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Tue 7 OctClub Meeting
Wed 8 OctApple Study Group
Fri 10 OctWeb Study Group
Mon 20 OctProgramme Committee
Tue 21 OctClub Meeting
Tue 4 NovClub Meeting
Wed 12 NovApple Study Group

The Club

The club was established in 2002 by a small group of people with an interest in computing and sharing their enthusiasm with others.

We have around 100 members, and welcome people with different levels of expertise, ranging from experts to those with limited experience, who enjoy meeting others with similar interests.

Our fortnightly club meetings are normally held on Tuesday mornings at the Chichester Yacht Club in West Sussex between October and June.

Our smaller study groups meet once a month on a variety of subjects chosen by the members with the idea of sharing knowledge and learning new skills.

Members need a computer, Tablet or SmartPhone and an email address in order to participate in the club activities, and are encouraged to contribute to the running of the club by presenting a topic, suggesting possible speakers etc.

Members are able to access the password protected part of the club website which contains useful resources such as copies of past presentations, minutes of meetings, general information about the club and a calendar of club activities.

The annual fee is £45.00 (Sept to June).

Yes the BetaPlus club is a registered charity, our registration number is 1105164.

Main Programme

The main programme events normally take place at the Chichester Yacht Club.

Tue 7 Oct 2025
Study Group Fair
Tue 21 Oct 2025
Sea-level Rise
Tue 4 Nov 2025
Hints and Tips
Tue 18 Nov 2025
Computing in modern TV broadcasting
Tue 2 Dec 2025
Smart Speakers
Mobile Apps
Tue 16 Dec 2025
Christmas Party
Tue 6 Jan 2026
Club Meeting
Tue 20 Jan 2026
Club Meeting
Tue 3 Feb 2026
Club Meeting
Tue 17 Feb 2026
Hints and Tips and AI
Tue 17 Jun 2025
AGM
Tue 3 Jun 2025
Life of a Film Editor
Tue 20 May 2025
Cryptography
Tue 6 May 2025
Brains Trust
Tue 15 Apr 2025
Computer Processors
Tue 1 Apr 2025
Bomb Disposal
Tue 4 Mar 2025
Climate Change
Tue 18 Feb 2025
Electronics and Music
Tue 4 Feb 2025
Hints and Tips
Windows 10 end-of-life
Tue 21 Jan 2025
AI Update
Tue 7 Jan 2025
Flying a Jaguar Fighter
Tue 10 Dec 2024
Christmas Party
What's in a View
Tue 26 Nov 2024
How eyesight affects us all in later years
Tue 12 Nov 2024
Living fully but Safely
Tue 29 Oct 2024
Cosmology
Tue 15 Oct 2024
Navigating a Stone Frigate
Tue 1 Oct 2024
Study Group Fair
Tue 18 Jun 2024
Vietnam in Photographs
AGM
Tue 4 Jun 2024
The Workings of Radio Therapy
Tue 21 May 2024
Hints and Tips
Passwords

Study Groups

The BetaPlus Club runs a programme of Study Groups - small groups who meet at 4 - 8 week intervals to study a specific area of computing.

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The objective of the Apple Study Group is to encourage a hands-on approach to learning and how to make the most of their Apple devices. We encourage members to meet in person and bring their apple device with them to put into practice what we are studying. iPhone and iPad are the prime devices at present although iMacs and MacBooks are also covered.

The Group will meet monthly at West Stoke Village Hall.

Next meeting: Wed 8 Oct 2025

A digital SLR camera

Today, digital photography is used across many different devices. Learning, sharing and exploring how to take a better picture, editing, scanning and copying photos and slides, photo management from phones, tablets and cameras. Panoramic images, simple videoing and beyond. The subject matter is quite wide but all experience levels will be addressed. The emphasis will be on a practical approach to extract the most from the sessions.

We meet on a Thursday morning of the 3rd week of each month.

Next meeting: Not scheduled

Technical Studies2

This group is for those who are interested in finding out about issues in setting up and running computers such as hardware, drivers, Operating Systems, Security and Back-Up, Networking and Communications, etc. We also have an interest in the 'Internet of Things'. Members must be prepared to undertake research and present it to the Group. The TSG also has a rotating chairmanship: each member is asked to take a turn at finding topics to discuss and chairing the resulting meeting. The TSG meets on the first Wednesday morning of each month at the West Stoke Village Hall.

Next meeting: Not scheduled

Python Logo

Tinkers evolved from a Python group which focussed on absolute beginners who wanted to learn Python. Finding that most Betaplus Python programmers are are also programming Arduinos and robots of one kind or another the group is now much more inclusive. We adopt a rotating chairmanship. See website for meeting dates.

Next meeting: Not scheduled

WWW  logo

This group is to help members build their own web sites. All levels of experience are catered for. The club can provide web space to help those getting started. We have also studied the two ways to use WordPress. Exciting new web technologies are constantly being explored; responsive web is a current example. Our primary method of working is to tackle topics raised by our members. The group meets on Friday mornings.

Next meeting: Fri 10 Oct 2025

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It would help us to see what computers and software you use as this helps us to tailor our programme and study groups to members interests. It would be helpful if you would answer the following questions.

  1. What are your main computing devices in current use?

    Apple Desktop
    Apple Laptop
    Apple iPad
    Apple iPhone
    Windows Desktop
    Windows Laptop
    Windows Tablet
    Android Tablet
    Android Phone
  2. How would you describe yourself, as a computer user?

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    Intermediate
    Advanced

The club is run through its use of email, the club website, simple online scheduling tools, and where necessary by the Zoom video communications system. Information about our members, address, email, telephone number and photo can be found in the members only section of the website so members can contact each other for help and advice. The Club has a data protection policy in place and contact details are only made available to other members.



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