[EdLUG] Social gathering in Edinburgh

[Tai Kedzierski]

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.

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@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]
>
>
>
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> @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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