{"id":617,"date":"2024-06-06T16:09:39","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T16:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=617"},"modified":"2024-09-08T17:06:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-08T17:06:17","slug":"the-i-t-crowd-scotland-retro-user-computer-group-sept-2024-day-event","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/index.php\/event\/the-i-t-crowd-scotland-retro-user-computer-group-sept-2024-day-event\/","title":{"rendered":"The I.T. Crowd (Scotland) : Retro User Computer Group Sept 2024 (Day Event)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-747 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IT-Crowd-202409-ver-3.1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IT-Crowd-202409-ver-3.1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IT-Crowd-202409-ver-3.1-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IT-Crowd-202409-ver-3.1-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IT-Crowd-202409-ver-3.1-768x994.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Join us for an exciting day event dedicated to retro computer enthusiasts, <strong>with a special focus on Acorn machines<\/strong>. This ABUG event aims to bring together a community of like-minded individuals in a comfortable and modern setting at the <strong>Falkirk Business Hub<\/strong> in central Falkirk, Scotland.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Event Date and Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Saturday, 28th September 2024<br \/>\n9:00 AM to 5:00 PM<\/p>\n<h3>Event Highlights<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Workshops: Engage in hands-on workshops throughout the day (details to be confirmed).<\/li>\n<li>Show and Tell: Bring your own hardware to display and discuss with fellow enthusiasts.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborative Working: Spend time working on hardware, programming, or gaming projects.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge Exchange: Share ideas, insights, and skills with other retro computing fans.<\/li>\n<li>Advice on Repair and Upgrade: Get tips and tricks for reviving and upgrading your Acorn machines.<\/li>\n<li>We&#8217;ll have tea, coffee and biscuits on hand through the day.<\/li>\n<li>All Are Welcome : While the event is primarily Acorn-centric, we also welcome enthusiasts of other retro machines. Past events have seen participation from fans of Sinclair, Atari, Commodore, Altair, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Location<\/h3>\n<p>Falkirk Business Hub<br \/>\n45 Vicar St, Falkirk FK1 1LL<br \/>\nAccess: Use the side door on Vicar Street, which also has disabled access.<\/p>\n<p>The venue is a contemporary setting just a 2-minute walk from Grahamston Train Station, with easy 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.<\/p>\n<h3>Recommended Car Parks<\/h3>\n<p>Weir Street Car Park: Adjacent to the venue<br \/>\nMelville Street Car Park: One street away<\/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<p>We will be using the large seminar room which can be sectioned off for workshops<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-624\" src=\"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Falkirk_Business_Hub_-_Meeting_Room_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Falkirk_Business_Hub_-_Meeting_Room_2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Falkirk_Business_Hub_-_Meeting_Room_2-655x393.jpg 655w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Falkirk_Business_Hub_-_Meeting_Room_2-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Join us for an exciting day event dedicated to retro computer enthusiasts, with a special focus on Acorn machines. 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