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[LUG] Missing Maps: Penryn: Tuesday 7th June

 

Missing Maps: Community Mapping Project

Date:     Tuesday 7th June
Time:     6pm to 9pm
Venue: Clear Mapping Co, Waterside House, Penryn TR10 8BE

Come along and join us for a free community mapping event to contribute to OpenStreetMap. We will be running the session alongside the Mapathon taking place in London. More details at http://bit.ly/1TB8CIV

It will be a great fun evening to help put the worlds vulnerable people on the map. Many of the places where disasters occur are literally 'missing' from any map and first responders lack the information to make valuable decisions regarding relief efforts. Missing Maps is an open, collaborative project in which you can help to map areas where humanitarian organisations are trying to meet the needs of vulnerable people.

Do I need to be a mapping expert?
No! You do not need any previous experience. If you have time before you come, and you are new to mapping via OpenStreetMap, please have a look at the LearnOSM pages and the training videos here.

What do I need?
Just a laptop (you must bring your own with you), a mouse and enthusiasm (mouse isn't absolutely necessary but makes the mapping A LOT faster). And, an openstreetmap account, which you can get using the Sign-up button in the top right hand corner of the openstreetmap website.

Why is it fun?
It’s very competitive but in a fun way!! The challenge is to complete all your information in your square. See how many squares you can complete within the night!

If you would like to attend the event please let us know, it would be useful to confirm numbers as we will be providing refreshments and nibbles! Contact Kirstin on 01326 337072 or email hello@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. More details at http://bit.ly/1TB8CIV.

We look forward to meeting you on the 7th June!


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Nick Bearman
Senior GIS Analyst
 
Clear Mapping Company

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Call: 01326 337072 or 07717 745715
Email: nick@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Visit: http://www.clearmapping.co.uk/

Address: Clear Mapping Company, Waterside House, Falmouth Road, Penryn, Cornwall TR10 8BE

Vat Registered No. 216 6526 12
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