[EdLUG] Social gathering in Edinburgh

[Tai Kedzierski]

We have the table downstairs at the back 👍

// Sent from a mobile device. Typos and brevity may transpire.

On Mon, 24 Jun 2024, 17:33 Tai Kedzierski, <dch.tai at gmail.com> wrote:

> FYI I could only book for 6pm . Probably due to footie bookings...
>
> Those who can make it earlier are most welcome to join at that earlier
> time.
>
> We'll ensure to be around at 6.30 pm.
>
> ---
> @taikedz - he/him
> https://www.meetup.com/Edinburgh-Language-Exchange/
>
>
>
> On Mon, 17 Jun 2024 at 11:43, Tai Kedzierski <dch.tai at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi all
>>
>> Thank you to all who responded to the poll ; as of today [1] the vote
>> stands at majority 8 votes for the Monday 1st of July at the Milnes pub on
>> Rose Street. I expect it to be quiet enough for a Monday eve, but we'll
>> need to to contend with the fact that it's tourist season. I'll look to
>> book a couple of tables if possible.
>>
>> There is possibility for more, please see below.
>>
>> See you there
>>
>> Tai
>>
>>
>> +++ Socials
>>
>> Like I hinted before, I would like to find a way of bringing these
>> meetups back ; however this will only work if other people also chip in.
>>
>> There is no hierarchy on organising a social, anybody who would like to
>> is encouraged to do so via Doodle/Dudle/alt poll for any type of public
>> meet desired.
>> Pick a cafe/pub, poll some dates, meet 👍
>>
>> +++ Sessions redesign
>>
>> If we want to do more topically interactive sessions, we might reconsider
>> the talk format - and do away with the need for screen and audio. I've
>> trialled BarCamp and AMA among others to some success, I can talk about
>> that when we meet.
>>
>> We may also want to have one or two people volunteer to do some outreach
>> activities : prodding other communities, incl universities, to get involved.
>>
>> +++ Install Day
>>
>> Back in the day there was also a desire to do a Linux Install Day event.
>> Alternatively, in the face of ever-growing subscriptions and AI-scrapers,
>> do a day on more generalised "FOSS Alternatives" showcasing what people can
>> use instead.
>>
>> Is there a desire for this ? If so, a team will need to be put together.
>>
>> +++ Your ideas
>>
>> Any other types of events ? Speak up !
>>
>> +++
>>
>> [1] Vote tally :
>>
>> [image: image.png]
>>
>>
>>
>> ---
>> @taikedz - he/him
>> https://www.meetup.com/Edinburgh-Language-Exchange/
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, 12 Jun 2024 at 18:35, Tai Kedzierski <dch.tai at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all
>>>
>>> It's been a while since we last had a meet, even for a social . I'd like
>>> to see if we can kick start this again as I'm sure everyone's missed
>>> gathering around Linux topics and fun...
>>>
>>> May I suggest meeting on any of:
>>>
>>> * Saturday 22nd of June , 3pm at the Blue Blazer
>>> * Wednesday 26th of June, 6.30pm at Milnes Bar, Rose Street
>>> * Monday 1st of July , 6.30pm at Milnes Bar, Rose Street
>>>
>>> Votes: https://dud-poll.inf.tu-dresden.de/edlug-reboot/
>>>
>>> Please opine ideally by Sunday 16th evening :-)
>>>
>>> Beyond the social, I would like to also talk about what to expect of
>>> future in-person meets, and how to bring them back in a sustainable way. If
>>> you have an idea/opinion, now's the time.
>>>
>>> Hope to see people soon
>>>
>>> Tai
>>>
>>
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