Linton IT Club 2007

1. The objective of the club, which is entirely run by volunteers is to introduce very basic computing to adults, particularly those who have not had the opportunity to learn about computers at school, college or work. The club also tries to help members with computer related problems including new technology such as digital cameras.

2. The club aims also to help, in an informal and friendly atmosphere, those who have computers of their own, possibly recently acquired, to make a start; or who may have a more specific problem.

3. The Club works in close co-operation with the Library Service. Members can use the Club’s computers and also those belonging to the Library Service during Club hours when the Library is closed. Access to Library Service computers outside Club hours is by Library Membership Card Number and Pin Number. It follows that Club Members should also be Library Members.

4. The facilities of the Club and Library Service are currently as follows:

(i) 5 x Computers in the computer suite belonging to the Library Service, are connected to broadband Internet after logging in. These computers have Microsoft Office available, including word processing and spreadsheets and can take floppy disks, CD and USB pen drives, which enable users to save their work for future use. All these machines and one of those in (ii) below, are available for e-mail via a website, such as hotmail and yahoo mail etc.

(ii) 2 x Computers in the main Library room. These also belong to the Library Service and one of them is available for Club use.

(iii) 2 x Computers in lockable cabinets, used only on Club nights. These machines belong to the Club and are used for instruction, practice and demonstrations. They are fully equipped for Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and most uses of a PC including the Internet and are capable of normal ISP-based e-mail and web-based e-mail via dial-up accounts.

5. Costs. There is no subscription or fee for membership at present.

6. Club meetings are on Tuesday evenings between 7 pm and 9 pm. It is not necessary to attend every week. Members may come and go as it suits them as help is given in an informal and non-structured way. In holiday weeks etc, the Club may not meet. It is advisable to enquire well in advance. (Log on to the Club’s website www.lseniorsit.fsnet.co.uk for Club news or announcements of any closure days.)

7. Library hours use. If Members intend to use the equipment during Library hours, it is advisable to book a machine either over the phone or in person. The Library phone number is 01223-892227. (It should be noted that during Library hours, users are restricted to one hour's use of the computers in any 24 hours….Library rules)

8. Club Membership. Those wishing to join the Club can visit any Tuesday evening when their contact details are taken.

9. The Volunteer Club Committee consists of the following: Mike Crofts (Chairman), Graham Potter (Technical Advisor), Mrs Sue Parry (Secretary & Treasurer). Derek Birch the club founder stepped down from the committee in July 2006.

10. For further information telephone Mike Crofts on 01223 893619

Updated 16 February 2007