[SC.LUG] LXF - LUG of the month

[David Holden]

Hi Richard,

 Sounds great, just out of curiosity for the geographically challenged -
me, what are the industrial towns of north cheshire?


 Dave.




On Thu, 2002-11-28 at 16:44, Richard Smedley wrote:
> Linux Format has kindly offered to put South Cheshire LUG
> in its "LUG of the month" column.
> 
> Has anyone got any strong objections to the following:
> 
> LUG of the month
> South Cheshire
> 
> South Cheshire LUG actually covers the whole of the county (and has members
> in Staffordshire and North Wales). The modest title comes from the founders
> belief that the industrial towns of North Cheshire would soon form their own
> LUGs (wed still like to encourage this).
> Three years down the line from the first idea for the LUG, and we are
> emerging from a quiet period. Meetings have restarted: weve just had a
> terrific talk by Anthony Holloway from Jodrell Bank, speaking about their
> use of Linux, and their 180-CPU Beowulf cluster. This drew a good turnout,
> and was well received. Now plans are under way for a recruitment drive, and
> to find a permanent meeting place, where we can demonstrate Free Software,
> as an alternative to the current tour of real ale pubs.
> We hope to collaborate with neighbouring LUGs on regional events in the near
> future. 
> Members range from business users and I.T. professionals, through home
> users, to those working to bring Free Software to local schools and
> charities. All are welcome, regardless of knowledge, age or experience. 
> Get involved and make a difference in your local community. The mailing list
> is linked from: 
> www.sc.lug.org.uk
> 
> 
> - Richard
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