{"id":297,"date":"2023-12-12T14:34:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T14:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=297"},"modified":"2023-12-15T09:32:49","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T09:32:49","slug":"the-i-t-crowd-scotland-acorn-computer-user-group-jan-2024","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/index.php\/event\/the-i-t-crowd-scotland-acorn-computer-user-group-jan-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"The I.T. Crowd (Scotland) :  Acorn Computer User Group Jan 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-311 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IT-Crowd-Event-3v2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IT-Crowd-Event-3v2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IT-Crowd-Event-3v2-655x848.jpg 655w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IT-Crowd-Event-3v2-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IT-Crowd-Event-3v2-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IT-Crowd-Event-3v2-768x994.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em class=\"text-italics\">(photography in this poster by <a href=\"https:\/\/merlinaerialdronephotography.co.uk\/\">Richard Keeble<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>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 \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\">Thursday 18th January 2024 7:00PM running until 10:00PM<\/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><strong>\ud83d\udd0e January 2024 Focus : Acorn Swap Meet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bring your Acorn-related items to <strong>swap<\/strong>, <strong>sell<\/strong>, <strong>offer as a freebie<\/strong> or <strong>showcase<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This could include <strong>hardware<\/strong>, <strong>software<\/strong>, <strong>magazines<\/strong>, and <strong>accessories<\/strong>, allowing you to expand your collections or discover rare items<\/p>\n<p>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&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8211; What you&#8217;re looking for<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; What you might be willing to swap<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; What you may wish to sell<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; What you may offer as a freebie<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; What you may bring to just showcase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We&#8217;d encourage you to abide by the StarDot forum rules for <a href=\"https:\/\/stardot.org.uk\/forums\/viewforum.php?f=8\">trading<\/a><\/p>\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 18th January 2024 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>(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. 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