Re: [Dorset] Possible Bournemouth Meeting place
Hi, Peter Merchant wrote: I asked at the Student Union today, and anyone can go and use the student union pub. There are two rooms - Dylans and a small offshoot called the Loft. If you want to book the room for a private meeting, it costs, but then you have exclusive use of the room. If the bar in the Loft is not manned, then you pop into Dylans to get your drinks. Food available until mid-evening - I don't think these students like late nights. The Loft is quieter than Dylans, and sometimes they don't even pipe the music/noise in. As long as the room isn't booked for something else, it could be a runner. And Plenty of free parking in the evening. Thanks for finding out about that. Robert, do you know what the deal is with BUNIX getting a room at the Uni, and what facilities are on offer? Could DLUG do similar, even if for the odd daytime weekend meet as public transport during the evening is lacking? Cheers, Ralph. -- Next meeting: Somewhere quiet, Bournemouth, ???day 2010-12-?? 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Possible Bournemouth Meeting place
I'll ask when I am next there on thursday. Peter I asked at the Student Union today, and anyone can go and use the student union pub. There are two rooms - Dylans and a small offshoot called the Loft. If you want to book the room for a private meeting, it costs, but then you have exclusive use of the room. If the bar in the Loft is not manned, then you pop into Dylans to get your drinks. Food available until mid-evening - I don't think these students like late nights. The Loft is quieter than Dylans, and sometimes they don't even pipe the music/noise in. As long as the room isn't booked for something else, it could be a runner. And Plenty of free parking in the evening. Cheers, Peter -- Next meeting: Somewhere quiet, Bournemouth, ???day 2010-12-?? 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Possible Bournemouth Meeting place
It's a no-goer for a simple reason: buses don't always show up when they should, therefore I would NEVER rely on one timetabled bus and one only. Yes, if it doesn't turn up, I could take a cab but that would make for an evening far too expensive. It's all good for people not catching the bus saying there is a bus at 22.15, what are you complaining about?. Would you like to go somewhere outside of town knowing there is only one bus to come back so if you miss it or it doesn't turn up, you're stuck? While it may be technically possible to do it, I wouldn't want to try it, that wouldn't make for a relaxing evening. This is why it's a no goer. When we had that discussion a few weeks ago (before last Bournemouth's meet), the same point was made and folks agreed that it wasn't a reliable public transport option. It's a shame as I'd like to go to Wimborne actually (never been there) but until public transport improves, it will have to be a day trip to Wimborne for me, not an evening trip. On 7 November 2010 12:22, C A Wills infocawi...@talktalk.net wrote: On 07/11/10 08:32, Natalie Hooper wrote: A while back, we had a discussion re: a venue in Wimborne and unfortunately, the No 13 bus hasn't become more frequent since then. The only 2 evening buses are at 20.15 and at 22.15 (from Wimborne Square) so this is pretty much a no goer for public transport users. You can find the bus timetable at link below http://www.wdbus.co.uk/uploads/13may10.pdf -- Next meeting: Crown Hotel, Blandford Forum, Tuesday 2010-11-02 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue Hi Natalie Why do you say 'a no goer'? OK, so you leave at 22.15 and catch the bus virtually outside. Yes you'll get into B'mouth around 23.15, late, agreed, but I've got home after that time from some of the meetings both in B'mouth and Dorchester (and that's by car!). How late would you want to leave any meeting, because that would determine how far out we can go? Clive -- Next meeting: Crown Hotel, Blandford Forum, Tuesday 2010-11-02 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue -- Google Android, programming and web design at http://www.cogitas.net/blog/ -- Next meeting: Crown Hotel, Blandford Forum, Tuesday 2010-11-02 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Possible Bournemouth Meeting place
On 7 November 2010 02:00, Ralph Corderoy ra...@inputplus.co.uk wrote: Also, the next meeting, December, should be Bournemouth but we've got to decide on a quiet night at The Broadway. Victor, any ideas what they do when? Things may get busy nearer Christmas. I will make inquiries. -- best regards, Victor Churchill, Bournemouth -- Next meeting: Crown Hotel, Blandford Forum, Tuesday 2010-11-02 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Possible Bournemouth Meeting place (Natalie Hooper)
On Mon, 2010-11-08 at 10:40 +, Ralph Corderoy wrote: Hi, Mark Elkins wrote: Although I still think Bournemouth or Poole would be better for a meet this side of Dorset. Is Bournemouth University well-served by frequent busses late into the evening? Is there the option of getting a room there? I've an idea someone, Peter?, thought it may not be too hard after all. No beer, but quietness, power, Internet?, perhaps even the ability to put on five-minute talks on things. I'll ask when I am next there on thursday. Peter Here's the bus information: http://www.thebusforbu.co.uk/ -- Next meeting: Somewhere quiet, Bournemouth, ???day 2010-12-?? 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Possible Bournemouth Meeting place (Natalie Hooper)
I'm about half an hour walk to the Uni so buses aren't a problem for me, I can walk it, but looking at the bus timetables, the last U1 back to Bournemouth is at 22.10 (half an hour service until then) and the last U2 back to Poole is also at 22.10 so probably too early? http://www.thebusforbu.co.uk/pdf/u1tt_vacation.pdf http://www.thebusforbu.co.uk/pdf/u2tt.pdf There is also an hourly service from (yellow bus) No 6, with the last one at 22.48 http://www.bybus.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/r62.pdf There are more options than Wimborne as there are buses from 2 companies, but to answer the question originally asked by Ralph, no, there aren't frequent busses late into the evening. In terms of timings, the best evening buses in the area are No 3 and No 5 (both yellow buses), which both run every 15 minutes (until midnight for No 3 and 11.30 for No 5 - but note that the No 5 splits into 2 routes, 5a and 5b, so stops after Winton are served less frequently). Incidentally, The Broadway pub we met in last time is on the No 3 route, hence it being a great location for public transport users. On 8 November 2010 12:20, Peter Merchant madsmad...@netscape.net wrote: On Mon, 2010-11-08 at 10:40 +, Ralph Corderoy wrote: Hi, Mark Elkins wrote: Although I still think Bournemouth or Poole would be better for a meet this side of Dorset. Is Bournemouth University well-served by frequent busses late into the evening? Is there the option of getting a room there? I've an idea someone, Peter?, thought it may not be too hard after all. No beer, but quietness, power, Internet?, perhaps even the ability to put on five-minute talks on things. I'll ask when I am next there on thursday. Peter Here's the bus information: http://www.thebusforbu.co.uk/ -- Next meeting: Somewhere quiet, Bournemouth, ???day 2010-12-?? 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue -- New Tetris-meet-Sudoku game for Android - look for Sudoku Way on the market (light version is functional and free) Google Android, programming and web design at http://www.cogitas.net/blog/ -- Next meeting: Somewhere quiet, Bournemouth, ???day 2010-12-?? 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Possible Bournemouth Meeting place
Ralph Reply to your post set out below. I have a contact there as well, but maybe Peter is better placed to know the right venue to get. I guess it would be possible to have a mini-like DLUG Unconference in an evening. I know someone in BCS Dorset who is also involved with the BCS Young professional group who might also be interested in such a thing. However depends on the view of others in the DLUG. Cheers Mark Elkins Message: 3 Date: Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:40:29 + From: Ralph Corderoy ra...@inputplus.co.uk Subject: Re: [Dorset] Possible Bournemouth Meeting place (Natalie Hooper) To: Dorset Linux User Group dorset@mailman.lug.org.uk Message-ID: 20101108104029.2cb1d4...@blake.inputplus.co.uk Hi, Mark Elkins wrote: Although I still think Bournemouth or Poole would be better for a meet this side of Dorset. Is Bournemouth University well-served by frequent busses late into the evening? Is there the option of getting a room there? I've an idea someone, Peter?, thought it may not be too hard after all. No beer, but quietness, power, Internet?, perhaps even the ability to put on five-minute talks on things. Cheers, Ralph. -- Next meeting: Somewhere quiet, Bournemouth, ???day 2010-12-?? 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Possible Bournemouth Meeting place (Natalie Hooper)
On Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:40:29 -, Ralph Corderoy ra...@inputplus.co.uk wrote: No beer, but quietness, power, Internet?, perhaps even the ability to put on five-minute talks on things. Sure, it's called BUNIX ;) I should post when we next have a meetup and maybe we can get some DLUG members along. -- Robert Bronsdon -- Next meeting: Somewhere quiet, Bournemouth, ???day 2010-12-?? 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Possible Bournemouth Meeting place (Natalie Hooper)
On 08/11/10 14:12, Natalie Hooper wrote: There are more options than Wimborne as there are buses from 2 companies, but to answer the question originally asked by Ralph, no, there aren't frequent busses late into the evening. Which raises the question I keep asking myself -- do the meetings all need to be in the evening? I realize I'm dangerously close to reopening an old discussion that never goes anywhere, but would there be any interest in a daytime meet, weekend or weekday? Perhaps an unconference, or lab session, or anything else? The evening pub meet is a good format, but if we have another type of venue available we could consider varying other parameters too occasionally. -- Next meeting: Somewhere quiet, Bournemouth, ???day 2010-12-?? 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Possible Bournemouth Meeting place
A while back, we had a discussion re: a venue in Wimborne and unfortunately, the No 13 bus hasn't become more frequent since then. The only 2 evening buses are at 20.15 and at 22.15 (from Wimborne Square) so this is pretty much a no goer for public transport users. You can find the bus timetable at link below http://www.wdbus.co.uk/uploads/13may10.pdf -- Next meeting: Crown Hotel, Blandford Forum, Tuesday 2010-11-02 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Possible Bournemouth Meeting place
On 07/11/10 02:00, Ralph Corderoy wrote: Hi Clive, The other week mention was made of looking for a new meeting location for the Bournemouth area, I think Peter mentioned Colehill Cricket Club near Wimborne. Today I called in to ask if a room was possible - Yes. Is this it? http://www.wimbornecricketclub.co.uk/ground/ No. That's the new location of Wimborne Cricket Club in the town. Try: http://maps.google.co.uk/?q=BH212QR Except it shows on the wrong side of the road, should be on the junction of Giddy Lake / Rowlands Hill. Clive Any thoughts? Do we try it out next year? Sounds fine to me, but then I drive so it's really up to those who public transport it from Bournemouth to speak up. Also, the next meeting, December, should be Bournemouth but we've got to decide on a quiet night at The Broadway. Victor, any ideas what they do when? Things may get busy nearer Christmas. Cheers, Ralph. -- Next meeting: Crown Hotel, Blandford Forum, Tuesday 2010-11-02 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue -- Next meeting: Crown Hotel, Blandford Forum, Tuesday 2010-11-02 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Possible Bournemouth Meeting place
I'd say that as nice a place as Wimborne is that there would be little point meeting there if most people live in Bournemouth/Poole on this side of the County of Dorset. Maybe also wherever the meeting is that where possible an attempt might be made for several attendees to make use of one car rather than one (each attendee ) to many (cars). Mark Elkins -- Next meeting: Crown Hotel, Blandford Forum, Tuesday 2010-11-02 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
Re: [Dorset] Possible Bournemouth Meeting place
Hi Clive, The other week mention was made of looking for a new meeting location for the Bournemouth area, I think Peter mentioned Colehill Cricket Club near Wimborne. Today I called in to ask if a room was possible - Yes. Is this it? http://www.wimbornecricketclub.co.uk/ground/ Any thoughts? Do we try it out next year? Sounds fine to me, but then I drive so it's really up to those who public transport it from Bournemouth to speak up. Also, the next meeting, December, should be Bournemouth but we've got to decide on a quiet night at The Broadway. Victor, any ideas what they do when? Things may get busy nearer Christmas. Cheers, Ralph. -- Next meeting: Crown Hotel, Blandford Forum, Tuesday 2010-11-02 20:00 Meets, Mailing list, IRC, LinkedIn, ... http://dorset.lug.org.uk/ How to Report Bugs Effectively: http://goo.gl/4Xue
