Don't worry Steve, I understand John is quite a nice chap. I ddn't want to see a good place go vacant. Cheers
On 14 November 2012 11:04, Stevie Benton <[email protected]>wrote: > Roger, I'm afraid Mr John Cummings bagged the last spot while he was in > the office yesterday. I will add you the list as first reserve so if > someone can't attend for whatever reason, the spot is yours. > > Thanks, > > Stevie > > > On 13 November 2012 17:33, Roger Bamkin <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Sgn me up Stevie! >> >> >> On 13 November 2012 09:53, Stevie Benton >> <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> Hello everyone, >>> >>> I have one space remaining for this. If you'd like to take part please >>> do let me know soon. >>> >>> Thank you, >>> >>> Stevie >>> >>> >>> On 31 October 2012 17:17, Stevie Benton >>> <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>>> Thank you for the clarification. >>>> >>>> There are no plans to introduce a group known as "accredited >>>> spokespeople" or anything like that. >>>> >>>> As I say, not attending won't mean we'll ask you not to speak with the >>>> media - I'm not looking to restrict anyone's voluntary activities, but >>>> support them. That said, I do think it is useful for anyone who speaks >>>> with the media who isn't trained to seriously consider taking advantage of >>>> this opportunity if they can. From my point of view, it's obviously better >>>> and more effective for those dealing with the media to be trained - but it >>>> isn't a requirement. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> Stevie >>>> >>>> >>>> On 31 October 2012 17:11, Andy Mabbett <[email protected]>wrote: >>>> >>>>> AIUI, only "accredited" trainers will be eligible to undertake certain >>>>> Wikimedia-UK training projects >>>>> >>>>> I wanted to be clear (as I suspect is sensibly the case) that no >>>>> similar restriction for "accredited spokespeople" would operate. >>>>> >>>>> Cheers, >>>>> >>>>> A. >>>>> >>>>> On 31 October 2012 16:57, Stevie Benton < >>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>> > Hi Andy, >>>>> > >>>>> > Thank you for your email. >>>>> > >>>>> > I'm glad you like the look of the course. I designed it with the >>>>> training >>>>> > provider to meet the needs of volunteers who may speak with the >>>>> media from >>>>> > time to time because of their programming work. >>>>> > >>>>> > I'm not sure what you mean regarding accreditation for trainers I'm >>>>> afraid - >>>>> > could you clarify please? >>>>> > >>>>> > Not attending won't prevent a volunteer from speaking with the >>>>> media. It's >>>>> > about empowerment, not restriction. Attending will enhance the >>>>> skills and >>>>> > confidence of volunteers in dealing with the media, and make them >>>>> more >>>>> > effective in their use of the media and promotion of their work. Of >>>>> course, >>>>> > the office is here to support volunteers in that as well! >>>>> > >>>>> > I do hope this helps but am happy to answer any other questions >>>>> people may >>>>> > have. Do please remember that places are limited. >>>>> > >>>>> > Thanks and regards, >>>>> > >>>>> > Stevie >>>>> > >>>>> > On 31 October 2012 16:50, Andy Mabbett <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >> >>>>> >> On 31 October 2012 16:40, Stevie Benton < >>>>> [email protected]> >>>>> >> wrote: >>>>> >> >>>>> >> > I just wanted to remind you of the availability of media training >>>>> for >>>>> >> > our >>>>> >> > volunteers who may come into contact with members of the press. >>>>> Please >>>>> >> > do >>>>> >> > take a look and, if you;re interested, please do let me know. >>>>> >> >>>>> >> The course outlined looks like a very good one. >>>>> >> >>>>> >> I'm already comfortable with speaking to the media; I've had similar >>>>> >> training in my past professional life, and a fair amount of >>>>> experience >>>>> >> (for Wikimedia and elsewhere), so I wouldn't want to take up a p\ace >>>>> >> that would surely be of more benefit to others, >>>>> >> >>>>> >> Please can you confirm that not attending won't prejudice a >>>>> community >>>>> >> member from being put forward to speak to the media (c/f >>>>> accreditation >>>>> >> for trainers)? >>>>> >> >>>>> >> -- >>>>> >> Andy Mabbett >>>>> >> @pigsonthewing >>>>> >> http://pigsonthewing.org.uk >>>>> >> >>>>> >> _______________________________________________ >>>>> >> Wikimedia UK mailing list >>>>> >> [email protected] >>>>> >> http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l >>>>> >> WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > -- >>>>> > >>>>> > Stevie Benton >>>>> > Communications Organiser >>>>> > Wikimedia UK >>>>> > +44 (0) 20 7065 0993 / +44 (0) 7803 505 173 >>>>> > @StevieBenton >>>>> > >>>>> > Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England >>>>> and >>>>> > Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. >>>>> Registered >>>>> > Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London >>>>> EC2A 4LT. >>>>> > United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia >>>>> > movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation >>>>> (who >>>>> > operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). >>>>> > >>>>> > Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal >>>>> control over >>>>> > Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents. >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > _______________________________________________ >>>>> > Wikimedia UK mailing list >>>>> > [email protected] >>>>> > http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l >>>>> > WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org >>>>> > >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Andy Mabbett >>>>> @pigsonthewing >>>>> http://pigsonthewing.org.uk >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Wikimedia UK mailing list >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l >>>>> WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> Stevie Benton >>>> Communications Organiser >>>> Wikimedia UK+44 (0) 20 7065 0993 / +44 (0) 7803 505 173 >>>> @StevieBenton >>>> >>>> Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and >>>> Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered >>>> Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A >>>> 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia >>>> movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who >>>> operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control >>>> over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.* >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> Stevie Benton >>> Communications Organiser >>> Wikimedia UK+44 (0) 20 7065 0993 / +44 (0) 7803 505 173 >>> @StevieBenton >>> >>> Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and >>> Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered >>> Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. >>> United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia >>> movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who >>> operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). >>> >>> >>> *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control >>> over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.* >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Wikimedia UK mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l >>> WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Roger Bamkin >> Victuallers Ltd >> 01332 702993 >> 0758 2020815 >> Google+:Victuallers >> Skype:Victuallers1 >> Flickr:Victuallers2 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimedia UK mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l >> WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org >> >> > > > -- > > Stevie Benton > Communications Organiser > Wikimedia UK+44 (0) 20 7065 0993 / +44 (0) 7803 505 173 > @StevieBenton > > Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and > Wales, Registered No. 6741827. 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