Retro Rendezvous

Connect, Collaborate and Code

BBC Micro

The I.T. Crowd (Scotland) : Acorn User Computer Group Feb 2024

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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.

To emphasise this event is open to all with an interest in Acorn computers!

Thursday 29th February 2024 7:00PM running until 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.

🔎 February 2024 Special Focus : Restoration Workshop

Bring 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.

💻 All Are Welcome:
While the event is Acorn-centric, we could welcome enthusiasts of other retro machines as well.

📅 Date & Time:
Thursday 29th February 2024 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.

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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.

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The I.T. Crowd (Scotland) : Acorn Computer User Group Jan 2024

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(photography in this poster by Richard Keeble)

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.

To emphasise this event is open to all with an interest in Acorn computers!

Thursday 18th January 2024 7:00PM running until 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.

🔎 January 2024 Focus : Acorn Swap Meet

Bring your Acorn-related items to swap, sell, offer as a freebie or showcase.

This could include hardware, software, magazines, and accessories, allowing you to expand your collections or discover rare items

If you want to take part in this, then In the StarDot forum for this event, post a reply stating one or more of these…

  • – What you’re looking for
  • – What you might be willing to swap
  • – What you may wish to sell
  • – What you may offer as a freebie
  • – What you may bring to just showcase

We’d encourage you to abide by the StarDot forum rules for trading

💻 All Are Welcome:
While the event is Acorn-centric, we could welcome enthusiasts of other retro machines as well.

📅 Date & Time:
Thursday 18th January 2024 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.

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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.

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The I.T. Crowd (Scotland) : Acorn Computer User Group Nov 2023

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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:-

  1. – Acorn Christmas Graphics: Program graphics that showcase snowflakes, Christmas trees, or Santa Claus animations, utilizing the unique capabilities of Acorn computers.
  2. – Retro Gaming Corner: Bring a classic Acorn Christmas-themed games or holiday mod of a popular game. 
  3. – 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.

Image

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.

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