The Society's Computer Club (Computer Group) is open to all members of the Society.
Its key objectives are to:
- Provide a forum where computer-using members can exchange views
- Keep ourselves up-to-date with the latest genealogical software and techniques
- Present alternative programs and computing methods
- Discuss computer administration and good-practice
- Untangle and learn to use new databases (e.g. 1939 Register)
Meetings and topics are seldom pre-arranged. Our preferred practice is to discuss new websites, members’ own current problems, or generally educating members on getting the best from their computers. We are here to help and learn! The proposed subject of each meeting is usually announced the week before, by email or on the Club’s Events web page.
To gain a better idea of our activities, notes on topics from past meetings are made and displayed on the Society website, go to Groups > Computer Group > Computer Group Documents and look for Past Meetings. Alternatively use this URL: https://www.fhsc.org.uk/computer-group-documents/past-meetings
The Computer Group plays a significant role in gathering information and presenting the computer section newsletter, Net that Serf. The quarterly Cheshire Ancestor incorporates this popular magazine. The editor is always in need of letters, requests or even full-length articles submitted for publication. Please direct these to the NTS or Computer Group links.The Group is led by Geoff Johnson , supported by Peter Rowley, Sue Ritchie and Ian Hough