Mike,
Definitely something we wanted to do, but our budget for this was seriously
limited, to the point where even a party within walking distance of our
office, at a donated venue, was stretching things. There was one in Oxford,
which, while not central or north, I'd be willing to accept (as a
Wulfrunian) as "Midlands-ish, sort of". Kudos to the Oxonians who put it
together.
In future we should have more distributed events around the country, but
we'd need volunteers who were willing to lead on the event - just like
Wikimeets. Is there anyone who might be willing to do so next time we do
something like this?
Richard Symonds
Wikimedia UK
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On 15 January 2016 at 21:15, Michael Peel <email(a)mikepeel.net> wrote:
Hi Lucy,
I hope the party goes well. :-) Sadly, it's cost-prohibitive to attend an
evening event in London from the north of the UK, perhaps next time it
could be an afternoon event, or held at a more central location, instead?
Thanks,
Mike
On 15 Jan 2016, at 11:35, Lucy Crompton-Reid <
lucy.crompton-reid(a)wikimedia.org.uk> wrote:
Dear all
This is just a quick reminder about the 15th Birthday Party for Wikipedia
that WMUK are holding tomorrow evening:
Saturday 16th January
7.30 - 10.30pm
Newspeak House
133 Bethnal Green Road
London E2 7DG
The nearest station is Shoreditch High Street, just a few minutes away,
and Liverpool Street and Bethnal Green tube stations are pretty much
equidistant - about a 10 - 15 minute walk depending on your stride!
There will be speeches from several people involved in the movement,
including Jimmy Wales, who will also cut the (rather magnificent) cake.
Wine, beer and soft drinks are provided, along with some nibbles.
I hope to see many of you there. There's still time to sign up here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wikipedias-15th-birthday-
party-tickets-20509187532
Or just let us know you're coming via this mailing list.
Best wishes
Lucy
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Wikimedia UK
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Wikipedia, amongst other projects). *Wikimedia UK is an independent
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for its contents.*
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