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Lancashire Mac Users Group was first launched in 2011 at the new Chamber of Commerce building on Lockheed Court, Amy Johnson Way. From there it moved to FY Creatives on Church Street and then to a conference room at N-Vision at Squires Gate. Since 2013, it\u2019s been meeting at Tesco\u2019s flagship store called \u2018Extra\u2019. Everyone is welcome to attend meetings and try one on for size, or just to go as and when they need help. There is no cost or commitment required. So whether you\u2019re an avid user or just beginning to use Apple products, members and visitors almost always go away learning something that will allow them to get more from their devices.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Meetings are free and everyone is welcome to attend, whether you need help with your iPhone, iPad or Mac, it makes no difference. They\u2019ll do whatever they can to help. They meet once a month, usually on a Monday and start with a casual chat in the cafe and then moving onto the Community Room at the other end of the store. Check the website link at the bottom of this page for meeting dates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\"\"\"\"\"\"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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