Ok, I shall. Out at the moment ... Will do when I'm back later. No need to stress - Take it easy....

Kind regards

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On 23 May 2012, at 20:18, Anna Morris <say.hello.to.anna@googlemail.com> wrote:

hey, okay, am on it. sorry cant be there in person.

can you go here

http://etherpad.fsfe.org/Tm1nUTnAME

and add some questions you would like to ask women in free software. as a favor. (no one seems to care, getting stressed)

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On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 6:40 PM, Mark Wastling <mwastling@gmail.com> wrote:

Hey there, hope you are well!

Meeting at MadLab tomorrow night. I think they're pushing for some blurb, lol. Anyhow, if you have some ideas let me know - if to have time while preparing for Flossie :) - hope its fun down in Londinium... Take care :)

Mark Wastling

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From: Natalie Whittaker <nataliew@madlab.org.uk>
Date: 23 May 2012 17:20:27 GMT+01:00
To: Mark Wastling <mwastling@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: FLOSS Group

Hi Mark,

Yes please call in the office on Thursday, 6:30pm is perfect.

If you would like to send me the logo, ratio of 300x225. A small description, and a long description for the event post.

You may use the projector, power etc.

Best wishes,

Natalie.

On 22 May 2012, at 15:24, Mark Wastling wrote:

Hello there,

Apologies for the delay in getting back to you.

I am attending the FSFE meeting on 31st May at 7pm, so could meet

prior to that, maybe 6.30...?

Alternatively, I can pop in on thursday around 7pm..?

Also, I have designed a logo and the event blurb for event/group

description is being written at the moment.

The first meeting will be an initial "get-together" to discuss what

people want from the group.

As regards the time - the usual 7-9 should be fine (with pub

afterwards, of course).

We may require the use of an overhead projector, but the event

description will specify bringing your own equipment.

Hope that helps, chat soon (in person),

Regards,

Mark

On 22 May 2012 14:48, Natalie Whittaker <nataliew@madlab.org.uk> wrote:

Hi Mark,

Hope you are well.

If you can't call at MadLab, this isn't a problem. We are aware you have

seen the space before.

The FLOSS group is now booked in, for Monday 25th June. Can you tell me the

Duration of the event , start time and end time?

I will need a few things from you first these include, a short event

description, and a long description please look at one of our event post on

our website to get an

idea. (http://madlab.org.uk/content/writers-forum-workshop-north-6/) Also we

will need an event image. Ratio of 300x225.

Do you have any requirements for us?

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Kind regards,

Natalie.

On 15 May 2012, at 10:28, Natalie Whittaker wrote:

Hi Mark,

We are quite busy this week, as its FutureEverything and we have venue hire

on both floors.

Would you be able to call next Thursday daytime, or evening. When would be

good for you?

If you have any text or information about the FLOSS group, please send to

me.

If you have any questions, I am happy to help.

Kind regards,

Natalie.

On 15 May 2012, at 09:32, Mark Wastling wrote:

Hello there,

Would it be possible to meet on Thurday night at 7....?

Kind regards

Mark Wastling

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On 11 May 2012, at 16:25, Natalie Whittaker <nataliew@madlab.org.uk> wrote:

Hello Mark,

This is great we would be happy to host the FLOSS group at MadLab. I can

confirm Monday 25th June.

Would you like to call in about speak to me and Hwa Young?

I have attached a introduction to MadLab, please have a read over.

Many thanks,

Natalie.

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On 4 May 2012, at 14:11, Mark Wastling wrote:

Hello there Natalie,

Thanks for your help.

Following a meeting last night with the other organiser, we've settled

on a regular Monday night slot starting on Monday 25th June. That

gives us plenty of time to promote the group. Mission statement, logo,

etc., to follow shortly. The group will definitely be called "floss*d"

Please confirm if this is acceptable when you get a moment - and also

with any other questions you may have. Many thanks.

Regards,

Mark Wastling

On 3 May 2012 11:35, Natalie Whittaker <nataliew@madlab.org.uk> wrote:

Hi Mark,

At the moment I only have Fridays, but from June will have the last Monday

of each month available if thats any good? We are very busy at the moment,

and regular bookings have been taken by active community groups that meet at

MadLab.

Available Fridays: 11th, 25th.

On the Friday 11th we have Geek Up Manchester meeting, this would be our

preferred date so we can open the space. If the 25th works better for your

group this is fine.

All the best,

Natalie.

On 2 May 2012, at 19:24, Mark Wastling wrote:

Hi there,

Thanks for getting back to me.

Yes the group will definitely be open to the public, and is a spinoff from

the FSFE group run by Sam Tuke.

I'm having a meeting tomorrow night to clarify the details - so will get

back in touch. Also planning to drum up some support on Friday night at

MadLab during the DRM event.

Anyway, if you could give me a date for the Monday's and Friday's that are

free that would be most helpful.

Thanks again :)

Kind regards

Mark Wastling

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On 2 May 2012, at 19:09, Natalie Whittaker <nataliew@madlab.org.uk> wrote:

Hi Mark,

Thanks for getting in contact with us.

MadLab is a not-for-profit community space, so while we offer free space for

public, free community events, we also do venue hire for private and funded

events. We already host open software groups, and we would love to help

support idea of a new free software group.

Would your group be open to the public?

Regarding availability, 14th is booked. We are quite busy on Thursdays. We

have available Mondays, and Fridays evenings.

Best,

Natalie.

On 27 Apr 2012, at 14:34, Mark Wastling wrote:

Hello there,

I've been given your details by Anna Morris re booking a room.

In association with Manchester Free Software Fellowship Europe, we

would like to set up a group that offers support and guidance to those

who wish to adopt Free/Libre/Open Source Software, but who are perhaps

put off by the lack of face-to-face support and the prospect of a

steep learning curve. It could also be a outlet to share our

individual enthusiasms for various pieces of software/systems with

fellow dabblers.

It would hopefully attract guest speakers, include tutorial sessions

and offer one-to-one guidance. The key is to increase awareness, and

offer support and enthusiasm for FLOSS. While it will obviously appeal

to geeks, it is hoped that it will appeal to no-geeks too. Hopefully,

we can get Manchester Free Software onboard, as well as other

affiliated groups.

I was wondering if there might be a room available on Thursday 14th

May, every month? The group would be called something like "floss*d" –

which is Free Libre Open Source Software..? Do you think this might be

possible...?

Regards,

Mark Wastling

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