{"id":159,"date":"2023-10-25T16:06:34","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T16:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=159"},"modified":"2023-11-20T10:41:59","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T10:41:59","slug":"the-i-t-crowd-scotland-acorn-computer-user-group-nov-2023","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/index.php\/event\/the-i-t-crowd-scotland-acorn-computer-user-group-nov-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"The I.T. Crowd (Scotland) : Acorn Computer User Group Nov 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-161 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IT-Crowd-Event-2-Poster.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IT-Crowd-Event-2-Poster.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IT-Crowd-Event-2-Poster-655x856.jpg 655w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IT-Crowd-Event-2-Poster-230x300.jpg 230w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IT-Crowd-Event-2-Poster-783x1024.jpg 783w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IT-Crowd-Event-2-Poster-768x1004.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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 \u2013 the <a href=\"https:\/\/falkirkbusinesshub.co.uk\/\">Falkirk Business Hub,<\/a> in central Falkirk, Scotland.<\/p>\n<p>To emphasise this event is\u00a0<strong class=\"text-strong\">open to all with an interest in Acorn computers!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"text-strong\">Date\/Time : Thursday 23rd November 7:00PM-10:00PM<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd79 <strong class=\"text-strong\">Event Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is an informal gathering for&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8211; Show and Tell: Bring your own hardware to display and discuss with others.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Collaborative Working: Spend time on hardware, programming, or gaming projects.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Knowledge Exchange: Share ideas, insights, and skills with other enthusiasts.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Advice on Repair and Upgrade: Reviving poorly Acorn machines.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Socialize and Enjoy : There&#8217;s a kitchen for coffee, tea and biscuits. We&#8217;re in the town centre for bars, pubs and restaurants for potential afterwards gatherings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em> \ud83c\udf84The Christmas Edition : Extra Features \ud83c\udf84<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>&#8211; Introductions &#8211; we&#8217;ll have an introductions segment for about 30 minutes so each user can tell us a bit more about themselves such as:-<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li><em>&#8211; Their kit<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>&#8211; How their Acorn machine influenced their career path.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>&#8211; A current project<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>&#8211; A favourite past retro memory<\/em><\/li>\n<li>&#8211; What retro item they&#8217;d love for Christmas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>&#8211; Christmas theme &#8211; celebrate Christmas by <strong>using one of these ideas<\/strong>:-<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/digitalartlive_a_christmas_tree_icon_next_to_a_retro_computer_700297d1-0baf-4101-a5e1-34139aa9671d-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/digitalartlive_a_christmas_tree_icon_next_to_a_retro_computer_700297d1-0baf-4101-a5e1-34139aa9671d-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/digitalartlive_a_christmas_tree_icon_next_to_a_retro_computer_700297d1-0baf-4101-a5e1-34139aa9671d-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/digitalartlive_a_christmas_tree_icon_next_to_a_retro_computer_700297d1-0baf-4101-a5e1-34139aa9671d-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/digitalartlive_a_christmas_tree_icon_next_to_a_retro_computer_700297d1-0baf-4101-a5e1-34139aa9671d-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/digitalartlive_a_christmas_tree_icon_next_to_a_retro_computer_700297d1-0baf-4101-a5e1-34139aa9671d-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/digitalartlive_a_christmas_tree_icon_next_to_a_retro_computer_700297d1-0baf-4101-a5e1-34139aa9671d.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><em><strong>&#8211; Acorn Christmas Graphics<\/strong>: Program graphics that showcase snowflakes, Christmas trees, or Santa Claus animations, utilizing the unique capabilities of Acorn computers.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>&#8211; Retro Gaming Corner<\/strong>: Bring a classic Acorn Christmas-themed games or holiday mod of a popular game.\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>&#8211; Christmas BASIC Caroling<\/strong>: Recreate a classic Christmas carol using the Acorn&#8217;s sound capabilities and BASIC language.\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji smilies\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/gh\/twitter\/twemoji@latest\/assets\/svg\/1f4bb.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcbb\" \/>\u00a0<strong class=\"text-strong\">All Are Welcome:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhile the event is Acorn-centric, we could welcome enthusiasts of other retro machines as well.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji smilies\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/gh\/twitter\/twemoji@latest\/assets\/svg\/1f4c5.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcc5\" \/>\u00a0<strong class=\"text-strong\">Date &amp; Time:<\/strong><br \/>\nThursday 23rd November 7:00PM running until 10:00PM<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji smilies\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/gh\/twitter\/twemoji@latest\/assets\/svg\/1f4cd.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccd\" \/>\u00a0<strong class=\"text-strong\">Location: Falkirk Business Hub<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>45 Vicar St, Falkirk FK1 1LL<br \/>\nNearest car park (opposite building) : weir street<\/p>\n<p>Access : use the side door on Vicar Street. This also has disabled access.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"postimage\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalartlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/FalkirkHubEntrance.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"postlink\" href=\"https:\/\/falkirkbusinesshub.co.uk\/\">https:\/\/falkirkbusinesshub.co.uk\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 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.<br \/>\nThere is a car park next to the building which is free in the evenings.<br \/>\nBuilding includes disabled access and lifts.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"postimage\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalartlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Falkirk_Business_Hub_-_External-1.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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