Some sites you might find helpful

If you happen to live in (or near) Northampton and need a bit more help, have a look at this website: www.seniorcomputing.co.uk
It belongs to a chap who helps PC beginners to get comfortable with the PC - could be just what you need.
Europc – a good place to buy a PC - you can read my experiences with them here: www.helpfulbooks.co.uk/newsletter150809.htm (scroll down to the tip about buying a new PC near the bottom)
Mesh Computers – another good place to buy PCs.
www.helpfulbooks.co.uk/goodandbad.htm – this page lists feedback we've had about different companies you can buy PCs, printers and so on from. Read this before you buy anything!
www.seniorsnetwork.co.uk — lots of information about computers and plenty of other topics.
http://www.mabels.org.uk — Mabels... Maintaining Bygone Times. Includes articles, news, humour, financial & retirement advice, nostalgia, health & mobility and more for the over 50 crowd.
www.seniority.co.uk — UK over 50s, join other over 50 year olds for chat, forum and more.
www.maturetimes.co.uk — The Mature Times is a free newspaper but they also have lots of news and information to read on their website - have a look.
— The Oldie is a monthly magazine, and they also have a website with extra articles, reviews and offers - it's worth a look!
Hotel Chocolat — The best place to get really really good chocolate!