[Fsuk-manchester] Reminder: MFS Meeting. Tue, 20 June. "Campaigning for, and using, Free Software" plus "DRM event planning"

[Michael Dorrington]

A reminder that the meeting is tomorrow (Tuesday), 7pm.

On 15/06/17 07:27, Michael Dorrington wrote:
> Please feel free to forward this to those that would welcome it.
> 
> You can subscribe to the Manchester Free Software mailing list at:
> https://lists.nongnu.org/mailman/listinfo/fsuk-manchester
> 
> * Event: Manchester Free Software's June Meeting
> 
> * Tutorial: Campaigning for, and using, Free Software
> * Leaders: John Rooke & Michael Dorrington
> 
> +
> 
> * Event Planning: Day against DRM
> * Event Organiser: John Rooke
> 
> * Date: Tuesday, 20th June 2017 (3rd Tuesday of the month)
> * Start time: 19:00
> * Finish time: 21:00 (and then on for social)
> 
> * Location: Madlab. (Manchester Digital Laboratory).
>   - http://madlab.org.uk/
> * Address: 36-40 Edge Street, Manchester. M4 1HN.
>   - Opposite "Common" on Edge Street, Northern Quarter.
>   - http://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=19/53.48413/-2.23639
> 
> 
> == Details ==
> 
> The purpose of Manchester Free Software is to promote the Free Software
> philosophy.
> 
> Every meeting we start with an opportunity for informal key signing.
> For an explanation of what this is about see:
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_signing_party
> 
> 
> Schedule:
> 
> Starting at 19:00 sharp; the room should be available from at least
> 18:30 with tea, coffee and water.
> 
> * 19:00-20:45 Tutorial: Campaigning for, and using, Free Software
> * 20:45-21:00 Event Planning: Day against DRM
> * 21:00-..... Social, where discussion on either topic can continue
> 
> 
> === Tutorial ===
> 
> The main part of the meeting will be a tutorial in two parts.  There is
> a lot of potential content so we'll adapt the time spent on particular
> content to the participants.
> 
> The first part will be on "Campaigning for Software Freedom" including
> both the issues and methods of campaigning.  Issues discussed will
> include, at least: DRM; privacy and security; patents and copyright;
> trade treaties; hardware freedom.  The methods of campaigning discussed
> include, at least: engaging with MPs; companies and the media; street
> actions and stalls; and fundraising.
> 
> The second part of the tutorial will be on "Using Free Software to do
> Campaigning".  This will include, at least, Free Software for: creating
> leaflets, 2D artwork, letters, presentation, campaign management, audio,
> and videos.
> 
> More information:
> 
> * https://www.fsf.org/campaigns
> 
> If you have experience of campaigning for or using Free Software then
> please consider giving a lightning talk at the meeting.
> 
> 
> == Event Planning ==
> 
> The 2017 Day Against DRM is on Sunday 9th July and MFS intend to
> organise a Manchester event.  We need to plan the what, where, when and who.
> 
> More information:
> 
> * https://www.defectivebydesign.org/dayagainstdrm
> * http://www.fsf.org/campaigns/drm.html
> 
> 
> == After-meeting ==
> 
> The meeting will be followed by informal discussion and socialising in
> the Terrace (which is next door to Madlab).  There are non-alcoholic
> drinks available and there is no pressure to consume alcohol.
> 
> 
> == Location ==
> 
> The meeting will take place at the usual venue of Madlab, details above.
> 
> 
> == Transport ==
> 
> 
> === Parking ===
> 
> Around the venue there are parking meter bays that become zero cost
> after 8pm on Tuesday so you will have to pay up until then and the
> maximum stay is 2 hours BUT MAKE SURE YOU VERIFY ALL THIS on parking.
> 
> There are paid parking lots around the venue, they are marked by a blue
> P in this OpenStreetMap centred on Madlab
> <http://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=15/53.4843/-2.2365>.  Most of those
> parking lots are owned by NCP <http://www.ncp.co.uk/>.
> 
> If you can’t decide otherwise then park in Manchester Arndale
> <http://www.manchesterarndale.com/directions.aspx>.
> 
> 
> === Public Transport ===
> 
> Manchester Victoria (MCV) train station, Shudehill tram and bus station,
> and Manchester Piccadilly bus station are all fairly close to Madlab,
> see OpenStreetMap centred on Madlab
> <http://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=15/53.4843/-2.2365>.
> 
> Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train station and Manchester Central Coach
> Station are not too far away either.
> 
> 
> == More Information ==
> 
> Information about Manchester Free Software can be found on the
> Manchester Free Software pages on LibrePlanet
> <https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Manchester>.
> 
> Regards,
> Mike.
> MFS Chair.
> 


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