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Learning about computing at your own pace

Are you over 50 and want to know more about computing?  Have you tried courses but found them unsuitable?  These teaching sessions are different.  You will have individual tuition from a patient volunteer in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.  There are no set courses to follow, and no tests!  We will teach you what you want to know, at your own pace.

 

It doesn’t matter whether you are a complete novice, or already know something about computers and want to improve your skills.  You don’t have to have a computer at home.  But if you do own one, and are experiencing problems, we may be able to advise you on how to solve them.

New venue, more sessions

The continued popularity of these sessions has enabled us to offer them at a second location - Ranikhet Extended School.  Formally launched on 1st October 2007, as part of the Digital Inclusion Project, the sessions are held on Monday mornings in the IT suite.  There are 8 computers, and a number of volunteers on hand to help you.

 

To get to Ranikhet Extended School, turn into Spey Road from Dee Road.  At the T junction in Spey Road, you will see the entrance to the school on the right.  Parking is available inside the school gates.

 

The Digital Inclusion Project is supported by BT, Connect Berkshire, and the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce.  It is managed by Ranikhet Primary School, and run by a steering group with members from a number of local organisations, including Age Concern Berkshire.

What would you like to know?

What you need to do

Hardly a day goes by without “emails” and “the Internet” being mentioned in the media.  If these are a mystery to you, then you are in good company – many of our clients ask about them.  So, if you’ve never sent an email, or “surfed the net”, we can help you.  One of our clients, who started out as a complete novice, now books her travel on the internet. 

Another favourite topic with our clients is digital photography.  Digital cameras have revolutionised picture-taking in the last few years.  We can show you how to get the best from a digital camera.

We are open 50 weeks a year.  Sessions last 45 minutes, and you can come to as many or as few sessions as you need. There is no limit and no commitment, and it doesn’t matter if you cannot come every week.  All our learners are over 50, so you will not feel out of place.   All you need to do is give us a call and book yourself in for one of the sessions (see below).  For details of how to get to Huntley House, see our contact us page.

Age Concern Berkshire Computer Sessions

Huntley House, Wednesdays

10.30 am to 11.15 am

1.30 pm to 2.15 pm

11.30 am to 12.15 pm

2.30 pm to 3.15 pm

For people who can work unsupervised, there is an additional session from 12.30 pm to 1.15 pm

Ranikhet Extended Primary School, Mondays

10.00 am to 10.45 am

11.00 am to 11.45 am

To book a session, call Marveta Hinds on: 0118 959 4242
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