Re: [Wikimediauk-l] A couple of proposals for perusal
On Tue, 2013-10-29 at 12:08 +, Stevie Benton wrote: Hello everyone, I had a couple of really interesting conversations last week that have led to some good ideas. I wonder if you might like to take a look and share any thoughts. Firstly, I'm in touch with a fairly senior manager of a local authority library service. We've talked about how Wikipedia is widely used in public libraries and I wondered how we might engage with those people. I've put together a draft proposal at https://wiki.wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Draft_proposal:_Thurrock_Libraries and would love to get your views. I've been dropping off Wikipedia brochures and cheat-sheets in quite a few of Edinburgh's public libraries. There is an interest from staff, but a lack of time. A bit more work on the city's politicians, and they'd probably okay staff attending training/workshops during their regular hours. The only library staff likely to attend otherwise are the small 'army' of volunteers that help keep Edinburgh's libraries running (a million times better than stacking supermarket shelves through Workfare). As I suspect is the case in many of the UK's libraries nowadays, quite a few of the staff in Edinburgh are multilingual. I'd hope that UK-targeted literature, in languages other than English, might be one thing to come out of Wiki Takes Leicester. Brian McNeil. -- Wikinewsie.org | https://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Brian_McNeil Facts don't cease to be facts, but news ceases to be news. GPG Key Fingerprint: 7C3D FFD5 5ED5 B80F 1D18 A52B E84C 8928 6ABC A7AD ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
[Wikimediauk-l] WLM winners from the UK
We are please to announce the winners of Wiki Loves Monuments 2013 in the UK.The first three prizes were awarded as follows: Monument to the Fallen Soldier (User:Tim.firkins) C Station Pump House (User:Msemmet) Tulip Stair (User:Rafesmar) Highly commended: Fort Perch Rock Lighthouse (User:Gary Beale) Wrest Park Banqueting House (User:Iloxley) Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens (User:MrsEllacott) Helmsley Castle English Heritage (User:Barkmatter) Steble Fountain Liverpool (User:Davewood) Kenilworth Castle England (User:Tilliebean) Salisbury Cathedral Columns (User:Rafesmar) Best documentary image: Natural History Museum UK (User:Chiugoran) Many thanks to all who helped. Michael UK volunteer organiser ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
[Wikimediauk-l] Tomorrow: 31 October
All, I should let you know that the UK chapter will be moving offices (in the same building) tomorrow, as well as lots of staff being at a conference, as well as it being quarter end, and as well as interviewing management accountants. All in all, it will be a busy day. There is, therefore, a slight chance that emails and phone calls will not be answered - although we'll try our best. If there's anything urgent, and you can't get a reply, my mobile number is 07803 505 172. Richard Symonds Wikimedia UK 0207 065 0992 Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.* ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Tomorrow: 31 October
Sh - only moving two metres! On 30 October 2013 16:49, Deskana djgw...@gmail.com wrote: You're moving to hide from me because I said I'd be visiting, aren't you? :-p Dan On 30 October 2013 15:32, Richard Symonds richard.symo...@wikimedia.org.uk wrote: All, I should let you know that the UK chapter will be moving offices (in the same building) tomorrow, as well as lots of staff being at a conference, as well as it being quarter end, and as well as interviewing management accountants. All in all, it will be a busy day. There is, therefore, a slight chance that emails and phone calls will not be answered - although we'll try our best. If there's anything urgent, and you can't get a reply, my mobile number is 07803 505 172. Richard Symonds Wikimedia UK 0207 065 0992 Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.* ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org -- *Jon Davies - Chief Executive Wikimedia UK*. Mobile (0044) 7803 505 169 tweet @jonatreesdavies Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). Telephone (0044) 207 065 0990. Visit http://www.wikimedia.org.uk/ and @wikimediauk ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Tomorrow: 31 October
Hi Dan, No not hiding from you, you are top of the list of volunteers we were hoping would help us by moving sacks of Yorkshire tea, beanbags and our fine collection of pot plants from one side of the building to the other. On 30 October 2013 16:49, Deskana djgw...@gmail.com wrote: You're moving to hide from me because I said I'd be visiting, aren't you? :-p Dan On 30 October 2013 15:32, Richard Symonds richard.symo...@wikimedia.org.uk wrote: All, I should let you know that the UK chapter will be moving offices (in the same building) tomorrow, as well as lots of staff being at a conference, as well as it being quarter end, and as well as interviewing management accountants. All in all, it will be a busy day. There is, therefore, a slight chance that emails and phone calls will not be answered - although we'll try our best. If there's anything urgent, and you can't get a reply, my mobile number is 07803 505 172. Richard Symonds Wikimedia UK 0207 065 0992 Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.* ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Tomorrow: 31 October
Dan - don't say you have not been warned. See you tomorrow. On 30 October 2013 18:53, WereSpielChequers werespielchequ...@gmail.comwrote: Hi Dan, No not hiding from you, you are top of the list of volunteers we were hoping would help us by moving sacks of Yorkshire tea, beanbags and our fine collection of pot plants from one side of the building to the other. On 30 October 2013 16:49, Deskana djgw...@gmail.com wrote: You're moving to hide from me because I said I'd be visiting, aren't you? :-p Dan On 30 October 2013 15:32, Richard Symonds richard.symo...@wikimedia.org.uk wrote: All, I should let you know that the UK chapter will be moving offices (in the same building) tomorrow, as well as lots of staff being at a conference, as well as it being quarter end, and as well as interviewing management accountants. All in all, it will be a busy day. There is, therefore, a slight chance that emails and phone calls will not be answered - although we'll try our best. If there's anything urgent, and you can't get a reply, my mobile number is 07803 505 172. Richard Symonds Wikimedia UK 0207 065 0992 Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.* ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org -- *Jon Davies - Chief Executive Wikimedia UK*. Mobile (0044) 7803 505 169 tweet @jonatreesdavies Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). Telephone (0044) 207 065 0990. Visit http://www.wikimedia.org.uk/ and @wikimediauk ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
[Wikimediauk-l] Wikidata tartan!
Actually, it's the Scotland 2000 tartan. The middle strip of the tartan pattern looks remarkably similar to the Wikidata logo. https://twitter.com/deryckchan/status/395685266167308288/photo/1 Highland dress made from this tartan should be the official uniform of Wikimedia Scotland (or even Wikimedia UK!) Deryck ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
