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On 21/03/17 11:59, M. J. Everitt wrote: > On 21/03/17 11:27, Paul Sutton wrote: >> On 21/03/17 11:09, M. J. Everitt via list wrote: >>> On 21/03/17 09:53, Paul Sutton via list wrote: >>>> Hi >>>> >>>> >>>> Just found this on the Computing at school website >>>> >>>> >>>> http://community.computingatschool.org.uk/events/5027 >>>> >>>> >>>> I know there are some members in North Devonso this could be something >>>> to go along to, maybe make a few contacts and spread the word about >>>> the Devon and Cornwall Linux user group too >>>> >>>> They have so far sold (well for free) 50 tickets so this potentially >>>> shows there could be a scope for a regular Tech jam type event in >>>> Barnstaple, >>>> >>>> >>>> hope this helps >>>> >>>> Paul >>>> >>>> >>> Well spotted Paul, will add that to next month's diary and make contact! >>> A bit of networking can't do any harm can it?! :] >>> Have sent a message to organisers, but seems all tickets are taken, save >>> perhaps teachers... ! 50 people is quite a lot - the 'guest list' looks >>> interesting too... !! >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> Michael. >>> >>> >> Indeed, I will see if I can add this to the related events page. >> There are lots of events listed on the Computing st school forum, so I >> would really encourage teachers to look in to signing up to this. >> >> Paul > Good plan - letting people know there are organisations out there as > either providers or supporters (eg. whatever this eva foundation is, or > indeed 2times.do) who can take some of the load off, should be a major > plus factor for them! And then the Jams can provide ongoing support and > facilities to keep the activity going! > > MJE > This is what i would like as the overall outcome, a wider community, try and get as many people together with these technical skills and expertise, it means if someone for example wants a website or specific features, that community can help provide expertise for them. It does seem there is a skills shortage, quite which skills are short is difficult to determine, i think these skills are out there, just maybe not always on paper, just people with experience and a drive / passion for something. Paul -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG https://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq