Purpose
The Computer Forum is intended to support all U3A in Bath members who use, or might use a computer- whatever their ability and whatever they want to do with their machines. In general, our members use PCs that run Windows and our “help” sessions are styled accordingly. Users of other operating systems (e.g. Linux, Apple, MAC, Unix etc ) will be welcomed but should consider if one of the other U3A in Bath computer groups may be more suitable for them.

Computer Forum self help group
The chief activity of Computer Forum is the monthly “help” group meetings, which are held at the Fire Station, Bathwick Street (by Cleveland Bridge). Free parking is available. Time: 2-4pm, usually the first Monday in the month except for August. Meetings are advertised in the U3A Newsletter where there is also a contact telephone number.
To comply with Insurance regulations, a U3A Membership number is required.

The agenda is flexible and members are encouraged to take an active part by discussing any computer problems which they experience. There may also be small presentations covering a particular aspect of computer use. We are helped by more experienced users. To complement the monthly meetings, queries and suggestions to help other users are emailed amongst those willing to share email addresses.

At present (April 2011) the group is full but enquiries from potential new members are welcome.

Handouts
When a meeting includes a prepared presentation on a particular topic, an explanatory note may be handed out. To see a list of handouts at past meetings, with the option to select and view any of them, click here