The I.T. Crowd (Scotland) : Retro User Computer Group Sept 2024 (Day Event)

Join us for an exciting day event dedicated to retro computer enthusiasts, with a special focus on Acorn machines. This ABUG event aims to bring together a community of like-minded individuals in a comfortable and modern setting at the Falkirk Business Hub in central Falkirk, Scotland.

Event Date and Time

Saturday, 28th September 2024
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Event Highlights

• Workshops: Engage in hands-on workshops throughout the day (details to be confirmed).
• Show and Tell: Bring your own hardware to display and discuss with fellow enthusiasts.
• Collaborative Working: Spend time working on hardware, programming, or gaming projects.
• Knowledge Exchange: Share ideas, insights, and skills with other retro computing fans.
• Advice on Repair and Upgrade: Get tips and tricks for reviving and upgrading your Acorn machines.
• We’ll have tea, coffee and biscuits on hand through the day.
• All Are Welcome : While the event is primarily Acorn-centric, we also welcome enthusiasts of other retro machines. Past events have seen participation from fans of Sinclair, Atari, Commodore, Altair, and more.

Location

Falkirk Business Hub
45 Vicar St, Falkirk FK1 1LL
Access: Use the side door on Vicar Street, which also has disabled access.

The venue is a contemporary setting just a 2-minute walk from Grahamston Train Station, with easy access to the M9 motorway between Stirling and Edinburgh. Numerous bars and restaurants are nearby for post-event socializing. There is a car park next to the building which is free in the evenings.

Recommended Car Parks

Weir Street Car Park: Adjacent to the venue
Melville Street Car Park: One street away

https://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.
There is a car park next to the building which is free in the evenings.
Building includes disabled access and lifts.

We will be using the large seminar room which can be sectioned off for workshops