On Monday 14 Apr 2003 6:26 pm, Graham Trott wrote:
Can I put in an expression of interest in Norwich meetings? I live about 9 miles south-west of the City. However, a meeting in an (expensive) coffee bar without any equipment seems of limited use.
I agree that it is limited, in some respects, but it is a start. The first idea is simply to have a get-together so that people in the area can meet up regularly and to have it in the evenings so as to complement the week-end alug meets at uea that are already planned.
Then we can see what can develop from this.
I would expect some changes of venue, perhaps some changes of day, perhaps moving towards getting a room and bringing along equipment - and why not? If there are a few people who will say here on the list that they would definitely attend and want to bring gear along then we can look for a suitable date and place right away.
If not, then let's just start small and see what it becomes.
What I would like to see, after an initial period, is regular meetings, on the same day of the month at the same place so that anyone interested does not have to think "I wonder when and where it is this month". But we may need a few different tries before that happens.
I belong to a local PC club that meets at the British Legion Club. They charge (I think) about £11 for a room for the evening and there's a bar. Plenty of room to set up kit.
Would that be the Norwich PC User Group? Or do you mean in Wymondham? It's certainly an idea that's worth more thought.
Of course, if there's only a handful of attendees, people's houses might be another option. I have no objection to hosting the occasional meeting in Wymondham for maybe three of four.
Graham, that is a good idea and if you want to suggest some dates then I for one am interested.
I would equally be interested in hosting an occasional meeting where I live - although it's not in a built-up area and there are few busses so... perhaps not such a great idea.
Best wishes Syd