Re: [Wikimediauk-l] 2019 AGM in Bristol on Saturday 13th July

It has been held in Bristol before here https://www.watershed.co.uk/venue-hire From: Wikimediauk-l On Behalf Of Lucy Crompton-Reid Sent: 15 January 2019 21:42 To: Rod Ward Cc: UK Wikimedia mailing list Subject: Re: [Wikimediauk-l] 2019 AGM in Bristol on Saturday 13th July Hi R

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Governance review

sts.wikimedia.org [mailto:wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org] On Behalf Of Thomas Dalton Sent: 06 February 2013 18:55 To: UK Wikimedia mailing list Subject: Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Governance review On 6 February 2013 18:49, steve virgin wrote: > Tango > > > > I’ve always said you have a hea

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Governance review

...@lists.wikimedia.org] On Behalf Of Thomas Dalton Sent: 06 February 2013 18:00 To: UK Wikimedia mailing list Subject: Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Governance review Yes, but he's trolling and complimenting me, so we must make allowances! On Feb 6, 2013 5:35 PM, "steve virgin" wrote: +1 He mo

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Governance review

+1 He most certainly is -Original Message- From: wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org] On Behalf Of David Gerard Sent: 06 February 2013 17:02 To: UK Wikimedia mailing list Subject: Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Governance review On 6 Febru

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Wikimedian in Residence at the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum - applications welcome!

I am so pleased this happening, having worked on this Autumn-Winter-Spring 2011-2012 when I was on the Board last year Will be a fantastic opportunity for someone Steve From: wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org] On Behalf

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Paid editing by Roger Bamkin

Grow up you moron Andreas – This talk was in September 2011 – I know I was there -Roger had no consultancy till this year (2012) so what was he “selling” oxygen, snake oil? Monmouthpedia did not exist it was many months way. Vouchers were given for free by museums to encourage people to ed

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Paid editing by Roger Bamkin

Seen this? http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/09/20/wikimedia_uk_scandal/ James Trolls just like thrill of tearing things down they live for it Steve From: wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org] On Behalf Of James Farrar Sent:

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] A message from Wikimedia UK

If this starts into something please can you move this to private conversation rather than a public one with hundreds of people copied in please? Thanks -Original Message- From: wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org] On Behalf Of Fa

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] [WMUK Board] Statement regarding Ashley Van Haeften, Chair of Wikimedia UK

Tom It is beginning on Twitter as well http://www.zuula.com/#eng=twitter-blog &st=Ashley_van_Haeften&loc=&idx=0&mode=results&imgschlnk=&pglnk=&thm

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Distance learning project

Thomas Good question - it was part of my very initial conversation with the CIPR (Chartered Institute of Public Relations). That body has certified training programs for PR professionals all across the United Kingdom in a number of universities. They were desperately keen (after this initial post

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] The BBC finally notices...

Tom It was recorded some time BEFORE the press launch. So it would not have benefited from the later briefing and the details that subsequent press launch of the story did Steve -Original Message- From: wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimed

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Monmouthpedia - press coverage so far

.if anyone wishes to chip in with tweets or blog posts it is warmly welcomed -Original Message- From: wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org] On Behalf Of steve virgin Sent: 18 May 2012 11:16 To: wikimediauk-l@lists.wikimedia.org Sub

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Interesting possibilty for WIkimedians?

Stevie And I am close to people at UWE at Pro-Vice Chancellor level, lecturer level etc So I'd be happy to help anyone embarking on this. Steve V. -Original Message- From: Stevie Benton [mailto:stevie.ben...@wikimedia.org.uk] Sent: 11 April 2012 17:30 To: Jon Davies Cc: office; wikime

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] CREWE session in May

Roger Bamkin Sent: 29 March 2012 12:27 To: wikimediauk-l@lists.wikimedia.org Subject: Re: [Wikimediauk-l] CREWE session in May I've been involved a bit with the CREWE page and supporting Steve Virgin with this. We are VERY involved with this group. There have been several meetings and w

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] PR Industry - initial contact

Hi All The Chartered Institute of Public Relations has offered Wikipedia training slot(s) at their own 'Summer School' that it runs for the PR industry. CIPR is a training-driven organisation. It also sanctions members that infringe Best Practice rules in terms of PR. Its desire is to 'get hold

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Intellectual Property Office consultation

I would agree with Mike's suggestion - and would support a community-driven Wiki sourced response too Steve -Original Message- From: wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org] On Behalf Of Michael Peel Sent: 20 March 2012 14:40 To: wikime

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Indie story on HoC editing

When I did a round of Radio Interviews for regional radio stations on the day of the Wikipedia blackout in January the same point was put to me in a question. The BBC was particularly bad. Steve V From: wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wi

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Proposal for plaque marking that Jordanhill station was subject of one-millionth Wikipedia article

http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Microgrants Sounds like a great idea to me - apply here Steve From: wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org] On Behalf Of WereSpielChequers Sent: 19 December 2011 18:03 To: wikimediauk-l@lists.wikimedia.org

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Fundraiser update - and SMS donations

Fae I completely agree with you - well done Chris marvellous work Steve -Original Message- From: wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org] On Behalf Of Fae Sent: 30 November 2011 17:49 To: wikimediauk-l@lists.wikimedia.org Subject: Re: [

[Wikimediauk-l] The National Archives´ museum tests Wikimedia QR codes

sts-wikimedia-qr-codes.asp?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=t witter> &utm_medium=twitter From: steve virgin [mailto:st...@mediafocusuk.com] Sent: 16 September 2011 17:37 To: 'wikimediauk-l@lists.wikimedia.org' Subject: RE: Bristol ‘Wikipedians’ taught to edit onli

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Bristol 'Wikipedians' taught to edit online encylopaedia

's team of ARKive Species Text Authors will also be on hand to give tips and advice to participants on writing about the wonderful diversity of life on Earth. From: steve virgin [mailto:st...@mediafocusuk.com] Sent: 16 September 2011 15:58 To: 'wikimediauk-l@lis

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Bristol 'Wikipedians' taught to edit online encylopaedia

rom the gentle tap on keyboards - there was plenty of noise as people discovered that editing Wikipedia can indeed be fun. All the time the action was being relayed via Twitter <https://twitter.com/> with the #glamarkive hashtag <https://twitter.com/#!/search/%23glamarkive> by the dedicated so

[Wikimediauk-l] Bristol 'Wikipedians' taught to edit online encylopaedia

A nice story about the amazing work of PigsontheWing's fantastic work for us in Bristol... http://www.bristol247.com/2011/09/16/bristol-wikipedians-taught-to-edit-onli ne-encylopaedia-26319/ Wikipedia came to Bristol yesterday to host free workshops on how to edit the worldwide online encyclopae

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] two-letter UK domains: any use?

Agree with Tom and David - get them -Original Message- From: wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org] On Behalf Of Michael Peel Sent: 09 June 2011 12:43 To: wikimediauk-l@lists.wikimedia.org Subject: [Wikimediauk-l] two-letter UK domain

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Schools projects

"we can join the army, have sex, and smoke, if we are that way inclined" George - a word of advice from a Greybeard like me - don't do all of that at the same time :-) -Original Message- From: wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org]

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Other Events

http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Events Hi Lewis Answer is 'yes' The next year's events are starting to be discussed now and input is warmly welcome. Attached link is a place to keep an eye on as it will show events as they begin to happen. Do get involved if you can, it would be great to meet up

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] - a reply and a suggestion on diversity in the membership basis

Behalf Of Tom Morris Sent: 20 April 2011 13:53 To: wikimediauk-l@lists.wikimedia.org Subject: Re: [Wikimediauk-l] - a reply and a suggestion on diversity in the membership basis On Wed, Apr 20, 2011 at 13:06, steve virgin wrote: > In terms of this discussion about breaking down diversity barri

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] TheNextWeb: "Wikimedia UK to Hire Full-Time Staff"

o-increase-content-quality-on-wikipedia/ If you want to encourage coverage like this, then retweet, link and recommend away. Thanks Steve Virgin for putting the author in touch with me. -- Dr Martin L PoulterICT Manager, The Economics Network Based at the ILRT, University of Bri

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] - a reply and a suggestion on diversity in the membership basis

In terms of this discussion about breaking down diversity barriers, we've had some limited success with the two events we have ran in Bristol recently: http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Wiki_Academy_1 (March 19) http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_UK_2011 (April 16) A larg

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Bristol crane

It might be William Avery? He’ll be best found as a contributor to the Bristol Project From: wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org] On Behalf Of Deryck Chan Sent: 19 April 2011 14:25 To: wikimediauk-l@lists.wikimedia.org Subjec

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] job descriptions

Vinesh What marvellous news. Steve -Original Message- From: wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org] On Behalf Of Patel, Vinesh Sent: 09 March 2011 14:16 To: wikimediauk-l@lists.wikimedia.org; michael.p...@wikimedia.org.uk Subject:

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Could you lead Wikimedia UK to success?

Mike What about Roger writing a brief blog post & we slip it quickly onto the facebook site as well? Steve -Original Message- From: wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org] On Behalf Of Michael Peel Sent: 24 January 2011 22:13 To: wikim

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Ideas for local engagement

e of meetings with them. I've written up some ideas here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Bristol/Local_outrea ch Clearly some fantastic work is already going on with the GLAM sector nationally, and locally Steve Virgin has been up to an enormous amount of local networking th

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Bristol - Jimmy Wales Talk for 10th Birthday

for 10th Birthday On Mon, 20 Dec 2010, steve virgin wrote: > Below is a map of where the event is being held I think you meant to post this link: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Victoria+Rooms ,+University+of+Bristol,+Bristol&sll=5

[Wikimediauk-l] Bristol - Jimmy Wales Talk for 10th Birthday

Here's a call to all Wikimedia UK members interested in attending Jimmy Wales's talk on the 10th Birthday of Wikipedia in Bristol on January 13th. 12-1pm http://www.bristol.ac.uk/pace/public-lectures/wikipedia10/ Although the event is advertised as fully booked there are some tickets just for Wi

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Wikipedia Campus Ambassador Program to the United Kingdom

Rock Drum Discussions are only just beginning. We hope that Alex Stinson is going to prove invaluable in introducing the programme here during the course of 2011. So if you have a suggestion or a contact for a University that we could introduce Alex to, let us know on this list. We have some pr

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Fwd: [WikiX-l] Wiki 10th planning

I'd support 'edit parties' wherever and whenever they were held as part of celebrate 10th anniversary event I'll certainly see if we can get one off the ground around the Bristol area Steve -Original Message- From: wikimediauk-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:wikimediauk-l-boun

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Membership Fee Cut

Still a very smart idea though and definitely one worth keeping on the back burner for a time when we can use it Perhaps for a future discussion for the membership with the Wikimedia UK Board Mark 2 later this year? -- From: "Bod Notbod" Sent

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] "Schoolchildren told to avoidWikipedia"- Telegraph

Another thought Is the WMFoundation putting out a press release saying 'thanks' to the thousands of donors who have helped it to hit its global fund raising targets? If it isn't, shouldn't we be doing it? -- From: "Charles Matthews" Sent: Sat

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] End of the fundraiser

Thomas You led by example - I for one am very grateful to you and all your efforts and I am sure many others are too Steve - Original Message - From: "David Gerard" To: Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 7:09 PM Subject: Re: [Wikimediauk-l] End of the fundraiser > 2010/1/8 Thomas Dalt

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] End of the fundraiser

Magnificent work Thomas and all others who lent a hand in this marvellous piece of news Steve -- From: "Thomas Dalton" Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 3:46 PM To: Subject: [Wikimediauk-l] End of the fundraiser > The fundraiser has now finished,

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] "Schoolchildren told toavoidWikipedia" - Telegraph

I could not agree more. :-) -- From: "Charles Matthews" Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 12:57 PM To: Subject: Re: [Wikimediauk-l] "Schoolchildren told toavoidWikipedia" -Telegraph> Steve Virgin wrote: >> >

Re: [Wikimediauk-l] "Schoolchildren told to avoidWikipedia" - Telegraph

Guys As a Board member I personally believe we should be attempting to promote our Schools Project here and that should sit at the heart of any release. Feel free to wrap any or all your very valid points below inside and around the idea/goal of the project, should you agree with me. To refre