[HLUG] Mail out promo text for Linux Presentation Day event

[Julian Robbins]

George

You wouldn't be able to create a quick event with the text please on our
website for Linux Presentation Day ? It would be a great help

Thanks
Julian
On 5 Apr 2016 4:22 pm, "George DiceGeorge" <dicegeorge at hotmail.com> wrote:

> and a link to hlug.org.uk /eventpostname
>
> -----Original Message----- From: George DiceGeorge Sent: Tuesday, April 5,
> 2016 4:20 PM To: Herefordshire Linux and Open Source Users Group Subject:
> Re: [HLUG] Mail out promo text for Linux Presentation Day event
> first mention of HLUG needs to have (Herefordshire Linux (and Open source)
> User Group ) next to it
>
> demo's   no grocers' apostrophe
>
>
> sorry im away that weekend
>
> george
>
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Julian Robbins
> Sent: Tuesday, April 5, 2016 3:40 PM
> To: Herefordshire Linux Users Group
> Subject: [HLUG] Mail out promo text for Linux Presentation Day event
>
> Hello
>
> Please find my first attempt at wording of the mail out text for the
> forthcoming Linux Presentation day at the end of this month.
>
> The text will be used for social media links to other lugs to the Hereford
> Times and other local promo.
>
> To make the most of the time, I dont want to dwell on things but if you
> have any comments please come back here on the list
>
> On other matters Hauke from the Berlin Linux User Group has kindly offered
> our LUG a small amount of money to pay for poster printing etc . This is a
> very kind gesture and one that we will be very pleased to accept. He is the
> originator of the Linux Presentation Day and keen to help promote out
> efforts as we are only one of two events happening in the UK under this
> banner
>
> Time is pressing though so we do really need to start organising the event
> to make the best of the space we have already secured at All Saints .
> Please see the Etherpad here http://board.net/p/hlugsfd2013 for details of
> things that need doing - there is quite a lot to do as yet.
>
> Julian
>
> Here is the text as below:-
>
>
> Hi
>
> We just wanted to let you know that the HLUG International Software Freedom
> Day event will be taking place on:
>
> Saturday April 30th 2016 at All Saints Church , High St. Hereford HR4 9AA,
> 10am - 4pm.
>
> We will have free CD's and goodies to give away plus lots of info,
> demonstrations and advice on all things Linux and Open Source.  During the
> event we will show how easy it is to install Linux nowadays. For those that
> are able to bring a laptop or pc along we will be happy to install Linux
> for you. Please note, you must backup any files that you wish to keep
> beforehand as with any Operating System install there is a small chance of
> losing data. Best is to bring an older machine that is not your main
> device that is not critical to you just in case.
>
> The Raspberry Pi will be making an appearance with demo's and a chance at
> hands on activities.
>
> We've also got plenty of information for small businesses who would like to
> see what Open Source Software has to offer and our experienced and friendly
> HLUG volunteers will be happy to demo programs, show you how easy it is to
> install Linux and show you what the options are to proprietary formats.
>
> Students off to college may also want to pop in to have a look at the great
> Open Source software which exists - it's high quality and *free to use and
> share*. Most of them are cross platform which means they work on Linux,
> Windows or Mac.
>
> The event is as usual free and run on a drop-in basis so you can call in at
> any point throughout the day.
>
> Our venue (which is fully accessible) All Saints is in the centre of
> Hereford and has a fantastic cafe that sells very good coffee and delicious
> locally sourced food. We are within walking distance of the railway and bus
> stations and a short stroll from Hereford Cathedral which houses the famous
> Mappa Mundi so why not combine a visit to our event with some shopping and
> sightseeing in the city.
>
> Look forward to seeing you there.
>
> From all the HLUG team
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