Hi all
For the very first time, the UK community will be competing in the annual Wiki
Loves Monuments competition in September. This is a community-led effort, with
support from WMUK. A number of volunteers have already expressed interest in
helping to organize the contest, but there is much
Thanks for arranging the WLM-UK telephone conference Katie.
This is going to be a crucial telephone conference for the future of the UK
project, and I'd invite everyone who can to participate. We now have a
detailed list of tasks, and we will be looking for volunteers to do specific
things.
Hi All - just a brief status update on the organization of the UK Wiki Loves
Monuments photographic competition. I now have some draft competition rules
online for community input, as well as some initial FAQs and helpdesks for both
organizers and competitors.
You may like to add these
Cambridge?
Michael
On 23 Jun 2013, at 10:53, Chris Keating wrote:
Hello everyone,
Just wanted to ask if you have suggestions on locations for Board meetings
over the coming year!
Since we're a national charity we should avoid having meetings in London all
the time. The AGM was in
Hi Daria
I have read through this, and it looks very good indeed. I think that a UK
version could actually be pretty similar, except for some UK-specific examples
and a global change from the spelling 'license' to 'licence'. (The former is
very offputting to me as a UK reader)
Michael
On 7
Harry Mitchell is running a Wiki Takes Chester event on 7th September.
(http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_Takes_Chester)
Is anyone able to run another local event in September that could pull people
in to the Wiki Loves Monuments competition?
Michael
See:
As you probably know, the Wiki Loves Monuments competition starts this Sunday,
1st September, and we would like to get as many entries from the UK as we
possibly can, especially as it's our first time taking part. Our new shiny
website is now up at http://www.wikilovesmonuments.org.uk. Please
not something in which I am an expert.
Thanks,
Stevie
On 13 September 2013 13:22, Michael Maggs mich...@maggs.name wrote:
Is the latest version still at
https://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wp_Commons_SHIP_12pp_September_UK.pdf ?
If so, the FoP text on page 3 could still do with some improvement
A link might be good but as Katie says that will probably not help beginners.
If at all possible I'd like to squeeze this in, as in prtactice the issues
briefly coverd there are of considerable imporetance to Commons, and admins
spend a lot of time having to delete non-free contect that comes
http://www.wikilovesmonuments.org.uk/?page_id=75
Michael
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a building or a statue), it's fair
game. An example might be useful in illustrating the point for novices;
Nelson's Column comes to mind...
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http://enwp.org/User:HJ
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No, definitely not an improvement - sorry!
This version goes far beyond a copyedit and introduces substantive and
incorrect changes on points of law. First, it mixes up buildings (which do not
have to be public) and and sculptures (which do). Second, the text appears to
be based on an
go with your
final, recommended version.
Thank you everyone,
Stevie
On 17 September 2013 17:07, Michael Maggs mich...@maggs.name wrote:
No, definitely not an improvement - sorry!
This version goes far beyond a copyedit and introduces substantive and
incorrect changes on points
Yes, agreed.
Michael
On 17 Sep 2013, at 23:01, Andy Mabbett pigsotw...@gmail.com wrote:
Perhaps change rules... are to law... is on the final sentence?
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On Sep 17, 2013 5:55 PM, Michael Maggs mich...@maggs.name wrote
Hi all. I have a couple of requests, directed particularly to the photographers
amongst you.
1. Enter photos into the Wiki Loves Monuments competition
As some list subscribers may may know, I'm organizing the Wiki Loves Monuments
competition in the UK. Although we have received over 8000 UK
Would it be sensible to hand out the WLM prizes during this party? Or would
that be too long after the close of the competition? (the awards could be
announced before they are presented, of course)
Michael
On 20 Sep 2013, at 13:47, Jon Davies wrote:
For your diaries:
We will be repeating
That would be an interesting one! Definitely worth thinking about for next
time (seriously).
Michael
On 2 Oct 2013, at 18:54, Peter Coombe wrote:
On 2 October 2013 16:29, brian.mcn...@wikinewsie.org wrote:
Quoting Chris Keating chriskeatingw...@gmail.com:
well done everyone! I see the UK
Good outreach!
Michael
On 2 Oct 2013, at 19:02, Fæ wrote:
Add CAMRA's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors next year?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Inventory_of_Historic_Pub_Interiors
Peter / the wub
Making contacts in LAGRAD could lead to some great sets of photos of
I have registered myself for the one at Cardiff.
Michael
On 17 Oct 2013, at 13:02, Richard Symonds wrote:
All,
Take a look at the following email: there are a series of free OpenData
Ordance Survey masterclasses happening around the country. Something rather
interesting for those who
Fae
This is very interesting and useful: I have never come across fileUrl()
before.
In the example below, you are using source=page.fileUrl(). Is there a similar
call that will get the full-size version of a file on Commons?
So far as I can see, getting the file via the API requires
Thank you. I will make use of that over the weekend to download some of the WLM
images for the jury to review.
Regards
Michael
On 18 Oct 2013, at 17:48, Fæ wrote:
On 18/10/2013, Michael Maggs mich...@maggs.name wrote:
So far as I can see, getting the file via the API requires knowledge
Don't know about others but I would definitely be interested in this.
Michael
On 22 Oct 2013, at 20:29, Harry Burt harryab...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi all,
One thing that Wikimedia UK's technology committee (which I am on) has
discussed a couple of times is the idea of a blog planet [1]
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
that the technology has been secured for the global Wikimedia community
to use. We would like to once again thank Roger and Terence Eden for their
generous donation of QRpedia intellectual property rights and for their
patience during the process.
Michael
Michael Maggs
For the WMUK
Yes, I am working on this now, and will put up a proposal to amend policy on
Commons in the next day or two. It is of particular relevance to UK Crown
Copyright works.
Michael
On 30 Dec 2013, at 14:56, Fæ faewik+comm...@gmail.com wrote:
The URAA is rather more than theoretical. There is
Please see here
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Hosting_of_content_released_to_the_global_public_domain
for a new Commons policy proposal.
Obvious first candidates are the government-generated works of the UK, Canada
and Israel, but there will certainly be other countries that could take
Hi Michal
I have picked up on your initiative, and have made a proposal on Commons:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Hosting_of_content_released_to_the_global_public_domain
Could you take a look at it?
Michael
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On 29 Dec 2013, at 05:19, Michal Lester mles
I am pleased to announce that the Free Knowledge Advocacy Group EU's statement
of intent is fully supported and has today been signed by the board of WMUK.
https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Free_Knowledge_Advocacy_Group_EU_statement_of_intent
Michael
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other projects).
Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over
Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.
On 6 January 2014 13:27, Michael Maggs mich...@maggs.name wrote:
Some definitely will be, yes.
Michael
On 6 Jan 2014, at 13:16, Richard
Can WMUK collaborate with WMDE (and others) on this to push it forward?
Obviously a lot of good work has already been done, but perhaps it now needs
some long term commitment and leadership to ensure that what has been done is
made easily accessible, and to work on filling gaps in
in Germany and elsewhere.
Outreach is what the chapters do!
Best regards
Michael
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Chair, Wikimedia UK
On 15 Jan 2014, at 11:44, rexx r...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote:
The single biggest problem, Michael, is that when one talks in the abstract,
we end up chasing
The question is not whether the sculpture itself is permanent but whether the
display is permanent. It sounds as if this was not.
Michael
On 17 Feb 2014, at 20:42, Andy Mabbett a...@pigsonthewing.org.uk wrote:
Photographers active in the UK may be interested in this successful
deletion
Excellent stuff!
Michael
On 21 Feb 2014, at 12:23, Stevie Benton stevie.ben...@wikimedia.org.uk wrote:
Hello again,
Just to let you know that John Cummings and myself went to another meeting
with the BBC. We're making good progress and I've written up the notes. These
can be seen at
The developments in Wikidata are looking fascinating. It would be great if
someone who knows a bit about them could run a workshop for those if us who
would like to find out more.
Anyone like to volunteer?
Michael
Begin forwarded message:
From: Gerard Meijssen gerard.meijs...@gmail.com
Feb 2014 12:58, Michael Maggs mich...@maggs.name wrote:
The developments in Wikidata are looking fascinating. It would be great if
someone who knows a bit about them could run a workshop for those if us who
would like to find out more.
Anyone like to volunteer?
Michael
Begin
The Official UK Government response to the EU Commission’s copyright
consultation can be seen here:
http://www.ipo.gov.uk/pro-policy/policy-information/policy-notices/policy-notices-eu.htm
It is surprisingly brief, and tends to the view that more EU legislation is not
needed.
Michael
with the community with renewed focus and vigour.
Best regards
Michael
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Yes, that’s right: the WMF has explicitly declined to allow the use of the
Globe logo and their other marks in association with QRpedia codes unless the
user signs a licence. At present, that must be a one-off licence, but I am
hoping to be able to finalise the terms of a ‘quick licence’ with
Fae, this is a standard defence that you run often.
Let me say that you do not do yourself any favours when you make a statement
accusing the chapter of some outrageous or corrupt act, and then deny
responsibility for the intent of your posting by pointing out that you had
phrased it in the
Added myself. Looking forward to it!
Michael
On 3 Apr 2014, at 19:18, Charles Matthews charles.r.matth...@ntlworld.com
wrote:
The next Cambridge meetup: the page is at
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetup/Cambridge/22
Do come!
Charles
:
Hello everyone,
I'm very happy to report that there is now a Trademark Agreement in place
between Wikimedia UK and Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
Thank you to the Trademarks team at the WMF for their work in making this
happen. Thanks also to Jon Davies and Michael Maggs for their input
in place
between Wikimedia UK and Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
Thank you to the Trademarks team at the WMF for their work in making this
happen. Thanks also to Jon Davies and Michael Maggs for their input, and to
Mike Peel for highlighting the need.
You can see the agreement at
https
I have made a proposal to relax the scope of the Commons so-called
Precautionary principle to allow the site to host more of the locally public
domain files that are being deleted because of the US URAA law, and also to
keep more photos that have freedom of panorama in their home country but
decision the WMUK
board would like to seek input from our own volunteers and members.
Please contribute here:
https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Engine_room#Voting_for_the_affiliate-selected_seats_on_the_board_of_the_Wikimedia_Foundation
Best regards
Michael
Michael Maggs
Chair
. In particular, we would like to know
whether creating such tools would be considered a useful thing to do by the
community.
Best regards
Michael
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That looks a very interesting tool. Definitely worth adding to the wiki page
as related work that we could potentially make use of (if you permit, Fae; the
source code is not open is it?)
Michael
Have a play with
Charles
Thanks, some excellent points there. To ensure they are not overlooked I’ve
copied your entire text, below, to the talk page [1]. Hope that’s OK.
Michael
[1]
In an earlier discussion on the Engine Room, Thryduulf noted that the Terms of
use link at the bottom of every page still directs users to the terms of use
page on the WMF Foundation Wiki. Since WMUK services, including the wiki, are
now independently hosted, our terms of use need to be
I have made a proposal for discussion. See the Engine Room:
The following resolution was approved by the Wikimedia UK board in December
2013:
[We should] redefine the role and purpose of the non-board committees to give
them greater prominence, and if need be re-constitute and re-vitalise them
Hi Mike. Most of the discussion on this seems to be happening on-wiki, which is
probably the best place.
See
https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Non-board_committees
for anyone who needs the link (Mike, I know you are well aware of it!)
I’ll just pick up one point here. Giving committees fully
On 9 May 2014, at 05:22, Charles Matthews charles.r.matth...@ntlworld.com
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The point would be to have a layer of effective discussion between the
strategic focus of the Board, and the detailed implementation by the office
and contractors. I think it would be a mistake to define the
Michael
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Chair, Wikimedia UK
[1] https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Water_cooler
I know is some history about business cards and recognition,
On 15 May 2014, at 12:01, Stevie Benton stevie.ben...@wikimedia.org.uk wrote:
Hi Andy, everyone,
I think this is a really good
May I suggest that for the purposes of this discussion we concentrate on what
members want and what might be possible to agree now, rather than going over
what was apparently a rather difficult debate/situation several years ago?
The chapter has a different strategic outlook now, and I hope we
by
the WMF in the US. The charity’s lack of access to donor details hinders us
from engaging with UK donors, keeping funds flowing without repeated public
appeals, and converting donors into supporters and volunteers.
Best regards
Michael
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On 21
Yes, I think that was probably her very last decision.
Michael
On 21 May 2014, at 15:11, David Gerard dger...@gmail.com wrote:
On 21 May 2014 14:39, rexx r...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote:
Taken as a whole, it is clearly part of Sue Gardner's agenda to get rid of
chapters - or at least reduce
Well done. Really great work!
Michael
On 13 Jun 2014, at 15:28, Crockford, Ally a.crockf...@nls.uk wrote:
Hi all,
I am very happy to announce that the first three batches of digital content
from the National Library of Scotland’s collections have been successfully
uploaded to
Yes, but bear in mind that the stall may be manned by a volunteer who may not
know anything about membership issues. Suggest you fill in one of the
application forms on the stall and leave it with the £5 fee, preferably with
one of the staff members who should be at least nearby most of the
It may take a little while to get the minutes typed up and released, but a
quick summary on the motions is that all passed apart from the last one on the
agenda which was defeated.
Michael
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On 10 Aug 2014, at 03:21, Craig Franklin craig.frank
I watched this today for the first time. Thank you - it is a really excellent
piece of work.
Best regards
Michael
Michael Maggs
Chair, Wikimedia UK
On 15 August 2014 at 17:39:05, Joe Sutherland (jrbsutherl...@gmail.com) wrote:
Hi everyone,
As a lot of you will probably know
to be freely used by anyone for any purpose, including Wikipedia.
You retain copyright, and can require anyone using your images to attribute
them to you as photographer.
Help us show off your local history!
Michael
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For information. All the Wikimedia UK websites are unreachable today. If you
try you get a message warning you that the site is not secure.
‘Unacceptable’ does not begin to describe the situation. Also, I have no idea
why Katherine is dealing with this, as she is not supposed to be handling IT
Hi all
Are there any meet ups or events planned for the WLM contest this year, (photo
walks, Wiki Takes events or the like)? I’d rather not have an ‘events’ tab on
the competition website which is empty!
http://www.wikilovesmonuments.org.uk/
The Royal Photographic Society is kindly supporting September's Wiki Loves
Monuments contest in the UK, and has put up a news item on its website: see
http://www.rps.org/news/2014/september/wiki-loves-monuments
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Can info be added to the WLM website Events tab?
Michael
On 2 Sep 2014, at 16:59, Jonathan Cardy jonathan.ca...@wikimedia.org.uk
wrote:
Dear Wikimedians,
You are invited to a backstage pass and editathon in the Grade I Listed
splendour of Judges' Lodgings, Lancaster.
Come and see
That’s excellent news. Congratulations!
Michael
On 10 Sep 2014, at 12:51, Andy Mabbett a...@pigsonthewing.org.uk wrote:
I have some news:
http://pigsonthewing.org.uk/wikimedian-residence-royal-society-chemistry/
I'll set up on-wiki pages in a couple of weeks.
[BCC to several
Hi Charles
Thanks for thinking of WLM! Can we add details of the walk to the events tab,
here: http://www.wikilovesmonuments.org.uk/events
Michael
On 18 Sep 2014, at 10:58, Charles Matthews charles.r.matth...@ntlworld.com
wrote:
On 18 September 2014 10:54, David Gerard dger...@gmail.com
Thanks Stevie
It would be good if we could have a page on our Wiki where we record position
statements such as this that the charity has signed, along with the date, a
brief description, and a link.
The other one we did recently was the EU copyright position statement. If I
recall, we have
very valuable direct
experience of the national GLAM sector. Please join me in welcoming her to the
board.
This announcement has also been made on wiki:
https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Water_cooler#Gill_Hamilton_co-opted_as_trustee
Best regards
Michael
Michael Maggs
Chair, Wikimedia
Hi all
The UK government yesterday announced new rules on access to orphan works. You
can see details here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-opens-access-to-91-million-orphan-works
Although the headline is “UK opens access to 91 million orphan works”, the
reality is a little more
thanks must go to the
photographers who uploaded images under a free licence to Wikimedia Commons
where they are available for anyone to use without charge.
Congratulations to all,
Michael
Michael Maggs
WLM organiser
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Interesting, I’d missed that the fact that a new consultation was started last
week.
We certainly should respond to this, and it would be great if you’re able to
draft some notes.
Michael
On 7 November 2014 at 18:00:03, Andrew Gray (andrew.g...@dunelm.org.uk) wrote:
Hi all,
The government
on this, but of course we can't discuss
anything relating to internal HR or staffing issues.
Best regards
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17 December 2014 07:26
The WMUK board's regular two-day strategy overview meeting was held in
Cambridge last weekend. This is the time of year when we focus on
future plans and we were joined by our interim CEO, D’Arcy Myers, who
Excellent. Fantastic news, Andy! That will make a real difference to serious
chemistry on Wikipedia.
Michael
On 18 Dec 2014, at 15:28, Andy Mabbett a...@pigsonthewing.org.uk wrote:
The Royal Society of Chemistry (disclosure: I'm Wikimedian in
Residence there) has made a massive journal
The Wiki Loves Monuments International winners have been announced. It's
good to see that three of the top 10 places were entrants in the UK contest.
Many congratulations to the UK entrants Fuzzypiggy (6th and 7th in the
international awards) and RevDave (8th).
Michael
*From:* Itzik -
. This has been a challenging time and I thank the
staff team for their professionalism throughout this period of review.
I look forward to continuing to lead the charity through the ongoing
transition until a permanent chief executive is in post and ready to
take over.
/Michael Maggs, chair
Excellent stuff!
Thanks Jason, the National Library of Wales, and the copyright owners.
Best regards
Michael
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Jason J. Evans mailto:jason.ev...@llgc.org.uk
9 March 2015 09:31
Hello!
Just a quick message to let everyone know that the National
or general contributions
fromtrusts, foundations and corporates. The board isseekingapermanent
Chief Executive with significant expertise in this area, and who is
capable of taking a stronger personal lead within a restructured staff team.
Michael Maggs
Chair, Wikimedia UK
on behalf
to seek an interim CEO [1] was made in November and pre-dates
knowledge of the Wikimania figures. It's not legally possible to move
Wikimania 2014 expenditure into the 2015 accounts.
Michael Maggs
Chair, Wikimedia UK
[1]
https://wikimedia.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Water_coolerdiff
#Wikimedia_UK_update.2C_24_March_2015
Michael Maggs
Chair, Wikimedia UK
*From:* Michael Maggs mich...@maggs.name
*Date:* 24 March 2015 13:14
*To:* wikimediauk-l@lists.wikimedia.org
wikimediauk-l@lists.wikimedia.org
*Subject:* WMUK update, 24 March 2015
*Draft annual accounts for the 2014-15
was for
recruitment/interview.
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Michael
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Peter Cohen mailto:pet...@cix.compulink.co.uk
24 March 2015 17:24
In-Reply-To:
CAEgLstR6hEym_xvq6ugVynKacLpkELQgBUecD4=RrkJnkLau6Q@mail.gmail.c-
om
What might be useful is an indication as to how the £57,000
next week.
Best regards
Michael
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Andy Mabbett mailto:a...@pigsonthewing.org.uk
6 May 2015 12:54
Two individuals who work for WikimediaUK have mentioned in recent
days, in emails, that they have been made redundant. There may, I
suppose, be others
] https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Staff
[3] http://prospect-us.co.uk/jobs/details/hq00156774
For the wiki version of this email, see:
https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Engine_room#CEO_appointment_progress
(Sent on behalf of D'Arcy Myers by Michael Maggs, Chair, Wikimedia UK
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Michael Maggs mailto:mich...@maggs.name
12 May 2015 13:31
/Statement by D'Arcy Myers, interim chief executive:/
Following on from my statement on 9th March, in which I explained that
the board had asked me to undertake a review of the charity's
structure, I
,
with you leading (volunteers in front, as it should be!). Do you have
an idea of what resources you'd like from the charity? Perhaps WMUK
could use its volunteer and member database to broaden the reach of the
survey by distributing it by email?
Best regards
Michael
Michael
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to be appointed full members of board
committees.
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Gordon Joly mailto:gordon.j...@pobox.com
5 June 2015 18:59
Blimey. I always thought any member could be a Trustee, and hence join
board committees.
Gordo
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Michael Maggs mailto:mich...@maggs.name
5 June 2015 14:38
Wikimedia UK needs your help. We want to transform the way we work so
that we can bring volunteering right into the heart of the charity.
We plan
to be members of the charity?
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Indeed. Wording
, the board can always vote to exempt said prospective member's
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Hi Stuart
Sorry to contradict but that is not right. The AGM is open to everyone, and all
are warmly welcome. Only members are entitled to vote, of course.
Michael
On 22 Jun 2015, at 15:13, Stuart Prior stuart.pr...@wikimedia.org.uk wrote:
Gordo,
Sorry, late reply. No, only the
Not sure how AGMs were deal with in past years, but allowing non-members
to speak is at the discretion of the chair. Was not allowed last year,
and this year may depend on time and context.
Best regards
Michael
Wikimedia_UK_logo_40px.png
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rexx
Hi Fabian
Applicants approved for membership by the board at its meeting on
Saturday will be able to vote.
If there are any lapsed members who have not received their AGM notice
today and who need to apply to rejoin, it's still not too late:
Hi Karla. It was good to meet you in the office this afternoon. Welcome!
Michael
On 24 Aug 2015, at 17:15, Karla Marte karla.ma...@wikimedia.org.uk wrote:
Hello,
My name is Karla and I just started working in Wikimedia UK as the
Administration and Programme Assistant and wanted to
There will be no UK contest as far as I know. I've stepped down as
volunteer WLM organiser this year and no-one else has expressed an
interest in taking over. My own view is that with the fairly
comprehensive listed building coverage we already have in the UK, we
would do better now to
.
With these changes, the new board is as follows:
Michael Maggs (board chair, and chair of governance committee)
Simon Knight (vice chair)
Greyham Dawes (treasurer, governance committee, audit and risk committee)
Chris Keating (audit and risk committee)
Carol Campbell (chair of audit and risk
the opportunity to facilitate greater public engagement with online
content and information through Wikipedia and its sister projects, and
other Wikimedia UK initiatives./
Michael Maggs
Chair, Wikimedia UK
[The Wiki version of this announcement can be found here:
https://wikimedia.org.uk
There's little doubt that that would be OK. The copyright Act says
permanently situated in a public place and there's no reason to
restrict that to mean permanently bolted to the ground. The legal
exception covers all types of 3D works of artistic craftsmanship,
including for example small
The UK is fortunately one of the best countries in the world for
photographers to take photos of public art. In comparison with most
countries, our rules on freedom of panorama are very favourable. They
cover not only buildings and parts of buildings but also sculptures and
3D artworks in any
It's certainly true that edge examples cause difficulties for Commons
admins, not jus because of a lack of knowledge but because the law is
inevitably uncertain at the edges. Copyright law generally has no
'bright lines'.
The best way to handle that, in practice, is to try to develop Commons
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