[HLUG] Spoke to All Saints re Venue for SFD

[Julian Robbins]

On 3 July 2010 10:24, Matthew Macdonald-Wallace <
matthew at truthisfreedom.org.uk> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I'd be interested in running something about enabling businesses to use
> Open Source Software both on the Desktop and the Server - I am of the
> firm opinion that apart from Sage and some bespoke in-house
> applications, there is no reason for a business to run Windows these
> days!
>
> I've already set the whole day aside, so once we get the times sorted
> I'll turn up and help setup as well as with running the day if required.
>

Hi Matthew

Thanks for your offer of help !

I spoke to the lady at All Saints in Hereford and although she was initially
on the back foot, after realising that we are not trying to sell anything,
she was quite keen to help. We have to get a letter (via email) written to
her, I think for Monday night for their committee meeting as she doent make
the final decision.

The space isn't huge, but is is completely free and right in the centre of
Hereford with much passing trade from the cafe. We would be welcome to have
computers there too, and a display.

The letter needs to say what we are trying to do. I mentioned about the
altruistic reasons of using Open Source, and this went down well. She
likened us a little to the raid craft stall that is sometimes there, so
trying the softly softly approach and green, community giving reasons will
help. I also mentioned we have done a project for Community First to help
them sell computers at very low prices to community groups locally that
wouldnt have been able to afford them normally.

I also mentioned our presentation to the local Green and Friends of the
Earth, which went down quite well

Pete : are you ok to draft something for Monday ? If not, I'll write
something, as we dont want to miss the boat

Julian




>
> Kind regards,
>
> Matt
>
> On Sat, 2010-07-03 at 09:47 +0100, Sarah Chard wrote:
> > Yes that sounds about right - once we know we have a venue - we really
> > need to set the times and get the info out - to that end a fairly simple
> > web presence would be a good start - this is my busiest work period so I
> > am time limited but if someone can offer to set it up I am happy to do a
> > bit of content - i would assume it will be similar to the content we
> > will need to have on the exhibition stands but with additional
> > material , links to downloads etc.
> > It would be useful to have ideas and links from other HLUG members
> > remembering we are aiming at a range of users most of whom will be new
> > to Open source and linux - we can also put more linux material on the
> > webspace
> > Can anyone else help with content for this - suggestion of their
> > favourite OS programs etc
> >
> > Sarah
> >
> >
> >
> > on Fri, 2010-07-02 at 14:54 +0100, info at lifespacedesign.co.uk wrote:
> > > Ref: AWM. Might be worth finding out what they would consider
> > > appropriate level
> > > of support for a wide appeal public/business relevant exhibition. They
> > > may not
> > > have suitable people, but may be able to help with some funds to pay
> > > for large
> > > format printing and laminating, mounting panels etc.
> > >
> > > Anyone with a few spare minutes able to get costs for printing and
> > > mounting A0
> > > panels?
> > >
> > > Advertising, one can never have enough funds for advertising- so yes
> > > to any of
> > > that !
> >
> >
>
>
>
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