Phone, Tablet & Computer Workshop: Biscarosse - Thursday, 4th February at 10:30

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We are holding our first BBC technology workshop/discussion to help members get the best use from their computers, tablets and smartphones

  • The workshop will start at 10:30 with a break for lunch and will continue into the afternoon for as long as attendees request (within reason!)
  • Please bring your lunch
  • Attendees will be limited to 16 to enable the workshop to be enjoyable, fun and useful.

Please indicate on the online booking form the topics which interest you and also add any other topics which you need.

Much preparation work is needed. So, by the 22nd January, we will set a preliminary agenda based around the topics requested by those who enrolled by the 7th January. More details of the day as we move forward.

Below are some initial ideas but please indicate on the online booking form the topics which interest you the most.

Safe use of the Internet
  • How to get best use out of the new BBC website
  • Removing fears of shopping and/or banking on the Internet, what precautions to take
  • How to find things on the Internet
  • How to solve your technology problems using the Internet
  • Removing fears of shopping and/or banking on the Internet, what precautions to take
Smartphones and Tablets
  • Tips on using smartphones e.g understanding your settings, preventing unexpected charges.
  • Tips on using the Apple iPad
Windows
  • Should I upgrade to Windows 10?
  • If so, then how?
Email
  • Understanding how your email works
  • Various options for email on computer, smartphone and tablet
  • Simple checks to see if an email is a threat to you or your computer
Files and Documents
  • How to manage your files
  • How to install a networked disk drive in your home for access at home and when travelling
Music, Photos and Television
  • How to receive UK TV (and many other channels) without a satellite dish
  • How to create photos albums and slideshows for display on your TV
  • How to impress your friends at the dinner table with music (iTunes, windows media player…)
Video
  • How to make home movies and understand the different file formats
  • How to create a movie library and play from computer to TV
  • How to transfer your old VHS recordings (e.g of the family) to digital media to enjoy once again
Booking

Gary and Ian are pleased to answer any questions that you may have about the workshop. (Gary and Ian’s contact details are here)

But, PLEASE book via the online form so that we can note your preferences and ensure that you get the most from the day.

February 4th, 2016 | Category: 2013 to 2017, Technology, | Comments are closed

Television viewing habits of the British in France

tele_surveyCanal+ are conducting a survey to understand which British TV channels are most liked and most missed by ‘brits’ who are resident in France.

Presumably if there was enough interest then Canal+ would consider making a bundle of British TV channels available via the Canal+ television channel.

The survey is short, anonymous and for internal use by Canal+ only.  Available in english or french here.

August 16th, 2015 | Category: | Comments are closed

Would you like to be on the tele!?

True North Productions are working on a new Channel 4 series about British people setting up businesses in France and Spain and right now we are looking for new contributors to feature.

We have been filming in Spain and France for a few months now and have already filmed some really fantastic new businesses set up in the region. I really hope you can help us get in contact with Brits embarking on business ventures you may know from living in the region or by letting people in your Bordeaux British group know what we are doing?

The series will follow a wide range of stories, families and businesses at different stages of their move. We are following some as they pack up their UK homes and head overseas, others are entering their first season in business, some are more established while others may be about to embark on an exciting renovation project.

The show aims to provide a real, true to life insight in to moving abroad through the eyes of enterprising British people.  We want to showcase individuals who, far from putting their feet up and relaxing, are carving themselves new careers and businesses in a foreign country.

We have already made contact with some really inspirational people and are very excited about the series!  Another key part to the show is to highlight the network of organisations and agencies that exist to help ex pats begin and settle into their new lives in Spain or France. We have filmed with various estate agents and our contributors working together.

If you have anyone in mind in the area that are currently starting out a new business, please do get back to me on jfranklin@truenorth.tv or on the numbers below. Please also feel free to pass on my contact details to anyone that may be interested in chatting to us or you think would be great for the series. I am happy to answer any questions anyone might have.

Kind Regards,

 Jamie Franklin | Researcher

True North | Marshalls Mill | Marshall Street | Leeds | LS11 9YP | UK
Tel:   +44 (0)113 3945 494 | Mob: 07746 511853

www.truenorth.tv | twitter.com/truenorthtv

 

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August 1st, 2015 | Category: 2013 to 2017, Events - Social, | Comments are closed