[HLUG] Free Open Source Workshop in Hereford - Jan 26th

[Julian Robbins]

Peter Linnell wrote:

> Julian,
> Could you confirm location and times for this event.

Here's more info on the MOST event.

> *Open Source Workshop *
> Thursday 26 January 2006
> 12 noon - 4.30pm
> FREE
> Left Bank Village, Hereford
>
> An opportunity to try out lots of different free software and see 
> what's on offer for the voluntary and community sector. This event is 
> organised by the MOST project (Midlands Open Source Technology. Read 
> more about Free Software 
> <http://www.itshere.org.uk/resources/free_software.shtml>
>
> To book, contact richards at bcvs.org <mailto:%20richards at bcvs.org%20>or 
> telephone 0121 678 8816
>
They are also holding another similar event on February 28th February, 
times :tbc in Worcestershire.

I got this info of Sian's website http://www.itshere.org.uk

As its only half a day, I will probably be ok to go along.

Julian


> I will do my best to attend, but living in darkest Powys at present 
> its a lot of miles for a mingling session. When are we due to meet BTW?
> On the subject of OS in education it has been brought to my attention 
> that national curriculum keystage 4 REQUIRES competence in MS Word. I 
> shall try to make contact with the source of this gem and report back.
> Pete




>
> Andrew Hodgson wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Unfortunately most of us will still be at work - this in on a Thursday,
>> and I know I have no holiday left (gets reset on Jan 29 when it is my
>> birthday!).  This will remove quite a few people who may be interested
>> in going along, I think.
>> A
>> Ndrew.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: herefordshire-bounces at mailman.lug.org.uk
>> [mailto:herefordshire-bounces at mailman.lug.org.uk] On Behalf Of Julian
>> Robbins
>> Sent: 15 January 2006 11:52
>> To: Herefordshire Linux Users Group
>> Subject: [HLUG] Free Open Source Workshop in Hereford - Jan 26th
>>
>> Hi all
>>
>> In regards to the thread about us helping bring Open Source to the 
>> masses (well Herefordshire at least !), can I suggest we look to getting
>>
>> involved and helping where we can with the event on January 26th 
>> where MOST, www.most.org.uk will be putting on a day long workshop 
>> extolling the vitues of Linux & Open Source to the 
>> charitable/voluntary sector.
>>
>> This event will be held in Hereford, (as yet I dont know the venue).
>>
>> MOST are a funded organisation to bring Open Source to the Midlands. 
>> I suggest if we want to help local charities dip their toes in the 
>> water that, if we can help MOST in any way we can that it will be the 
>> best approach.
>>
>> I am hoping to go along, if time allows. It would be great if we 
>> could have another member or two to represent the LUG, and extoll the 
>> virues of Linux and local help.
>>
>> MOST are based in Brum, and although they are a great bunch, we have 
>> a role to play too in helping with local meetings in the County and 
>> the mailing list. Generally as we know, Birmingham is a long way 
>> away, but anyone who comes to the workshop will be looking to find 
>> out and get help _locally_, ie in the county.
>>
>> As yet, there are no details on the MOST site, but there is a mention in
>>
>> the Hereford Times about the event.
>>
>> Contact Details for the event are email richards at bvsc.org (Richard 
>> Smedley?), 0121 6788816
>>
>> I suggest at the least we get in contact with MOST and offer help, ie 
>> see if we can get them to distribute flyers for the LUG, and all 
>> publicise our group meetings and local maling list.
>>
>> To be honest we can only do what HLUG members are prepared to do, so 
>> please, if you can help and want to get involved, please respond and 
>> we can take it from there.
>>
>> My time is limited due to being a first time dad of 5 months, but if 
>> a few of us are able to _*all*_ do a bit, then I think we can 
>> publicise the LUG, potentially increase membership on the back on the 
>> MOST event and help reduce Microsofts stranglehold a little bit further.
>>
>> What do you think ??
>>
>>
>> Julian
>>
>>
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