u3a

South Solihull

Technology

Status:Active, open to new members
Coordinator:
When: Monthly on Thursdays 14:00-16:00
Meetings are usually on the first Thursday of the month.
Venue: Member's home
Cost: Voluntary small contribution towards refreshments and consumables.

Technology: The practical application of scientific knowledge.

Technological progress is relentless, but you don't have to be left behind.  Technology can make like easier and provide new hobbies and interests.  We are a ‘self help’ group where members share skills and competence to solve specific problems with those who are less able. Many technologies are now within the ability, and pocket, of the amateur; becoming simpler, cheaper and easier to use every day.  We have members with experience in computing, electronics, digital crafting, 3D printing, automation, laser cutting, robotics, and much more.

Information technology

Most people only make minimal use of the power of computers, tablets and smartphones.  If you lack the confidence to try things and rely on others to fix your problems, we can help,

When assisting members with computer problems, we are conscious that we must be careful to avoid accessing personal or private data on members' digital devices.  This document is a supplement to the general ssu3a Safeguarding Policy, that covers I.T. training situations.

Looking ahead

Planned meetings are listed below. If you have anything you'd like us to tackle, please get in touch.

Thursday 3rd September 2026
14:00 - 16:00
Meeting
If you have a computer, how do you use it?  Do you use it efficiently?  Can you do all you want to do with it? Click to find out more.
Booking Required
Thursday 1st October 2026
14:00 - 16:00
Meeting
There are some simple rules and procedures that you can adopt to keep you, your system and your data safe.
Booking Required
Thursday 5th November 2026
14:00 - 16:00
Meeting
How to produce pleasing documents, easily and quickly.
Booking Required
Thursday 3rd December 2026
14:00 - 16:00
Meeting
Learn how to use spreadsheets for budgeting, planning, cataloguing, to-do lists, or any task where tabulated information or repeated calculation is needed.
Booking Required
Thursday 7th January 2027
14:00 - 16:00
Meeting
Learn how your computer can be used for all kinds of graphical tasks: drawing pictures, plans and designs; editing photographs; producing slide-shows and presentations, and so on.
Booking Required
Thursday 4th February 2027
14:00 - 16:00
Meeting
In this last session we will look at what you can do next: Looking at topics we haven't had time to cover and delve deeper into any topic you might be interested in.
Booking Required

Past Meetings