[Wylug-announce] WYLUG Social and micro-mapping

[Paul Brook]

Back in February we did an Open Street Map micro-mapping event followed by a 
WYLUG socual meet in the evening. I enjoyed this, so have decided to organise 
annother. This will take place on the afternoon/evening Sunday 22 June.

MAPPING PARTY

I propose we meet in the Becketts Bank branch of Wetherspoons on Park
Row - http://tinyurl.com/3m2yh7

Weather forecast for Sunday looks good (if you believe such things!), so 
hopefully it'll be a nice day.

If we meet about 2pm in Becketts bank, we can divide up the map and pair up 
people as necessary/appropriate, which will probably take half an hour or so.
Remember to bring GPS (if you have one), and notepad/camera or dictaphone for 
taking notes.

I'd like to encourage both experienced mappers and newcomers to attend. Last 
time we had a mixture of both. If you don't have a GPS unit we may be able to 
led you one, or failing that pair you with someone who does. If you have 
spare GPS units please bring them along.

We'll figure out who's doing what on the day, depending who turns up. Those 
with transport may want to do areas a bit further out, but there are also 
areas within walking or easy public transport distance.

We'll then do a couple of hours or so mapping, and meet back at Becketts Bank 
at 5pm-ish (We'll see how enthusiastic/energetic people feel on the day!) to 
take stock.  We can also demostrate mapping techniques for anyone new to 
JOSM. The interface tends to be a bit quirky, and I found it really useful to 
get a quick practical introduction from an experienced mapper.
I believe there's wireless so those with laptops can upload traces.

This also leaves a bit of time for people to grab food before heading to...

SOCIAL BIT

Meet in the Scarbrough Hotel from 7pm. - http://tinyurl.com/6yfggu

Anyone who's attended before or been to the pub after a WYLUG meeting will 
know what to expect. It's just an informal get together, with no particular 
agenda. Given the participants the topics of conversation tend to be fairly 
geeky :-)

The Scarbrough Hotel is conveniently located right next to Leeds train 
station, and serves a good range of ale, plus other drinks.

As always, all are welcome. If you've not been down to a WYLUG before, just 
look out for the nice shiny penguin poster - or get in touch beforehand and 
we'll keep an eye out for you. :)

SUMMARY

Sunday 22 June

2:00pm Meet Becketts Bank Wetherspoons, Park Row, Leeds
2:30-5:00pm(ish) - Out mapping
5:00pm - Return to Becketts bank for review.

7:00pm (until everyone goes home!) - WYLUG Social, Scarbrough Hotel

Attendance at both events is in no way compulsory or expected.
You can come along to either or both as you wish.

Paul