{"id":918,"date":"2025-06-16T10:31:24","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T10:31:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=918"},"modified":"2025-06-16T10:31:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T10:31:43","slug":"the-i-t-crowd-scotland-retro-user-computer-group-july-2025-day-event","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/index.php\/event\/the-i-t-crowd-scotland-retro-user-computer-group-july-2025-day-event\/","title":{"rendered":"The I.T. Crowd (Scotland) : Retro User Computer Group July 2025 (Day Event)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-919 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IT-Crowd-202507-Ver-2.1b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IT-Crowd-202507-Ver-2.1b.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IT-Crowd-202507-Ver-2.1b-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IT-Crowd-202507-Ver-2.1b-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/retrorendezvous.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IT-Crowd-202507-Ver-2.1b-768x994.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Retro Computing Day Event \u2013 Register Now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, July 19, 2025 <strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:30 AM \u2013 4:30 PM<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong class=\"text-strong\">Bring Your Hardware \u2013 Share Your Projects!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re repairing, modding, programming, or just showing off your retro setup \u2014 this day is all about celebrating what you&#8217;re working on.<br \/>\nNo set theme this time, but we\u2019ll include a light nod to computer music, with a few sound-related demos and tunes along the way.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Event Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hardware Showcase:<\/strong> Bring along your vintage machines to exhibit and discuss with fellow enthusiasts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pet Projects Welcome:<\/strong> Whether it\u2019s software, mods, or music, we\u2019d love to see what you\u2019ve been building or restoring.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collaborative Projects:<\/strong> Join others in working on hardware tweaks, code experiments, or classic game exploration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Knowledge Sharing:<\/strong> Swap ideas and tips with like-minded retro computing fans.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Repair and Upgrade Tips:<\/strong> Get advice on troubleshooting and improving your systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refreshments Provided:<\/strong> Tea, coffee, and biscuits throughout the day. Plus, enjoy lunch at the on-site Finnegans Caf\u00e9.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Open Invitation to All!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We welcome all retro platforms \u2014 not just Acorn. Whether you&#8217;re into Sinclair, Atari, Commodore, Amstrad, Apple or others, you&#8217;ll find a friendly group eager to chat, share, and collaborate.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Venue Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Falkirk Business Hub<\/strong><br \/>\n45 Vicar St, Falkirk FK1 1LL<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/falkirkbusinesshub.co.uk\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the Venue Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Located just two minutes from Grahamston Train Station and easily reached via the M9 motorway. The venue is fully accessible with lifts and disabled access. After the event, there are plenty of local bars and restaurants for further socialising.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Parking Recommendations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Weir Street Car Park:<\/strong> Right next to the venue. Great for dropping off gear. Note: short-term, higher cost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Melville Street Car Park:<\/strong> One street away. Also short-term with premium rates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Garrison Place Car Park:<\/strong> Better value for long stays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Join us for a hands-on day of retro computing, tinkering, chatting, and reconnecting with Scotland\u2019s growing retro community!<\/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>Retro Computing Day Event \u2013 Register Now! Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025 Time: 9:30 AM \u2013 4:30 PM Bring Your Hardware \u2013 Share Your Projects! 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