EVENTS and
NEWS

Meeting People at Empower Aberdeen

We enjoyed meeting people at the Music Hall on 7th October at the fantastic Empower Aberdeen event. It was a great opportunity for Silver City Surfers to spread the word about our free IT support, as well as meet the many great organisations there, all offering support and opportunities across Aberdeen. It was inspiring to see so many people coming together to support and empower people in our local community.

We had a great day and hope we’ve helped some new people find their way to us too.

We were delighted to welcome the team from ACVO (Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations) to our Monday session at Michie’s, where they spent time meeting our volunteers and seeing first-hand the support we provide to older people across Aberdeen. Their visit on 24th August resulted in a feature for their monthly bulletin, along with a short film showcasing our volunteers in action.

Thank you ACVO for helping us share the story of Silver City Surfers and the difference our volunteers make every week.

Find the article and short film on pages 18-21

A big thank you to everyone who joined us on 29th August for the Celebrate Aberdeen Parade! It was fantastic to see our volunteers come together, enjoy the day and proudly represent Silver City Surfers. Events like this are a wonderful reminder of the many people and organisations working together to support our communities. Silver City Surfers were delighted to be part of such a memorable day.

Our team was represented by staff member Fay and young volunteer Adwait, who joined SHMU’s So Why Don’t You radio programme on 14th August. A great opportunity to talk about volunteering, supporting older people with IT and the brilliant work carried out by our volunteers. Adwait, who has recently completed 100 hours of volunteering with Silver City Surfers, shared their experience of being part of our team and the valuable contribution younger volunteers can make. It was a great opportunity to celebrate the people behind our service and the difference they make in our community.

The programme is available to listen to again, just click this link to listen on Mixcloud!

On Monday 25th May, we were pleased to welcome Home Energy Scotland to our session at Michie’s, where they offered free advice and information on energy support, reducing household costs, and staying warm at home.

It was a great opportunity for our learners and volunteers to access helpful guidance in a relaxed and friendly setting, and we’d like to thank the team for taking the time to visit and support our community.

A new Hospitality Volunteer is needed to greet our learners and serve teas and coffees at Michie’s Cafe on Union Street on Monday afternoons. Get in touch to find out more!

Dear Silver City Surfers Community,

It’s been a busy start to the year, and it’s been fantastic to see so many people coming along to our sessions across Aberdeen, with both regular learners and new faces joining us each week.

Read more… Spring Newsletter

Dear Silver City Surfers Community,

Welcome to the December edition of the Silver City Surfers newsletter.
As we come to the end of another busy and inspiring year, we’re taking a moment to look back at the wonderful events, community moments and partnerships that have helped us support even more people to stay connected in a digital world.

Read more… December Newsletter

Silver City Surfers were delighted to take part in the recent Information Day at Tillydrone Community Campus.
Fay, our Assistant Coordinator, enjoyed meeting visitors, sharing how our free digital sessions help people build confidence with technology, and how these sessions make everyday life easier and more connected. The event was also a fantastic opportunity to network with other local organisations and explore new ways of working together.

Visitors enjoyed a friendly atmosphere with craft stalls, children’s activities, a free lunch from Foodies Cafe, and a prize draw, while learning about many services and opportunities available in the area.

Thank you to Tillydrone Community Campus for hosting such a welcoming event and to everyone who stopped by our stall for a chat!

As part of Challenge Poverty Week, Silver City Surfers enjoyed a brilliant day of conversation and connection with the public at Empower Aberdeen, talking about our drop-in sessions and the support we offer. We also loved meeting and networking with the many inspiring organisations taking part, all working together for an inclusive Aberdeen.

SCS Coordinator Adrianne pictured with Dean Macrae of Aberdeen Foyer

As part of Positive Ageing Week 2025, Silver City Surfers were delighted to join the Grampian Regional Equality Council (GREC) Language Cafe at Aberdeen Arts Centre on 2nd October. It was a lovely way to start the month – sharing conversation with people from many different backgrounds and talking about the work of Silver City Surfers in supporting older people with digital skills. 

Coordinator Adrianne enjoyed meeting the group and was especially pleased to hear that some of the attendees were interested in volunteering with Silver City Surfers. The visit was a chance to celebrate community connections, raise awareness, and show how even simple acts of sharing skills can make a big difference in helping older people feel more confident online. 

And it was great to see people sharing laughter, friendship, and learning English together thanks to GREC’s language cafe.

Dear Silver City Surfers Community,

Pipkin the Wellbeing Bunny visited our new session on Wednesday afternoons at the Aberdeen Vaccination and Wellbeing Hub in the Bon Accord Centre. Pipkin’s family live on the Isles of Scilly and is in need of help with his IT skills to stay in touch! Click here to see Pipkin in action.

An exclusive article has been written for the Silver City Surfers highlighting the importance of improving digital literacy amongst seniors: Connected or Left Behind? The Digital Age and Our Older Population

Worried About Online Scams? Come to Our Free Workshop!

Read more… Scamming Workshop

Exciting News – Wednesdays Are Moving!

We’re delighted to let you know that starting Wednesday 2nd July 2025, our weekly sessions at Crown Terrace are moving to a lovely new home at the Aberdeen Vaccination and Wellbeing Hub in the Bon Accord Centre!

Same time: 2 pm – 4 pm
Same warm welcome, same helpful service: Tea, coffee and a friendly chat

Read more… Wednesday Session