Laurel Gardens Retirement Complex tenants taught digital skills by St Aloysuis Primary School pupils

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Tenants from Laurel Gardens Retirement Complex in Chapelhall are taking advantage of their new digital skills thanks to support from informative youngsters.Pupils from St Aloysuis Primary School were on hand to help as part of North Lanarkshire Council’s Driving Digital Locally Intergenerational Project.This is the sixth project to take place as part of the successful initiative and has enabled senior residents to confidently use technology for various purposes, including communication, online services, and entertainment.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The programme begins with seniors engaging in lively discussions with pupils on topics ranging from childhood memories to favourite songs.Then the pupils teach the tenants basic digital skills on a buddy system.As a result, senior residents are now more connected and engaged with the digital world, enhancing their quality of life.A tenant who took part in the project, Gabriel Smith, said: “I never thought I would enjoy using technology, but the young ones made it so much fun."It’s amazing how much we can learn from each other."Pupils who took part from St.

Aloysuis Primary were Jude, Hollie, Alfie, Caiden, Holly, Myley, Julia, Brandon, Louis, Isla, Ava, Lacie, Noah and Finn.One of the youngsters said: “This experience has a positive impact because