Sounds Ok to me Clive and better than no meeting at all. Nige Sent from my iPad
> On 22 Sep 2022, at 13:47, clive via Peterboro <peterboro@mailman.lug.org.uk> > wrote: > > Hi all, > > Further to Bart's posting on the bumpy time HackSpace are experiencing, > Tyler of HackSpace has just released a video update. Please Google > facebook hackspace peterborough if you would like to see the video. > > My interpretation of the video is that we cannot depend on the > HackSpace to host our October meeting, much as we like them and support > them in overcoming their difficulties. Anything anyone on this list can > contribute, even if just message of support, will I am sure be > appreciated by them. In addition to the Facebook page they have a > presence on Discord. Perhaps Bart could send an invite to anyone on > this mailing list who requests one. > > Following Bart's message I gave some thought to an alternative venue. > Mike W's space was the next most practical after HackSpace when we were > looking around but it is not available on Wednesdays and can seat a > maximum of just 10 people. > > SO, I went against my own advice and spoke to the Manager of the > Brewery Tap in the centre of Peterborough because I knew they had a > function room. To cut a long story short I was able to negotiate the > same terms as we had at the HackSpace i.e. 3GBP per person per meeting. > This is not their normal pricing model and actual gives them less than > they would normally ask for so I think it is a reasonable (informal) > deal. I also managed to avoid the need to pay a deposit. > > The function room is completely separated from the bar by doors which > can be closed so we would have our own space. If we use this space I > would strongly support a no-alcohol rule just in the function room and > request that other members support this rule too. I really really don't > want to risk the meeting degenerating into a boozy night out. > > The venue is available on Wednesday evening 05Oct22 and future monthly > Wednesday meetings. The start time would be 19:30 for 20:00 as before > with an expected finish by 22:00. The bar closes at 23:00 on Wednesdays > . Details are as follows. > > Venue Contact: Clive > > Address: > > The Brewery Tap > 80 Westgate, > Peterborough, > PE1 2AA > > Parking: 2 adjacent car parks, chargeable. I don't think the amount is > a lot but I will check if needed. There are always spaces in the > evening. > > Bus Routes: The Tap is just a few steps away from the Bus Station so it > is accessible using just about any Peterborough bus route. > > Miles from Peterborough: 0 > > Max attendees: Matches the 35 claimed by the HackSpace. > > Cost: 3GBP per member per meeting. > > Wifi/wired network: Public wifi is unusable being an open connection. > For the duration of the evening I was able to get their agreement to us > using their secure Staff Network, which I believe has a passable speed > (but not great). No wired network availability. > > Mains sockets: Yes > > Entry: No issues. > > Screen/Projector: none/none. There is a wall that would take a > projection if anyone has access to a portable projector. It may be that > they would store a screen for us but I have not asked. > > Any other information: Attendees must now be 16 years or older. > > I would be grateful if you could let me know if you think this venue is > acceptable for our next meeting, preferably within the next day or so, > so that I can confirm the booking with them. > > If you have any questions please let me know. > > Best regards, > > Clive > > > > > > -- > Peterboro mailing list > Peterboro@mailman.lug.org.uk > https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/peterboro -- Peterboro mailing list Peterboro@mailman.lug.org.uk https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/peterboro
