EVENTS, NEWS and
TECH TALKS

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

Silver City Surfers Celebrate 20 Years of Digital Support for Older People

Special Birthday Afternoon Tea

Silver City Surfers, the Aberdeen based charity, marked a significant milestone in May, celebrating 20 years of empowering older people across the city with vital digital skills.

Read more… Civic Reception

The Silver City Surfers (SCS) are currently looking to recruit new Trustees to join our Board so we can continue to ensure that no one is left behind by the advances in technology.  Specific skills are not needed, just a willingness to help our charity continue to provide a digital lifeline. Training can be provided.

Trustees are volunteers and meet once per month to make sure that the organisation is running well and that our plans are properly implemented. They form the Management Committee of the charity and have responsibility for making sure that SCS is doing what it is set up to do. We are fortunate to have amazing coordinators who are responsible for the day to day running of our sessions and recruiting and supporting our volunteers.

We are looking at future developments for the service; would you like to be part of the planning? If you are interested, please contact Louise Farmer, Chairman, at silvercitysurfers.trustees@gmail.com

Dear Silver City Surfers Community,

Celebrating Two Decades of Learning, Memories, and Community! This year marks a monumental occasion for all of us — Silver City Surfers is celebrating our 20th Anniversary! It has been an incredible journey, filled with unforgettable moments, endless learning, and a community that’s as strong as the granite in the city! We couldn’t have made it this far without the passion and support of our wonderful Digital Champions aka Tutors, Learners, and friends who have joined us along the way.

Read more… February Newsletter

Our brilliant volunteers through their hard work and dedication over the years, have helped thousands of people get to grips with technology and enjoy all kinds of tech. Offering an increasingly needed service, the Silver City Surfers team are proud to have met with so many of you and assist with all your IT enquiries. We look forward to a year of celebrations and special events to mark the 20th birthday.

Have you volunteered with us before? We’ll be reaching out to you to join in the party.

Want to join our growing team of volunteers? Please get in touch to learn how you can support our future work and make sure we continue to offer this vital service. We can’t do it without the volunteers who so generously offer their time and expertise. Here’s to another 20 years of free tutoring for all, lots of tea and chat, and definitely some birthday cake to be on offer this special year. We look forward to seeing you at one of our drop-ins, now running six sessions every week at venues across the city!