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Coming soon – Bath Digital Festival

Posted on 20/02/2012 by woodsy

12 miles down the road from Bristol, the first ever Bath Digital Festival is taking place at various venues around the city next month from 15th to 25th. Bath Digital Festival brings together an array of exciting events that will … Continue reading →

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Bristol Dorkbot next Tuesday

Posted on 17/02/2012 by woodsy

After this week’s Botlab AGM (news passim), this coming Tuesday sees the celebration of February’s Dorkbot meeting. According to the Bristol Dorkbot site, all are welcome to come along whether that’s to say hello or bring along any project you … Continue reading →

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It’s that day of the year again, so show your love for free software

Posted on 14/02/2012 by woodsy

It’s February 14th and all over the world, swains are getting knock-kneed and tongue-tied as they profess their love to the objects of their desire (OK, it’s Valentine’s Day, you long-winded beggar. Now get on with it! Ed.). Right, now … Continue reading →

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Next week Bath gets illuminated

Posted on 20/01/2012 by woodsy

Yesterday the lab was graced by a visit from Tarim of Bristol Hackspace. While he was here, Tarim told of about Illuminate Bath 2012. Illuminate Bath runs from Wednesday 25th to Saturday 28th January 2012, bringing beautiful and engaging projected … Continue reading →

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Bristol GGD #11 – Wikipedia Birthday Editing Party

Posted on 13/12/2011 by woodsy

From the Bristol Girl Geeks Dinner website: Following on from the success of our Girl Geeks vs Wikimeet event back in August, we are teaming up with Wikipedia again, this time to bring you a hands-on editing event, at the … Continue reading →

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CiviCRM User Group to meet up in Bristol

Posted on 22/11/2011 by woodsy

The CiviCRM Community site reports that a UK User Group meeting is to take place on 8th December 2011 from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm at The Create Centre in Bristol (map). This will be an informal way of meeting … Continue reading →

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Swedish activist Erik Josefsson receives 2011 Nordic Free Software Award

Posted on 14/11/2011 by woodsy

Erik Josefsson is the winner of the Nordic Free Software Award 2011. With the award, the Swedish Foundation for Free Culture and Free Software (FFKP) honours Josefsson for his achievements as a campaigner for freedom in the information society. “We … Continue reading →

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Pervasive Media Lunchtime Talk: Latest in Smart Clothes and Wearable Technology

Posted on 26/10/2011 by woodsy

Our friends at Bristol’s Pervasive Media Studio are holding a free lunchtime talk on Friday 11th November 2011 from 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm on the ‘Latest in Smart Clothes and Wearable Technology’ Electronic textiles (e-textiles) and wearable computers offer … Continue reading →

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Flossie Unconference next spring – be there or be proprietary!

Posted on 13/10/2011 by woodsy

Flossie, the network of women who are interested in, use, advocate and/or develop Free/Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS), has just announced its unconference for next spring. Queen Mary at University of London (QMUL) has offered to host the Flossie … Continue reading →

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Bristol Hackspace at BV Open Studios 2011

Posted on 12/10/2011 by woodsy

Our neighbours over the road at BV Studios are holding an open studios event starting on Friday 14th October from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm and continuing on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th from 11.00 am to 6.00 pm. Entry … Continue reading →

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