{"id":43,"date":"2023-10-10T12:04:29","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T12:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=43"},"modified":"2023-10-12T14:09:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T14:09:22","slug":"the-i-t-crowd-scotland-informal-gathering-for-users-of-acorn-computers","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/index.php\/event\/the-i-t-crowd-scotland-informal-gathering-for-users-of-acorn-computers\/","title":{"rendered":"The I.T. Crowd (Scotland) : Acorn Computer User Group : October 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45\" src=\"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IT-Crowd-Event-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IT-Crowd-Event-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IT-Crowd-Event-1-655x848.jpg 655w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IT-Crowd-Event-1-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IT-Crowd-Event-1-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IT-Crowd-Event-1-768x994.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I would like to announce an informal gathering for lovers of retro machines, especially those fond of the BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Atom, and Archimedes\/RISC OS machines in Scotland. 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 19th October 7:30PM-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 W:orking: 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><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 19th October 7:30PM 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>I would like to announce an informal gathering for lovers of retro machines, especially those fond of the BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Atom, and Archimedes\/RISC OS machines in Scotland. 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