Free Tech Support for the over 55s from AbilityNet:
AbilityNet is a UK charity which aims to improve the confidence of older people in the digital world. If you're disabled, they offer IT support and guidance in your own home.
They run a FREE IT Helpline, Mon-Fri, 9-5pm, 0300 180 0028, & FREE IT training .
To request FREE training for groups, click: https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/digital-skills-training-people-over-65
Contact them for more information: .Free Tech Support & Information | AbilityNet
Digital scams: what to do - Advice from West Mercia Police:
If you think you’re being scammed: Take Five to Stop Fraud
- STOP: Taking a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information could keep you safe.
- CHALLENGE: Could it be fake? It’s okay to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you.
- PROTECT: Contact your bank immediately if you think you’ve fallen for a scam, AND REPORT IT TO ACTION FRAUD
- If you’ve fallen for a scam, report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via actionfraud.police.uk.
- Scam Text messages can be forwarded to 7726 to help phone providers take early action and block numbers that generate spam on their networks. Scam mobile calls can also be forwarded to 7726, followed by the word “CALL”, then the scam phone number
- Forward Fake Emails received to report@phishing.gov.uk
- For further information, see : https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/https://takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/
Online Learning Resources:
The national u3a organisation provides a large number of online webinars on a variety of subjects and can be accessed from this link: https://www.u3a.org.uk/events/educational-events
Subject Advisors - There are a number of volunteers who have a specialist subject and are available for advice and help. Have a look at this link for more information
Here are two upcoming Webinars that are hosted by experts from the West Midlands:
Mon 10th Nov 10am: Exploring World Faiths:
Interfaith Week – More in Common
The late Jo Cox MP said that we have more in common than that which divides us. We will explore, with members of different faiths, the extent to which that is true.
To book this Webinar go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-world-faiths-interfaith-week-more-in-common-tickets-1679734524179?aff=oddtdtcreator
u3a will then send you the Zoom link in the week before the webinar takes place.
These webinars are open to all members of the u3a and all start at 10am.
Mon 12th January 2026 10am - Exploring World Faiths:
How does Genocide occur, and what part does faith play before and after ?
In January each year we commemorate the Holocaust and in June we remember the genocide in Srebrenica. How do once-friendly neighbours become perpetrators and victims of genocide, and what part does faith play?
To book this Webinar, please go to the link above for the November and click 'follow' and you will be sent details of future events as they become available.
These webinars are open to all members of the u3a and all start at 10am.