TEA drinking and toe-tapping were both on the agenda at an unusual event held in Central Library for older people in the area.

The branch played host to a 'silent tea dance' - a fun-filled event for elderly members of the community.

Outreach officer Craig Miller says the event was arranged to celebrate the end of a digital inclusion course - and to get people back to their local libraries.

He told the Tele: "We have been working with different sheltered housing complexes to deliver digital skills that are useful and can be used in real life.

"The event has been a way to bring people together to celebrate the work and also as a way to tackle social isolation.

"It has been brilliant seeing people all come together and it's also so worthwhile to be able to provide older people with skills that they will actually use."

Other silent events at the library have proved popular, with discos for youngsters also being well attended.

The silent tea dance brought together residents from Armadale Court, Broadstone Gardens, Elliot Court, John Galt House, Stewart House and Bagatelle Court.

The group enjoyed celebrating with games of bingo and refreshments.

Craig added: "It's really good fun and interactive, it's lovely to be able to bring people together from different sheltered housing complexes.

"There is good music and everyone gets up and dances, we have people doing the slosh and everything.

"It's absolutely brilliant to see people being back and reconnecting with local libraries."