A further course for 30 improvers was held in the autumn of 2005 and was followed by a well supported Digital Photography course in January 2006.

In the first half of 2005 the Group held three excellent well attended meetings. At the March meeting Hugh explained how to use the computer “help facilities” to solve problems, Colin talked about alternative browsers and e-mail and Graham showed all the options for Tables. At the May meeting Bryan introduced the basics of Excel and showed how to portray the data in a variety of graphic forms. He was followed by Graham who brought us down to earth with his use of Excel for managing domestic budgets. At the July meeting Tony R described how we could sell all those unwanted items in the attic using the E-Bay auction site. On each occasion our panel of relaxed experts shed light on our computer problems and proffered practical solutions.

An eight-week Digital Imaging Course was held in autumn 2004 at which 34 members learned how digital camera images could be enhanced using a computer.

A six-week “No Fear” Beginners Course was held in autumn 2003, attended by 30 members assisted by ten volunteer helpers. A ten-week Informal Class building on this was held early in 2004, attended by 24 members who worked through textbook examples with helpers to hand.

The Committee is always pleased to hear about your ideas for the Group and also from anyone who would like to talk on any computer or internet related topic.