[Klug-general] Calling for Mentors for KLUG and EPIK Team Up

[Karl Buckland]

Hi Kevin,

I have been interested in doing something like this for a while. While I
still use Linux every day I am probably more interested in programming,
since I'm a web developer. As you say, it is now easier than ever to get
into Linux (I think it's easier to install many distros than it is
installing Windows) so a shift in focus or at least an alternative group
for such a focus would be welcomed by me.

I've had a look at EPIK, but it's not clear from the website where most of
the events take place. I assume it would be in and around Canterbury?
Unfortunately I'm in Tunbridge Wells, so I couldn't really be further from
you while still being in Kent. Does EPIK tend to do much outside of
Canterbury?

I've also had a look at Codeclub (https://www.codeclub.org.uk/) and I will
probably sign up and see what happens with that, but if I can't find an
existing group nearby then I'll be faced with either the prospect of
travelling a good distance or setting up my own group which is a lot of
effort to go to before really getting a taste for it.

Unless anyone can suggest anything else similar?

Thanks,

Karl


On 10 March 2014 20:36, Kevin Groves <
kgroves at ksoft-electrical-projects.co.uk> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I've previously mentioned my connections with EPIK (www.epik.org.uk and
> https://www.facebook.com/epikprojectuk), well it has been floated that
> we, the Kent Linux User Group team up for an event at multiple sites with
> EPIK.
>
> The idea being that as EPIK involves a number of open source projects
> providing an easy way for kids to get into tech (more specifically
> programming) using such things as Linux, it seems a natural mutual
> objective for both of us to team up and provide a way for the kids to see
> what Linux can do and for us to inspire the next gen of techies and perhaps
> pull in more membership with the parents.
>
> At this stage its a little vague what and when things to kick off, so my
> question is to everyone, as Linux is now reasonably easy and the need for a
> user group is slowly fading, we need a new direction and this could be the
> one, can I count on support from the membership here for volunteers to come
> forward and talk, show and tell, or mentor if this was to happen?
>
> We have a large amount of skill within this list, in many areas of
> technology and it would be great to pass on what we know to these kids who
> want to know and don't get it through their current channels.
>
> As soon as I know more then I will expand on things.
>
> Thanks
> Kev
>
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