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How to run events information. Some based off a meeting 11/12/2013.
Events are a great way for us to get together, share ideas and have fun.  


See the [[:Category:Events|Events Category]] for bigger events we've recorded for posterity.
Regardless of whether an event is just a 1-1 workshop, small gathering or massive talk; any and all members of the Hackspace should feel empowered to run an event or group if they wish. If you have an idea for an event or are willing to run a workshop and need advice, there are several channels of help available!


== Got an idea? ==
Either:
*Post your idea on our google group
*Contact the Events team via [[Slack]]


If you have an idea for a workshop/event or are willing to run a workshop but are looking for advice, do post on the group or email the trustees_at_nottinghack.org !
If you are looking for inspiration, some of our past events have been recorded using the [[:Category:Events|Events Category]] tag.


== Upcoming Events ==
== Upcoming Events ==


Current new workshops will be on: [[Workshops 2015]] and [[Workshops 2016]]. This will include organised school holiday workshops and so forth.
The google calendar is a great resource that is well-maintained for upcoming events. It can be found on the Nottinghack front page or directly [https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=info%40nottinghack.org.uk&ctz=Europe%2FLondon here]


Major internal events in 2014:
===Next Major Event===
* Annual Open Day (+Members Party in evening) - Saturday, 3rd May
*[[2019-01-24 AGM Agenda|24th Jan 2019 AGM]]
* Annual General Meeting, proposed: 22nd May (Thursday)
*[[Hack-the-space Day/8th-10th Feb 2019|Hack the space Day 8th-10th Feb 2019]]
* Hackoween - Saturday, 1st November (Evening)
* Festivus - Saturday, 20th December (Evening)


Major external events in 2014:
== Event Types ==
* Maker Faire UK, Newcastle - 26th - 27th April 2014
* Light Night - 28th February (Evening)
* Science in the Park - 15th March


== Event Types ==
=== Open Nights ===
* Weekly Open Hack Night
* Every Wednesday
* 6:30PM - 9PM


=== Regular Events ===
* Open Members' Meeting
* Monthly on the first Wednesday
* 8pm – 9pm


* Weekly Open Hack Night, every Wednesday, 6:30PM - 9PM
===Hack The Space Days===
* Hack The Space, first Sunday of the month
* [[Hack-the-space Day|Hack The Space Day]]
* Cleaning Tuesday, second Tuesday of the month
* Cleaning Tuesday
* Hackspace 2.5 Work - Weekly on Tuesday
* HMS Hack Day - Monthly on the fourth Sunday


=== Internal Annual Events ===
===Regular Groups===
* [[Comics Making Group]] - Monthly on the first Thursday at 7pm in the Blue Room (downstairs)
* [[IoThursday]] - Monthly on the last Thursday


Organised by everyone. Massive member involvement, possibly involving celebration. Usually 12 midday start until later, around 6PM.
=== Workshops ===
* Annual Open Day (daytime) and Members Party (evening)
[[File:Arduino Sundae 2010.jpg|thumb|none|300px|An electronics workshop at Nottingham Hackspace]]
* Hackoween (Halloween party)
Workshops are a good way of sharing skills amongst members.  
* Festivus - Xmas party (Latest Saturday in December)
* Annual General Meeting (Has to be in May, Thursday)


=== Internal Regular Events ===
For previous workshops that have been run at the space, see the following pages:
*[[Previous workshops, 2010|2010]]
*[[Previous workshops, 2011|2011]]
*[[Workshops 2012|2012]]
*[[Workshops 2013|2013]]


Organised by less people, but still requires members to help! :)
=== Talks and Gatherings ===


Quarterly open days are every 3 months:
Occasionally a big talk will happen at the hackspace. If you want to speak or know anyone that might, contact the Events team.
* 1st Feb, 3rd May (Annual Open Day!), August 2nd, Nov 1st


==== Workshops ====
[[File:Stallman_talk_audience.jpg|thumb|none|300px|The audience at a talk by Richard Stallman at Nottingham Hackspace]]


Workshops are regular! See [[Workshops 2014]], [[Workshops 2013]], [[Workshops 2012]].
== Trips ==
* Standard days are usually Thursday / Saturday


* School holiday week workshops are an idea
Big trips out make up a key part of the Nottinghack calendar
[[File:Southwold_pier_trip_2011.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A trip to Southwold Pier]]


=== External Annual Events ===
=== External Annual Events ===


Simple list, rough dates, ones we generally attend for yearly reference.
Members from the Hackspace will generally attend these events each year or every other year.


* [[EMF Camp 2018|EMF]]
* Light Night, February
* Light Night, February
* Science in the Park, March
* Science in the Park, March
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Revision as of 01:19, 29 December 2018

Events are a great way for us to get together, share ideas and have fun.

Regardless of whether an event is just a 1-1 workshop, small gathering or massive talk; any and all members of the Hackspace should feel empowered to run an event or group if they wish. If you have an idea for an event or are willing to run a workshop and need advice, there are several channels of help available!

Either:

  • Post your idea on our google group
  • Contact the Events team via Slack

If you are looking for inspiration, some of our past events have been recorded using the Events Category tag.

Upcoming Events

The google calendar is a great resource that is well-maintained for upcoming events. It can be found on the Nottinghack front page or directly here

Next Major Event

Event Types

Open Nights

  • Weekly Open Hack Night
  • Every Wednesday
  • 6:30PM - 9PM
  • Open Members' Meeting
  • Monthly on the first Wednesday
  • 8pm – 9pm

Hack The Space Days

  • Hack The Space Day
  • Cleaning Tuesday
  • Hackspace 2.5 Work - Weekly on Tuesday
  • HMS Hack Day - Monthly on the fourth Sunday

Regular Groups

Workshops

An electronics workshop at Nottingham Hackspace

Workshops are a good way of sharing skills amongst members.

For previous workshops that have been run at the space, see the following pages:

Talks and Gatherings

Occasionally a big talk will happen at the hackspace. If you want to speak or know anyone that might, contact the Events team.

The audience at a talk by Richard Stallman at Nottingham Hackspace

Trips

Big trips out make up a key part of the Nottinghack calendar

A trip to Southwold Pier

External Annual Events

Members from the Hackspace will generally attend these events each year or every other year.

  • EMF
  • Light Night, February
  • Science in the Park, March
  • Maker Faire's, April onwards
    • Maker Faire UK
    • Derby
    • Brighton
    • London (Elephant and Castle)
    • Leicester (may start 2014)
  • Japanorama at Leicester Space Centre
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