OLDER people in Herefordshire are being offered the opportunity of a 'free world tour' around the World Wide Web as part of Age Concern's 'Silver Surfers Festival' launched this week.

Age Concern Leominster and District is holding an open afternoon tomorrow, Friday, May 16, from 2pm to 4pm where anyone over the age of 50 who is interested in learning about Information Technology can sign up for a free 45-minute taster session. For more information please contact the Age Concern information service office at 30 West Street, Leominster, or telephone 01568 611054.

Meanwhile, residents in the city can sign up for the sessions through Age Concern Hereford by telephoning 01432 350483.