From technophobes to net-heads: silver surfers get networked [Edition 6]

are quite keen on Facebook. They can keep in touch with theirgrandchildren."

Betty Williams, from Burwash, joined the classes so she couldkeep in touch with her 25-year-old son Rhys when he moves to Dubaiin two weeks time.

The 61-year-old said: "When my son dropped the bombshell that hewas moving I thought 'he doesn't answer his mobile phone here sohe's not going to answer it there' and thought I better get on thecase.

"When I went to Anthony I didn't know how to turn a computer onand off.

"Now I've got internet, a webcam and I'm going to get onFacebook."

For more information call Mr Burke on 01580 819529 or emailanthony.

burke@btinternet.com CLASSES to get technophobes surfing the webhave proved so successful its students are now tackling the realmsof social networking.

The lessons for internet 'newbies' were started by Etchinghambusinessman Anthony Burke who was keen to help the older generationget online.

And his one on one coaching has gone so well adults whopreviously never knew how to turn a computer on are signing up toFacebook and Twitter.

Classes Mr Burke, managing director of digital marketing companyWSI, has run the classes for just three weeks from the EtchinghamBistro.

He said: "I have got about ten students at the moment and it'sproving very popular. A lot of the older people