[LUG]Re: Somerset LUG

[Sebastian via list <list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear Gordon,

On 09/09/2025 14:35, Gordon Henderson wrote:
> I did like the little meet-ups. There is nothing like it where I am 
> now. There is a ScotLug - but that's in Glasgow and I don't think 
> they've met up in some time. Both Edinburgh and Newcastle (both 1.5 
> hours away) have hackspaces - The Edinburgh one is expensive and has 
> expensive parking, the Newcastle one is cheap and free parking, but 
> while I do visit Newcastle regularly, it's not on a convenient day for 
> me.
> ...
> Actually, we have a "mans shed" in town, but they're mostly 
> woodworkers. There is another in Kelso which is only 10 miles away, 
> but it's mostly crafts, there is little that goes on in the way of 
> electronics and computing. Or was, last time I visited. Maybe I ought 
> to try them again... Who knows.

I have never been to a hackspace in Britain, but my impression from 
visiting them in other countries is that they are often closely 
affiliated with the anti-fascist movement, having historically served as 
an incubator for what is now the European Pirate Party (not to be 
confused with the European People's Party!)

In contrast, the hackspaces in the UK seem to be less overtly political 
and have more in common with the Do-It-Yourself and Maker philosophies. 
I'd be interested to hear whether this matches your experience or 
whether I'm describing a distinction which does not really exist.

Best wishes,

Sebastian

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