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SUMMARY:Master Maintenance Mini-Meetup : Wed July 29th 2026
DESCRIPTION:Master Maintenance Mini Meet-Up\nDate: Wednesday\, 29th July 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM \nA relaxed morning of retro computing\nFollowing the success of our recent I.T. Crowd (Scotland) day event\, we’re trying something a little different. \nRather than a full-day gathering\, this is an informal half-day workbench session where a small group of enthusiasts can get together to work on retro computing projects\, exchange ideas\, solve problems\, and simply enjoy spending time with fellow hobbyists. \nMy own project for the morning will be giving a BBC Master some well-deserved TLC—cleaning the case and keyboard and generally freshening it up—hence the title of the event! \nBring a Project\nAlthough the session is inspired by BBC Master maintenance\, all retro computing projects are welcome. \nWhether you’re: \n\nRestoring a favourite machine\nCleaning or repairing hardware\nInstalling upgrades\nExperimenting with software\nTroubleshooting an elusive fault\nOr simply want to show your latest retro project\n\n…you’ll be very welcome. \nSometimes the best conversations happen when everyone is gathered around a workbench. \nA More Informal Format\nThe emphasis is on collaborative tinkering\, sharing knowledge\, helping one another\, and enjoying a relaxed morning of retro computing. \nAround lunchtime we’ll head to Finnegans Café\, located within the Falkirk Business Hub\, for lunch and a catch-up before finishing around 1:30 pm. \nRegistration\nWe’ll be using the Hub’s free meeting table\, which comfortably accommodates around three people. \nSo the first two registrations will be free. \nIf additional members would like to attend\, extra workspaces are available from the Falkirk Business Hub for £10 (+VAT) per four-hour desk rental\, allowing the session to expand if required. \nPlease register here on this website to let us know you’re planning to attend.\nEveryone Welcome\nAs always\, this is a platform-agnostic gathering. \nWhether your interests are Acorn\, Sinclair\, Commodore\, Atari\, Amstrad\, Apple\, MSX\, Dragon\, Tatung Einstein—or almost any other classic computer—you’ll be among friends. \nVenue\nFalkirk Business Hub\n45 Vicar Street\nFalkirk\nFK1 1LL \nThe venue is just a short walk from Grahamston railway station and has excellent road links from the M9. Parking is available nearby\, and the Hub offers lift access\, accessible facilities\, and an excellent on-site café. \nWe hope this will become an occasional extra event between our regular I.T. Crowd (Scotland) day meetings—a chance to keep projects moving\, learn from one another\, and enjoy Scotland’s growing retro computing community.
URL:https://retrorendezvous.org/index.php/event/master-maintenance-mini-meetup-wed-july-29th-2026/
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SUMMARY:The IT Crowd (Scotland) Day Event : Saturday 26th September
DESCRIPTION:Retro Computing Day Event – Register Now! \nDate: Saturday\, 26 September 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM\n\nClassic Computers\, Practical Projects and Retro Games\nThe I.T. Crowd (Scotland) returns to the Falkirk Business Hub on Saturday\, 26 September for another full day of retro computing\, hardware demonstrations\, project sharing\, repairs\, upgrades\, games and friendly discussion. \nThere is no formal theme for the day. Instead\, everyone is encouraged to bring along the machines\, peripherals and projects they have been working on. Whether you have restored a classic computer\, developed some software\, built new hardware for an old system or simply have something unusual you would like to demonstrate\, we would love to see it. \nFeatured During the Day\nA Panasonic KX-P1081 dot-matrix printer from the early 1980s will be set up and running during the event\, complete with traditional fanfold paper. \nWe will also have a selection of disk-based retro games running on a large screen in the Huddle area from a BBC Master 128\, giving attendees the opportunity to play\, compare and discuss games from the era. \nWhat Are You Bringing?\nOne of the most enjoyable parts of these events is discovering what fellow enthusiasts have been tinkering with. \nWhen registering\, please let us know what you are considering bringing. Demonstrations\, works in progress\, unusual hardware\, software projects\, repairs\, upgrades and retro-inspired creations are all welcome. \nFinished projects are great—but unfinished ones often lead to even better conversations. \nImportant Registration Note\nPayment for participation in this event is made individually at the Falkirk Business Hub reception on the day. \nPlease register on this website to let us know that you are planning to attend\, then pay at reception when you arrive. \nThe normal price is £10 plus VAT for each four-hour block of desk rental in the co-working space\, but attendees receive a 10% discount—please ask for this at reception. \nYou may attend for the full day\, from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM\, or book a four-hour block. Most attendees choose the full day\, particularly as we normally take a break for lunch at the on-site café. \nWhat to Expect\n\nHardware Show and Tell\nBring along your classic computers and peripherals to display\, discuss\, compare and demonstrate.\nProject Demonstrations\nSee what other members have been creating\, restoring\, modifying\, programming or experimenting with.\nProjects in Progress\nSoftware experiments\, hardware modifications\, networking projects\, FPGA work\, music systems\, restorations and repairs are all welcome.\nRetro Gaming\nTry a selection of classic disk-based games on the large screen in the Huddle area.\nDot-Matrix Printing\nSee and hear an original Panasonic KX-P1081 printer running with fanfold paper.\nCollaborative Tinkering\nWork alongside fellow enthusiasts to troubleshoot problems\, exchange ideas and test new concepts.\nShared Knowledge and Experience\nSwap tips\, discoveries and hard-earned lessons with people who genuinely enjoy this era of computing.\nRepair and Upgrade Advice\nInformal help and guidance with diagnosing faults\, sourcing parts and expanding classic systems.\nRefreshments Included\nTea\, coffee and biscuits will be available throughout the day\, with lunch available from the on-site Finnegans Café.\n\nEveryone Welcome\nThis is an open\, platform-agnostic event. While Acorn systems are very much at home here\, we warmly welcome enthusiasts of Sinclair\, Atari\, Commodore\, Amstrad\, Apple\, MSX\, Dragon\, Tatung Einstein and other classic computers and consoles. \nYou do not necessarily need to bring any equipment to attend. If you enjoy retro technology and meeting the people who keep it alive\, you will fit right in. \nVenue\nFalkirk Business Hub\n45 Vicar Street\nFalkirk\nFK1 1LL \nThe venue is approximately a two-minute walk from Falkirk Grahamston railway station and is easily reached from the M9. Full lift access and accessible facilities are available. \nAfter the event\, Falkirk has plenty of nearby bars and restaurants for anyone wishing to continue the conversation into the evening. \nParking Options\n\nWeir Street Car Park – Adjacent to the venue and particularly convenient for unloading equipment.\nMelville Street Car Park – Another nearby option within easy walking distance.\nGarrison Place Car Park – Usually the best-value option for all-day parking.\n\n\nCome along for a full day of classic computers\, practical tinkering\, retro games\, project sharing and good conversation—and reconnect with Scotland’s growing retro computing community.
URL:https://retrorendezvous.org/index.php/event/the-it-crowd-scotland-day-event-saturday-26th-september/
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