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SUMMARY:The I.T. Crowd (Scotland) : Retro User Computer Group Jan 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nEvent on Monday 13th January \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. \nMonday 13th January 2025 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🔎 Jan 2025 Focus \nAcorn’s Sandbox Gaming Legacy\nCelebrate the open-world and exploratory games of Acorn computers\, including classics like Elite\, Exile\, Citadel\, Repton\, and The Lords of Midnight (inspired by Acorn-era gaming – I will have a simple version of this running for the BBC Micro). These games were influential for their freedom of choice and creativity\, laying the groundwork for modern sandbox gaming. \nBringing in non-Acorn machines? See if you can find an early sandbox-style game for your own machine. \nWays to Contribute:\n\nGame Demos: Showcase these classics on your BBC Micro\, Acorn Electron\, or Archimedes.\nCustom Content: Share custom levels\, mods\, or unique strategies for games like Repton or Exile.\nPersonal Stories: Talk about your experiences with these games and their impact.\nCompetitions: Organize friendly challenges on Elite or Repton for prizes.\nHardware & Swaps: Bring spare hardware\, peripherals\, or game disks to trade or sell.\n\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:\nMonday 13th January 2025 7:00PM running until 10:00PM \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.
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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:ABUG Online #97
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to welcome you to another virtual ABUG meetup! Our friendly Tuesday evening General Sessions happens every three weeks\, creating a relaxed space to share updates\, swap stories\, and discuss all things Acorn. You can chat about anything from restoring a cherished BBC Micro\, tracking down rare software\, or just eager to share about your favourite classic games\, this is the place for you. \nThis session\, we’d love to hear about your recent projects\, perhaps your most recently gained eBay treasures or other Acorn related gifts you received (perhaps to yourself!) over Christmas. \nPlanning to attend?  \nDrop a quick reply to this post to let us know you’ll be there. If you’ve got a story\, experience\, or discovery to share\, feel free to mention that too! \nSchedule of Events \n7:30pm – 9:30pm | General Discussion \nThis session\, we’d love to hear about your recent projects\, perhaps your most recently gained eBay treasures or other gifts (perhaps to yourself!) over Christmas. \nWe’ll have an open floor to showcase and chat about: \n•⁠ ⁠Things we bought\n•⁠ ⁠Things we want\n•⁠ ⁠Things we remember\n•⁠ ⁠Things we’ve discovered\n•⁠ ⁠Things we’ve learnt\n•⁠ ⁠Things we’ve lost (but not forgotten)\n•⁠ ⁠Games / Music / Graphics\n•⁠ Repairs and refurbishments\n•⁠ ⁠Bargains found! \nBring your updates\, join the conversation\, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. \nHow to Join \n•⁠ ⁠Date: Tuesday\, 28th January\n•⁠ ⁠Time: 7:30pm (Zoom lobby will open a bit earlier)\n•⁠ ⁠Zoom Link: If you don’t already have it\, please send a PM or ask in this thread. (Links are not shared publicly.) \n++++++++\nGet the Zoom link by a PM to me or requesting via this thread at the Stardot forum:-\nhttps://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=30476\n++++++++\nGrab a drink\, fire up your favourite Acorn machine\, and settle in for an enjoyable evening. We look forward to seeing you there!
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