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about Linton IT Club
1. The objective of the club, which was founded by the late Derek
Birch in 2000, is to introduce 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, satnav and tablets.
2. The club also aims 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 co-operation with the
Library Service.
Members can use the Club’s computer and also those belonging to the Library
Service during Club hours (Tuesdays 7pm-9pm) when the Library is closed. Access
to Library Service computers outside Club hours is by Library Membership
Card Number and Pin Number, which you receive as a member of
Cambridgeshire Libraries.
4. The facilities of the Club and Library
Service are currently as follows:
(i) 2
x Computers in the computer and information room belonging to the Library Service,
are connected to the County Broadband Internet service after logging in. These
computers have Microsoft Office available, including word
processing and spreadsheets and can take CDs and USB memory sticks,
which enable users to save their work for future use. These machines and the
one below, are available for e-mail via a website,
such as Outlook, Googlemail and Yahoo mail etc.
(ii) The Club’s
own Computer used
only on Club nights. This is used for instruction, practice and demonstrations.
(iii) Free CambWiFi is available throughout the
building, so you can bring your own laptop, tablet or smart phone if you have
one, and connect to the internet.
5. Costs. There is no subscription or fee for
membership at present.
6. The Club meets on Tuesday evenings between 7 pm
and 9 pm. Access is at the rear
of the Cathodeon building directly into the computer
and information room.
During peak
holiday periods, the Club may not meet, so at these times it is advisable to
check in advance. (Log on
to the Club’s website www.lintonit.org.uk for Club news or announcements of any
closure days.)
7. Club Membership. Visit us any Tuesday evening to see
what we do, and if we can help you, we will enrol you as a member.
8.
For further information telephone Mike Crofts on 01223 893619 or
email mikecrofts (at) gmail
(dot) com
Updated 23
March 2020