[sclug] Hands on days

[Alan Cocks]

Alan Pearson wrote:
> All,
> 
> I work for a rather large Telco Vendor in the Video Server area. (No 
> it's not Three !)
> We have a large base in Maidenhead not far from the train station.
> 
> I have asked the VP of our division if it would be possible to use the 
> facilities here once per month for hands on days.
> Surprisingly he agreed. I've still some details to sort out, but it is 
> looking good.
> 
> Initially we have a room that can hold 20 - 25 people and access to some 
> equipment like projectors, TVs and probably one PC allowing Internet 
> Access. Connecting to the company LAN will not be allowed, but I have 
> access to all facilities to create our own LAN, and probably a server.
> We also have a lot of equipment like monitors, power blocks, LAN cables 
> and all the normal stuff you would need for such a day.
> 
> The exact location of our place if 1/2 mile from train station, up 
> Shoppenhangers road beside A404 turnoff.
> 
> As the answers from the survey have seen the max YES votes for 
> Maidenhead, this seems like a good offer.
> 
> We'd need to use it responsibly and for real things (i.e. not LAN Game 
> parties !).
> 
> What is the general feeling on this ?
> Also what ideas do folks have that we could do ?
> 
> 
> Ideally the company would also like to get something out of it, I'm not 
> sure what. Maybe we could acknowledge them some way or other ? The VP 
> seemed to think access to the brightest minds would be a good perk..... 
>  me... I'm not so sure after seeing some posts on this list :-)))
> 
> Anyway feedback appreciated.
> 
> AlanP

Brilliant!

Is car parking ok for a bunch of people - presumably evening?
I would love to come.
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Alan Cocks Berkshire UK