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SUMMARY:The I.T. Crowd (Scotland) : Retro User Computer Group Apr 2024
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThis is a gathering for lovers of any retro microcomputers\, especially those fond of the BBC Micro\, Acorn Electron\, Atom\, and Archimedes/RISC OS machines. This event is aimed at bringing together a community of like-minded individuals in a comfortable and modern setting – the Falkirk Business Hub\, in central Falkirk\, Scotland. \nThursday 25th April 2024 7:00PM running until 10:00PM \n🕹 Event Features: \nThis is an informal gathering for… \n\n– Show and Tell: Bring your own hardware to display and discuss with others.\n– Collaborative Working: Spend time on hardware\, programming\, or gaming projects.\n– Knowledge Exchange: Share ideas\, insights\, and skills with other enthusiasts.\n– Advice on Repair and Upgrade: Reviving poorly Acorn machines.\n– Socialize and Enjoy : There’s a kitchen for coffee\, tea and biscuits. We’re in the town centre for bars\, pubs and restaurants for potential afterwards gatherings.\n\n🔎 April 2024 Software Focus : Adventure Games and Hardware Focus : Spring Cleaning \n \nI’ll be including a specially written version of “The Hobbit” – “Exploring Wilderland” written in BASIC on a BBC Micro that allows you to explore the original map of the game and it includes NPCs (remember Thorin and Gandalf?) with some additional programming to make them a little more…unpredictable. Just like in the original – wild things may happen! I’ll include a kiosk powerpoint on how I approached this coding project. \nBring along your own favourite text adventure/graphic adventure game and experience text/graphic adventures the way they were meant to be played—on vintage hardware. We’ll have setups ready for you to step back in time and immerse yourself in nostalgia. \nSpring Cleaning\nBring along a machine that needs a spring clean and demonstrate or ask advice on the best approaches to clean keyboards\, edge connectors or circuit boards. \n All Are Welcome:\nWhile the event tends to be Acorn-centric\, we could welcome enthusiasts of other retro machines as well. We’ve had Sinclair\, Atari\, Commodore\, Altair etc. \n Date & Time:\nThursday 25th April 2024 7:00PM running until 10:00PM \n🔎 April 2024 Special Focus : TBC \n Location: Falkirk Business Hub \n45 Vicar St\, Falkirk FK1 1LL \nAccess : use the side door on Vicar Street. This also has disabled access. \n \nhttps://falkirkbusinesshub.co.uk/ – a contemporary venue centrally located\, just a 2-minute walk from Grahamston Train Station and with seamless access to the M9 motorway between Stirling and Edinburgh. Numerous bars and restaurants are nearby for post-event socializing.\nThere is a car park next to the building which is free in the evenings.\nBuilding includes disabled access and lifts. \n \n🚗🅿 There are two recommended car parks:- \ni) Weir street car park which is next to the venue. Free parking in the evenings\nii) Melville street – one street away – also free in the evenings.
URL:https://retrorendezvous.org/index.php/event/the-i-t-crowd-scotland-retro-user-computer-group-apr-2024/
LOCATION:Falkirk Business Hub\, 45 Vicar St\, Falkirk\, FK1 1LL\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Bussey":MAILTO:paul@retrorendezvous.org
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SUMMARY:The I.T. Crowd (Scotland) : Retro User Computer Group Mar 2024
DESCRIPTION:This is a gathering for lovers of any retro microcomputers\, especially those fond of the BBC Micro\, Acorn Electron\, Atom\, and Archimedes/RISC OS machines. This event is aimed at bringing together a community of like-minded individuals in a comfortable and modern setting – the Falkirk Business Hub\, in central Falkirk\, Scotland. \nThursday 28th March 2024 7:00PM running until 10:00PM \n🕹 Event Features: \nThis is an informal gathering for… \n\n– Show and Tell: Bring your own hardware to display and discuss with others.\n– Collaborative Working: Spend time on hardware\, programming\, or gaming projects.\n– Knowledge Exchange: Share ideas\, insights\, and skills with other enthusiasts.\n– Advice on Repair and Upgrade: Reviving poorly Acorn machines.\n– Socialize and Enjoy : There’s a kitchen for coffee\, tea and biscuits. We’re in the town centre for bars\, pubs and restaurants for potential afterwards gatherings.\n\n All Are Welcome:\nWhile the event tends to be Acorn-centric\, we could welcome enthusiasts of other retro machines as well. \n Date & Time:\nThursday 28th March 2024 7:00PM running until 10:00PM \n🔎 March 2024 Special Focus : Rare Machines \nBring in a machine that you consider is the rarest in your collection\, or alternatively at the event talk about a particular rare retro machine you’ve got your sites on. \nI’ll be bringing along a ZX Spectrum 128K toastrack and have it up and running demonstrating a digital tape loader. \nDiscover and Share: Beyond the joy of showcasing your own rare equipment\, you’ll have the chance to see and learn about others’ unique items. It’s a fantastic opportunity to deepen your knowledge and appreciation for the rich history of Acorn computing and other retro makes. \nConnect and Converse: Our event is the perfect ground for meeting like-minded enthusiasts. Whether you’re a veteran collector\, a hobbyist\, or someone curious about the evolution of computers\, you’ll find friendly faces eager to share stories\, insights\, and a few laughs. \nInspire and Get Inspired: Witnessing the passion behind preserving and celebrating these machines can be incredibly inspiring. You might just leave with new ideas\, a wish list of tech to seek out\, or even the beginnings of a new project. \n Location: Falkirk Business Hub \n45 Vicar St\, Falkirk FK1 1LL\nNearest car park (opposite building) : weir street \nAccess : use the side door on Vicar Street. This also has disabled access. \n \nhttps://falkirkbusinesshub.co.uk/ – a contemporary venue centrally located\, just a 2-minute walk from Grahamston Train Station and with seamless access to the M9 motorway between Stirling and Edinburgh. Numerous bars and restaurants are nearby for post-event socializing.\nThere is a car park next to the building which is free in the evenings.\nBuilding includes disabled access and lifts.
URL:https://retrorendezvous.org/index.php/event/the-i-t-crowd-scotland-retro-user-computer-group-mar-2024/
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SUMMARY:The I.T. Crowd (Scotland) : Acorn User Computer Group Feb 2024
DESCRIPTION:This is a gathering for lovers of retro microcomputers\, especially those fond of the BBC Micro\, Acorn Electron\, Atom\, and Archimedes/RISC OS machines. This event is aimed at bringing together a community of like-minded individuals in a comfortable and modern setting – the Falkirk Business Hub\, in central Falkirk\, Scotland. \nTo emphasise this event is open to all with an interest in Acorn computers! \nThursday 29th February 2024 7:00PM running until 10:00PM \n🕹 Event Features: \nThis is an informal gathering for… \n\n– Show and Tell: Bring your own hardware to display and discuss with others.\n– Collaborative Working: Spend time on hardware\, programming\, or gaming projects.\n– Knowledge Exchange: Share ideas\, insights\, and skills with other enthusiasts.\n– Advice on Repair and Upgrade: Reviving poorly Acorn machines.\n– Socialize and Enjoy : There’s a kitchen for coffee\, tea and biscuits. We’re in the town centre for bars\, pubs and restaurants for potential afterwards gatherings.\n\n🔎 February 2024 Special Focus : Restoration Workshop \nBring in a machine that you’re still repairing or can’t get to work and talk to the group to get advice about next steps for it’s restoration and some hands-on learning. You may be able to  get the computer tested\, get advice on cleaning or replacing components and best sources for obtaining those components. \n All Are Welcome:\nWhile the event is Acorn-centric\, we could welcome enthusiasts of other retro machines as well. \n Date & Time:\nThursday 29th February 2024 7:00PM running until 10:00PM \n Location: Falkirk Business Hub \n45 Vicar St\, Falkirk FK1 1LL\nNearest car park (opposite building) : weir street \nAccess : use the side door on Vicar Street. This also has disabled access. \n \nhttps://falkirkbusinesshub.co.uk/ – a contemporary venue centrally located\, just a 2-minute walk from Grahamston Train Station and with seamless access to the M9 motorway between Stirling and Edinburgh. Numerous bars and restaurants are nearby for post-event socializing.\nThere is a car park next to the building which is free in the evenings.\nBuilding includes disabled access and lifts.
URL:https://retrorendezvous.org/index.php/event/the-i-t-crowd-scotland-feb-2024/
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SUMMARY:The I.T. Crowd (Scotland) :  Acorn Computer User Group Jan 2024
DESCRIPTION:(photography in this poster by Richard Keeble) \nThis is a gathering for lovers of retro microcomputers\, especially those fond of the BBC Micro\, Acorn Electron\, Atom\, and Archimedes/RISC OS machines. This event is aimed at bringing together a community of like-minded individuals in a comfortable and modern setting – the Falkirk Business Hub\, in central Falkirk\, Scotland. \nTo emphasise this event is open to all with an interest in Acorn computers! \nThursday 18th January 2024 7:00PM running until 10:00PM \n🕹 Event Features: \nThis is an informal gathering for… \n\n– Show and Tell: Bring your own hardware to display and discuss with others.\n– Collaborative Working: Spend time on hardware\, programming\, or gaming projects.\n– Knowledge Exchange: Share ideas\, insights\, and skills with other enthusiasts.\n– Advice on Repair and Upgrade: Reviving poorly Acorn machines.\n– Socialize and Enjoy : There’s a kitchen for coffee\, tea and biscuits. We’re in the town centre for bars\, pubs and restaurants for potential afterwards gatherings.\n\n🔎 January 2024 Focus : Acorn Swap Meet \nBring your Acorn-related items to swap\, sell\, offer as a freebie or showcase. \nThis could include hardware\, software\, magazines\, and accessories\, allowing you to expand your collections or discover rare items \nIf you want to take part in this\, then In the StarDot forum for this event\, post a reply stating one or more of these… \n\n– What you’re looking for\n– What you might be willing to swap\n– What you may wish to sell\n– What you may offer as a freebie\n– What you may bring to just showcase\n\nWe’d encourage you to abide by the StarDot forum rules for trading \n All Are Welcome:\nWhile the event is Acorn-centric\, we could welcome enthusiasts of other retro machines as well. \n Date & Time:\nThursday 18th January 2024 7:00PM running until 10:00PM \n Location: Falkirk Business Hub \n45 Vicar St\, Falkirk FK1 1LL\nNearest car park (opposite building) : weir street \nAccess : use the side door on Vicar Street. This also has disabled access. \n \nhttps://falkirkbusinesshub.co.uk/ – a contemporary venue centrally located\, just a 2-minute walk from Grahamston Train Station and with seamless access to the M9 motorway between Stirling and Edinburgh. Numerous bars and restaurants are nearby for post-event socializing.\nThere is a car park next to the building which is free in the evenings.\nBuilding includes disabled access and lifts.
URL:https://retrorendezvous.org/index.php/event/the-i-t-crowd-scotland-acorn-computer-user-group-jan-2024/
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SUMMARY:The I.T. Crowd (Scotland) : Acorn Computer User Group Nov 2023
DESCRIPTION:This is an informal gathering for lovers of retro machines\, especially those fond of the BBC Micro\, Acorn Electron\, Atom\, and Archimedes/RISC OS machines. This event is aimed at bringing together a community of like-minded individuals in a comfortable and modern setting – the Falkirk Business Hub\, in central Falkirk\, Scotland. \nTo emphasise this event is open to all with an interest in Acorn computers! \nDate/Time : Thursday 23rd November 7:00PM-10:00PM\n \n🕹 Event Features: \nThis is an informal gathering for… \n\n– Show and Tell: Bring your own hardware to display and discuss with others.\n– Collaborative Working: Spend time on hardware\, programming\, or gaming projects.\n– Knowledge Exchange: Share ideas\, insights\, and skills with other enthusiasts.\n– Advice on Repair and Upgrade: Reviving poorly Acorn machines.\n– Socialize and Enjoy : There’s a kitchen for coffee\, tea and biscuits. We’re in the town centre for bars\, pubs and restaurants for potential afterwards gatherings.\n\n 🎄The Christmas Edition : Extra Features 🎄 \n\n– Introductions – we’ll have an introductions segment for about 30 minutes so each user can tell us a bit more about themselves such as:-\n\n– Their kit\n– How their Acorn machine influenced their career path.\n– A current project\n– A favourite past retro memory\n– What retro item they’d love for Christmas.\n\n\n– Christmas theme – celebrate Christmas by using one of these ideas:-\n\n \n\n– Acorn Christmas Graphics: Program graphics that showcase snowflakes\, Christmas trees\, or Santa Claus animations\, utilizing the unique capabilities of Acorn computers.\n– Retro Gaming Corner: Bring a classic Acorn Christmas-themed games or holiday mod of a popular game. \n– Christmas BASIC Caroling: Recreate a classic Christmas carol using the Acorn’s sound capabilities and BASIC language. \n\n All Are Welcome:\nWhile the event is Acorn-centric\, we could welcome enthusiasts of other retro machines as well. \n Date & Time:\nThursday 23rd November 7:00PM running until 10:00PM \n Location: Falkirk Business Hub \n45 Vicar St\, Falkirk FK1 1LL\nNearest car park (opposite building) : weir street \nAccess : use the side door on Vicar Street. This also has disabled access. \n \nhttps://falkirkbusinesshub.co.uk/ – a contemporary venue centrally located\, just a 2-minute walk from Grahamston Train Station and with seamless access to the M9 motorway between Stirling and Edinburgh. Numerous bars and restaurants are nearby for post-event socializing.\nThere is a car park next to the building which is free in the evenings.\nBuilding includes disabled access and lifts.
URL:https://retrorendezvous.org/index.php/event/the-i-t-crowd-scotland-acorn-computer-user-group-nov-2023/
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SUMMARY:The I.T. Crowd (Scotland) : Acorn Computer User Group : October 2023
DESCRIPTION:I would like to announce an informal gathering for lovers of retro machines\, especially those fond of the BBC Micro\, Acorn Electron\, Atom\, and Archimedes/RISC OS machines in Scotland. This event is aimed at bringing together a community of like-minded individuals in a comfortable and modern setting – the Falkirk Business Hub\, in central Falkirk\, Scotland. \nTo emphasise this event is open to all with an interest in Acorn computers! \nDate/Time : Thursday 19th October 7:30PM-10:00PM\n \n🕹 Event Features: \nThis is an informal gathering for… \n\n– Show and Tell: Bring your own hardware to display and discuss with others.\n– Collaborative W:orking: Spend time on hardware\, programming\, or gaming projects.\n– Knowledge Exchange: Share ideas\, insights\, and skills with other enthusiasts.\n– Advice on Repair and Upgrade: Reviving poorly Acorn machines.\n– Socialize and Enjoy : There’s a kitchen for coffee\, tea and biscuits. We’re in the town centre for bars\, pubs and restaurants for potential afterwards gatherings.\n\n All Are Welcome:\nWhile the event is Acorn-centric\, we could welcome enthusiasts of other retro machines as well. \n Date & Time:\nThursday 19th October 7:30PM running until 10:00PM \n Location: Falkirk Business Hub \n45 Vicar St\, Falkirk FK1 1LL\nNearest car park (opposite building) : weir street \nAccess : use the side door on Vicar Street. This also has disabled access. \n \nhttps://falkirkbusinesshub.co.uk/ – a contemporary venue centrally located\, just a 2-minute walk from Grahamston Train Station and with seamless access to the M9 motorway between Stirling and Edinburgh. Numerous bars and restaurants are nearby for post-event socializing.\nThere is a car park next to the building which is free in the evenings.\nBuilding includes disabled access and lifts.
URL:https://retrorendezvous.org/index.php/event/the-i-t-crowd-scotland-informal-gathering-for-users-of-acorn-computers/
LOCATION:Falkirk Business Hub\, 45 Vicar St\, Falkirk\, FK1 1LL\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Bussey":MAILTO:paul@retrorendezvous.org
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