PENSIONERS at 17th Century almshouses have been given the technology to turn computer-mad youngsters green with envy.
Residents at Sir William Turner's Hospital, at Kirkleatham, near Redcar, east Cleveland, have won a computer, with a year's free access to the Internet, in a national BT competition.
The residents, aged between 63 and 88, and staff had to show how the computer would benefit their community, and their involvement with The Northern Echo's Communigate community website helped them win the prize.
"Many of our residents have relatives scattered across the county, and around the world, and this will enable them to keep in touch whenever they wish," said Peter Sotheran, chairman of the board of trustees, as the computer was delivered yesterday.
Sir William Turner's Almshouses underwent a £1.7m refurbishment programme recently, funded by the Housing Corporation, Heritage Lottery Fund and National Almshouses Association.
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