Please Find Below the Updated Programme of Computer Classes That Age UK Waltham Forest

Please find below the updated programme of computer classes that Age UK Waltham Forest is offering.

If you would like to book any of the classes please do let us know, a booking form is on the back page or you can book by calling 0208 558 5512 or emailing

Best wishes

Emma Tozer

One-to-One Lessons
We also offer lessons in your own home if you have your own computer or, if you prefer, you can have one-to-one lessons at our offices (address below). These sessions cost £10 per hour. Please contact us for further details. / 2nd and 9th June – 10.30am-12.30pm
Skype for Beginners
This course covers all the basics of using Skype, from installing, creating a profile to making free video and voice calls over the internet.
Venue:Age UK WF Offices Number of hours: 4
Cost:£12.50
2nd June – 10.30am-12.30pm
First steps with Facebook
Learn how to create a Facebook account, add or remove Friends, check your Account settings and Privacy Preferences, upload and tag Photos from the computer.
Venue:Age UK WF Offices Number of hours: 2
Cost:£5 / 9th June – 10.30am-12.30pm
Scams and Internet Security
How to recognise secure sites; online scams; safety; different programmes and apps and their uses. You can also bring your questions with you for discussion.
Venue: Age UK WF Offices Number of hours: 2
Cost: £5
16th June – 10.30am-12.30pm
Getting started with Twitter
This introduction to Twitter session is designed to explain how the platform works and how it can work for you, how to create a profile, what to follow and how to control your Privacy settings.
Venue:Age UK WF Offices Number of hours: 2
Cost:£5 / 16th June – 10.30am-12.30pm
e-books (kindles and kobos)
Ever wondered about e-books (aka kindles and kobos) ? Did you know you can increase the size of text to make reading easier? This session will give you the chance to try the latest equipment and also covers how to download books from the internet as well as via the local authority e-book library service.
Venue: Age UK WF Offices Number of hours: 2
Cost: £5
16th June – 10.30am-12.30pm
Getting started with Twitter
This introduction to Twitter session is designed to explain how the platform works and how it can work for you, how to create a profile, what to follow and how to control your Privacy settings.
Venue:Age UK WF Offices Number of hours: 2
Cost:£5 / 20thJune – 2.00pm-4.00pm
Tips, Tricks and Favourite Apps – Android Tablets
What are Apps and what are the different apps used for (Spotify, Playstoreetc). Multi-touch tricks and shortcuts. You can also bring your questions with you for discussion.
Venue: Age UK WF Offices Number of hours: 2
Cost: £5
30th June – 10.30am-12.30pm
Where am I?
Discover new ways to navigate the world around you with Google Maps and Google Earth.
Venue: Age UK WF Offices Number of hours: 2
Cost: £5 / 7th July – 10.30am-12.30pm
Ebay Basics
Want learn about buying or selling on eBay? Learn the basics, such as creating an account; listing an item; eBay fees; getting paid; shipping and feedback.
Venue: Age UK WF Offices Number of hours: 2
Cost: £5
14th July – 10.30am-12.30pm
Where’s my Stuff?
Ever wondered what happens when you hit save? How do you import and move around files and folders? Where do things go when you move files between devices such as cameras and computers?
This workshop is designed for you to ask those types of questions!
Venue: Age UK WF Offices Number of hours: 2
Cost: £5 / 28th July - 10.30am -12.30pm
Basic Photo Editing for Windows PCs
(Desktop or Laptop users)
NEW COURSE FOR 2016
Show and tell session of how to download and use the free software package Picasa which works across all versions of Microsoft Windows. Demonstration of the basic editing functions including how to improve the appearance of your photos and how to crop, rotate and remove red eye.
Please note that this session is NOT suitable for Tablet users.
Venue: Age UK WF OfficesNumber of hours: 2
Cost: £5.00
4th and 11th August - 10.30am-12.30pm
Introduction to Tablet Computers Course
Is a Tablet computer right for me? We will show you how to use one starting from the basics (e.g. how do I turn it on). The course comprises two sessions, a week apart, of 2 hours each. We will provide you with your own tablet in each session so you can try out what is being demonstrated and see if a Tablet computer is suitable for your needs.
Venue:Age UK WF Offices Number of hours: 4
Cost:£12.50 / 18th and 25th August – 10.30am-12.30pm
Understanding your iPad
Learn about your iPad features and applications. Using facetime to make free video phone calls with other apple users; airdrop and how to use itunes to back up your iPad. Discover what the different menus offer, spotlight searching and the basics of Safari.
Bring your iPad to this session and learn how to get the most out of your device.
Venue: Age UK WF OfficesNumber of hours: 4
Cost: £10.00
1st September – 10.30am-12.30pm
Tips, Tricks and Favourite Apps – Android Tablets
What are Apps and what are the different apps used for (Spotify, Playstoreetc). Multi-touch tricks and shortcuts. You can also bring your questions with you for discussion.
Venue: Age UK WF Offices Number of hours: 2
Cost: £5 / 8th September – 10.30am-12.30pm
First steps with Facebook
Learn how to create a Facebook account, add or remove Friends, check your Account settings and Privacy Preferences, upload and tag Photos from the computer.
Venue:Age UK WF Offices Number of hours: 2
Cost:£5
15th September – 10.30am-12.30pm
Excel is interesting! (honest)
NEW COURSE FOR 2016
Excel mistakenly has the reputation of being “just for accountants and people who work with figures”. As a result, some people assume “it’s not for them” and miss out on something really useful. There are lots of uses that don’t have any numbers or calculations at all. Come along to this beginner’s session and see how it could be of use to you. You might be surprised. We’ll even show you free alternatives to the chargeable products.
Venue: Age UK WF Offices Number of hours: 2
Cost: £5 / 22nd September – 10.30am-12.30pm
Music goes digital
NEW COURSE FOR 2016
Introduction to the world of digital music and MP3 players. What are the advantages? How do I get my favourite vinyl records, cassette or reel-to-reel tapes into digital format? How do I get tracks off a CD into an MP3 player? Where do I get new music in digital format? We show you how using free software. The same software also lets you manipulate music in ways that might surprise/amuse you. Please note this session is aimed at PC users (not Tablets).
Venue: Age UK WF Offices Number of hours: 2
Cost: £5
Every Second Thursday of the Month – 2.30-4.00pm
Mobile Phone Clinics
Learn to use your mobile more confidently, send text messages, save numbers to your address book etc. Please telephone to book
Venue:Age UK WF Offices Number of hours: 1.5
Cost:These sessions run on a donation basis, we kindly suggest a payment of £2 or whatever you can afford

Venues

Age UK Waltham Forest Offices
Waltham Forest Resource Hub (North)
58 Hall Lane, Chingford, E4 8EU / Walthamstow Academy
Billet Road, Walthamstow,
E17 5DP / South Chingford Community Library
265 Chingford Mount Rd, Chingford,
E4 8LP
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Skype for Beginners Course / 2nd and 9th June – 10.30am-12.30pm / £12.50
First steps with Facebook / 2nd June - 10.30am-12.30pm / £5
Scams and Internet Security / 9th June - 10.30am-12.30pm / £5
Getting started with Twitter / 16th June- 10.30am-12.30pm / £5
Ereaders – kindles & kobos / 16th June- 10.30am-12.30pm / £5
Tips, Tricks and Favourite Apps / 20thJune- 2.00pm-4.00pm / £5
Where am I? / 30th June - 10.30am-12.30pm / £5
Ebay Basics / 7th July - 10.30am-12.30pm / £5
Where’s my Stuff? / 14th July - 10.30am-12.30pm / £5
Basic Photo Editing for Windows PCs / 28thJuly - 10.30am-12.30pm / £5
Introduction to Tablet Computers Course / 4th and 11th August - 10.30am-12.30pm / £12.50
Understanding Your iPad
*you must be able to bring an iPad to this session yourself / 18th and 25th August - 10.30am-12.30pm / £10.00
Tips, Tricks and Favourite Apps / 1st September - 10.30am-12.30pm / £5
First steps with Facebook / 8th September - 10.30am-12.30pm / £5
Excel is interesting! / 15th September - 10.30am-12.30pm / £5
Music goes digital / 22nd September - 10.30am-12.30pm / £5
Home Visiting One-to-One Lessons / Please telephone or email to book / £10 per hour
One-to-One Lessons / Please telephone or email to book / £10 per hour
Mobile Phone Clinics / Please telephone or email to book / Donations

Please return to: Silver Surfers, Age UK Waltham Forest, Waltham Forest Resource Hub (North),

58 Hall Lane, Chingford, E4 8EU02085585512