member of your local Tower Hamlets library or Idea Store, you can use our 24 Hour Library, for free, 24-hour access to our subscription reference resources. Discover 'Ancestry Online', legal information, dictionaries, encyclopaedias and newspaper articles including 'The Times Digital Archive 1785 - 1985'.
Health Information Web Sites
Discover quality health information at your fingertips through our Health Information.
Information Gateway
Finding accurate and up-to-date information via the World Wide Web can sometimes be time consuming. We have done the hard work for you. For information at your finger tips, choose a category from our Information Gateway menu to discover recommended, quality web sites.
Sign-up for our Local History Newsletter
Be the first to hear the latest news and information coming straight from the Local History Library and Archive team with their regular newsletter.
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Lifelong Learning
Idea Store Learning can help you unleash that hidden talent, learn a new skill, get fit and make new friends. You can choose from over 900 courses.
Websites for the Over 50s
Health
BBC Health- information, advice and contacts for health issues
Central and East London Breast Screening Service - for women from the age of 50
Where for Care - information, reviews and listings for over 20,000 UK care homes
Hobbies and Interests
The University of The Third Age – get involved with your favourite hobbies, learn new skills and meet new people.
Baby Boomer Bistro – UK’s first chat site for people over 50.
Age UK- Get involved in social issues, politics and good times.
Myguide - Helps you take your first steps with computers and the Internet
BBC First Click Beginners Guide [PDF] - a beginners guide to using computers and the Internet
Information and Advice
DirectGov for Over 50s - government advice on issues for 50+
SAGA– insurance, holidays, health, friends and financial advice
Silver Surfers Seventy - over 70 tried and tested websites
Your Doorstep, Your Decision - protect yourself against rogue doorstep sellers
Information and Advice for Grandparents
Information for Grandparents - includes activities for you and your grandchild to enjoy together
