Current News Items

British Heart Foundation - Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are desperately needed to help in the Nuneaton Heart Foundation shop during the busy Christmas period. For more details contact 024 7632 6522 or click Volunteering. 

Right care, Right deal

A coalition of three of the UK's largest charities - Help the Aged, Counsel & Care and Carers UK - has launched a new campaign website about the social care system for older and disabled people, their families and carers. For details click Right care, Right deal.

Book Launch for Working Lives Project

The launch of a new book "Memories of work and industry in Nuneaton and Bedworth - A 20th Century Oral History" takes place at Bedworth Library on Friday 28th November 10-30am to 12-00noon. For more information click Working Lives.

Table Top and Cake Sale

Table top and cake sale at Westbury Youth Centre, Westlea Road, Leamington Spa on Saturday 29th November 11-00am til 2-00pm. For more details ring 01926 450156.

New Website for Local Health Information

A new website has been launched to provide information about health and healthy lifestyles for Coventry and Warwickshire residents. To see the website click Coventry Health Hub.

WW1 Royal Naval Reserve Records Go On-line

The records of 40,000 Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve service records from the first world war have now been made available on-line through the National Archives. To search the records click RNVR records.

Community Forums in Stratford District

New Community Forums in Stratford on Avon District offer opportunities for residents to raise issues with Councillors and agencies. For details of Forums in November and December click Community Forums.

Distraction Burglary

There have been recent incidents of Distraction Burglary in Coventry, Nuneaton and Rugby, with the burglars pretending to be Police Officers or "Water Board" officials. Do not allow anyone into your home who you do not know or who has not made an appointment. For more information about avoiding being a victim click Distraction Burglary.

Silver Surfers Coventry

We are now running Silver Surfers sessions at Coventry Transport Museum. If you live in Coventry and want to learn how to use the internet or email contact the Silver Surfers Project on 024 7634 2250.

Heating your Home this Winter

You could be eligible for help with insulation, draught-proofing and central heating from Warm Front. Grants are available for people aged over 60 who receive benefits, including Pension Credit. For more information click Warm Front.

Check your Benefits Eligibility

You can check your eligibility for welfare benefits using Age Concern's on-line checker. You do not have to enter your name. To use the checker click benefit checker.

PHILLIS - help to live at home

Warwickshire County Council's new PHILLIS service, for people over 50 who need help to stay independent in their own homes, is available throughout the County. For information ring 01926 731144 or click PHILLIS.

Silver Surfers Registrations

There are currently 1,386 people registered with us as Silver Surfers. You can Register as a Silver Surfer free, on-line by clicking Registration or at any of our drop-ins.

New and Updated Pages

Find out which pages are new and which pages have been updated recently on this web-site by clicking latest changes. 

Archived Items

Some items that have previously been on the Silver Surfers Home page, and which may still be of interest, have been archived. Click Archive to access these items.

Help and Advice Phone Lines

Needing help, information or advice? As well as the information on the Silver Surfers website, there are several general advice phone lines provided for older people. Details can be found by clicking Advice lines.