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.
To emphasise this event is open to all with an interest in Acorn computers!
Date/Time : Thursday 23rd November 7:00PM-10:00PM
🕹 Event Features:
This is an informal gathering for…
- – Show and Tell: Bring your own hardware to display and discuss with others.
- – Collaborative Working: Spend time on hardware, programming, or gaming projects.
- – Knowledge Exchange: Share ideas, insights, and skills with other enthusiasts.
- – Advice on Repair and Upgrade: Reviving poorly Acorn machines.
- – 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.
🎄The Christmas Edition : Extra Features 🎄
- – Introductions – we’ll have an introductions segment for about 30 minutes so each user can tell us a bit more about themselves such as:-
- – Their kit
- – How their Acorn machine influenced their career path.
- – A current project
- – A favourite past retro memory
- – What retro item they’d love for Christmas.
- – Christmas theme – celebrate Christmas by using one of these ideas:-
- – Acorn Christmas Graphics: Program graphics that showcase snowflakes, Christmas trees, or Santa Claus animations, utilizing the unique capabilities of Acorn computers.
- – Retro Gaming Corner: Bring a classic Acorn Christmas-themed games or holiday mod of a popular game.
- – Christmas BASIC Caroling: Recreate a classic Christmas carol using the Acorn’s sound capabilities and BASIC language.
All Are Welcome:
While the event is Acorn-centric, we could welcome enthusiasts of other retro machines as well.
Date & Time:
Thursday 23rd November 7:00PM running until 10:00PM
Location: Falkirk Business Hub
45 Vicar St, Falkirk FK1 1LL
Nearest car park (opposite building) : weir street
Access : use the side door on Vicar Street. This also has disabled access.
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.
