[SLUG] Re: Scarborough Digest, Vol 145, Issue 1

[Martin Webb]

Bob Garrood wrote:
> On Friday 04 August 2006 12:15, scarborough-request at mailman.lug.org.uk wrote:
> 
>>> events rather than one big one. there's 2 catches -
>>>  1. £25 (includes wifi should you need it)
>>>  2. you may be asked to provide some help with visiting school kids
>>> and/or deliver a 10-15mins 'bytesize' training session.
>>>  if you're interested i'll send the details.
> Hi
> 
>  What does "&pound:25" mean?  What  "help with visiting school kids"?  It 
> sounds like work.  
> 
> 10-15 minute 'bytesize' training is rubbish.  Preparation is just as long but 
> there is no chance to say anything much.
> 
> Bob
> 
> 

25 pounds sterling is what it means, but why it gets mangled like that 
I'm not quite sure.

Martin