Software Freedom Day 2010

Posted by matason on Wednesday, 8 September, 2010 - 08:47

I heard about the "Software Freedom Day" - http://softwarefreedomday.org/ just recently, it's a global event where free and open source software is promoted and demonstrated. This year it's taking place on Saturday 18th September from 10am to 4pm.

Details of the teams and where events are taking place can be found at http://wiki.softwarefreedomday.org/CategoryTeam

I'll be attending the one at Madlab - Manchester Digital Laboratory, 36-40 Edge Street, Manchester M4 1HN, UK where a few of us from the North West Drupal user group will be demoing Drupal 7.

PHPNW TestFest 2010

Posted by matason on Friday, 13 August, 2010 - 08:33

I am still trying to work out whether I can make it but this years PHPNW TestFest is at http://madlab.org.uk/ in Manchester on Sat, 11th September from 12 noon.

More information is at http://wiki.php.net/qa/testfest-2010 and to register http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/6621123.

UPDATE: I've booked my place, I hope I can blend in and be of some use :)

PHPNW09 Registration Opens - PHP Conference in Manchester

Posted by matason on Wednesday, 15 July, 2009 - 08:46

I was talking to Jeremy last night and it's looking like this years Manchester based PHP conference is shaping up to be a good one.

The event is taking place at the Manchester Conference Centre on Saturday, 10th October 2009 and registration is now open at http://conference.phpnw.org.uk so grab your ticket!

DrupalCamp UK Registration Opens

Posted by matason on Wednesday, 20 May, 2009 - 19:08

Yes indeed, registration for DrupalCamp UK is now open, get your tickets for the two day event at http://drupalcampuk.eventbrite.com/

The UK's first DrupalCamp is being held at the BBC on Oxford Road, Manchester on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June 2009 and with just over a hundred places available it's sure to sell out fast!

Manchester to Blackpool Christie's Bike Ride 2009

Posted by matason on Wednesday, 20 May, 2009 - 19:02

The Manchester to Blackpool Christie's bike ride is taking place on Sunday 12th July, for more information visit http://www.christies.org/events/cycling/bikeride/default.aspx

Manchester World Naked Bike Ride 2009

Posted by matason on Wednesday, 20 May, 2009 - 18:57

Hey, do you fancy taking part in a wonderfully liberating experience?

This years World Naked Bike Ride in Manchester is taking place on Friday 12th June, if you're interested in taking part meet at 6pm at Whitworth Park, Oxford Road, more details can be found at http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/wiki/Manchester

BBC Backstage Bash - GeekUp Christmas Bash

Posted by matason on Sunday, 14 December, 2008 - 18:33

Good times (and beers) were flowing at the BBC Backstage Bash/GeekUp Christmas gathering last night at Pitcher & Piano, Manchester.

I arrived about an hour late as things were just getting underway, there was an excellent buffet, a free bar (at least whilst I was there!), a video link up with the London bash, 30+ Santas (and I thought there was only one!) and even someone working away on their laptop - GEEK ALERT!!!

Good things at the December NWDUG

Posted by matason on Friday, 12 December, 2008 - 18:11

We had a fantastic turn out at MDDA last night for the December Drupal user group!

It's always good to meet people turning up for the first time and hearing their stories about Drupal.

We also had a record number of peeps from CTI, Adam brought along 3 guys from their development team and they were more than happy to showcase some of the projects they'd been working on in exchange for chocolate and sweets ;)