8 March 2007
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<div class="rxbodyfield" xmlns:o="urn:www.microsoft.com/office" xmlns:st1="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags" xmlns:st2="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags2" xmlns:w="urn:www.microsoft.com/word" xmlns:x="urn:www.microsoft.com/excel"><p>Across the UK a number of initiatives are taking place to teach the older consumer how to get the most out of their mobile phones.</p><p>Several of the courses require participants to go back to school - literally - as small group sessions use local school facilities for a non-threatening, relaxed teaching environment.</p><p>In one case, it's the pupils of the school who are turning into teachers, with students at Bedford High, Lancashire, organising a class for over 50s to teach them how to text and use their mobile phones properly.</p><p>Put together in association with Wigan and Leigh Pensioners' Link, the lessons will start on March 16th and run from 12.45 and 14.45GMT.</p><p>A Link spokesman told the Leigh Journal: "The older pupils are really up for it and willing to help."</p><p>Elsewhere, lessons have also begun at a primary school in East Renfrewshire, Scotland. According to a BBC Scotland news report, the class was set up after local research revealed that pensioners in the area wanted a lesson on mobile phone usage designed for their age group and to be taken at a slow pace.</p><p>Chris Rafferty, who leads the course, commented: "They feel quite confident when they're out and about and just to be able to speak to their granddaughter or grandson - I think they're getting a real kick out of it."</p><p>There's plenty of choice so let uSwitch.com help you find the perfect mobile phone. If you're confused about fancy features, our <a href="http://www.uswitch.com/Mobiles/Handsets/">handset guide will help. Then, when you know what you want, <a href="http://www.uswitch.com/Mobiles/index.aspx?">use our calculator to compare handsets and tariffs</a> and find the one that best suits you and buy online. We're easy to use, impartial and our service won't cost you a penny.</p><p><a href="http://www.adfero.co.uk" target="_blank"><img alt="track" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/dn.gif?feedid=362&itemid=18082699" style="border:0 0 0" />© Adfero Ltd</a></a></p></div>