COMPUTER PANEL
Helping members with everyday technology
Who We Are
The Wokingham u3a Computer Panel consists of a small group of friendly members with a wide range of IT experience and interests.
Some have had a professional IT background — all enjoy helping others with phones, tablets, laptops, PCs and everyday apps.
If you’re stuck with something on your device, we may be able to offer:-
• Simple explanations
• Suggestions and guidance
• Help to solve a problem
• Or just point you in the right direction
How to Contact the Computer Panel
1. From this page, above right, click the envelope icon - “Email Group Members”
2. Email: panelcoordinator@wokinghamu3a.org.uk
Could You Join The Computer Panel? - new people always welcome
If you enjoy technology and like helping others, we’d love to hear from you.
You don’t need to be an expert — just patient, interested and willing to share what you know.
Other ways you can get IT Help
Many members like to try solving things themselves — by Googling, using AI, or asking family and friends.
Here are some additional local options you may find helpful.
The Wu3a 'Computer Workshop'
One‑to‑one help offered by its group members, usually meeting in Wokingham libraries.
Details of the Computer Workshop can be found here on our website under Groups Listing.
AbilityNet
Website: https://abilitynet.org.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AbilityNet
A UK charity offering free tech support for older and disabled people, often through home visits.
Their volunteers are happy to help Wu3a members — just mention you’re from Wokingham u3a.
They also run regular Zoom webinars. Past topics have included - online banking, staying safe online and using everyday apps.
Wokingham Borough Council – IT Help
Free digital help sessions in local libraries.
Website: https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/libraries/library-services/free-it-and-digital-help-sessions
Wokingham Link Visiting Scheme
Provides digital help for people who are part of the Link Visiting Scheme. Find out more through these website links.
About the charity: https://www.linkvisiting.org/
Digital support: https://www.linkvisiting.org/link-online
Note: Wokingham U3A advise that any assistance given in respect of enquiries that involve specific handling of personal computers/tablets in the home is strictly on the basis that the owner has their own Insurance to cover any unfortunate damage that might occur to their hardware or software.
Where assistance is provided, the member may be asked to sign a disclaimer form.