Using the £650 grant secured through Community Choices, the Falkirk branch of the Scottish Seniors Computer Clubs was able to buy 2 new HP laptops with Windows 11.
By doing so, the small and friendly club that meets every Wednesday at Leishman Tower in Callendar Park, has helped its members get to grips with Microsoft's latest operating system.
With no fixed syllabus, the club's main objective is to boost the confidence and competence of local people, particularly those aged 50 and above, in using computers, tablets and smartphones. The emphasis is on learning at your own pace.
The Falkirk club has several volunteer tutors with different skill sets and includes Roy Kerr and John McGhee, who are on hand at every meeting.
Roy said:
"We were over the moon when we heard we'd secured the grant, as it allowed us to invest in new hardware and software that has benefitted everyone in the club. Our members' needs vary, and each is different – from learning basic laptop skills, to understanding how to format a document, to simply enjoying the companionship of other members. The club is a collaborative learning environment where everyone contributes their expertise, reinforcing the idea that in computing, we all have something to teach and something to learn."
