[Python Glasgow] Day & Venue.

Mon Dec 3 22:55:41 CET 2012

Out grew it. We had one refresh where ~20 showed up and it was simply 
too difficult to keep everyone in a semi-group.

> Kevin Brolly <mailto:kevin.brolly at gmail.com>
> December 3, 2012 8:54 PM
> They are both good, I prefer Blackfriars myself, good beer!  Refresh 
> used to be there and it worked out well, I do not know why refresh 
> stopped being held there actually...
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> Dougal Matthews <mailto:dougal85 at gmail.com>
> December 3, 2012 8:26 PM
> Finally picking this up again. Does anybody know
> Blackfriars or babbity bowster? What are they like?
> I had them recommend to me but I've not been to
> either. They seem to be in a pretty good location
> though.
>
> I'm trying to find somewhere "interesting" not too far
> from queen street/central.
>
> Dougal
>
> On Friday, 23 November 2012 at 08:47, Dougal Matthews wrote:
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> Dougal Matthews <mailto:dougal85 at gmail.com>
> November 23, 2012 8:47 AM
> Ok, cool. Sounds like we have a winner for event space.
> However, I think somewhere else might be better for the
> regular casual meet.
>
> Do people think its important that its very central? i.e.
> somewhere in the region of central and queen street? Out
> of the suggestions Aaron provided I think the curlers nest
> is my favourite, however, I'm worried that would be a bit
> out of the way?
>
> Dougal
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> On Thursday, 22 November 2012 at 17:26, Kevin Brolly wrote:
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> Kevin Brolly <mailto:kevin.brolly at gmail.com>
> November 22, 2012 5:26 PM
> I went there to watch the World Cup one time, it was good, nice big 
> screen and projector etc.  They do pretty good food too if I remember 
> correctly, like pizzas for £5 or something.  Its also quite quiet and 
> away from the main bar which is good.
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> Craig Nicol <mailto:craig.nicol at gmail.com>
> November 22, 2012 4:24 PM
> I've been to a few talks there (Scottish Developers have used it in 
> the past). They've got a good theatre-style setup downstairs, and it's 
> a pub so you can use it for non-presentation meetings too :-)
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> Dougal Matthews <mailto:dougal85 at gmail.com>
> November 22, 2012 4:20 PM
> Hi,
>
> I still need to go through that list - hopefully do that tonight.
>
> However, Andy at refresh last night it was suggested to me
> that we try the Bath Street Pony for any events that require
> AV (for talks etc.) It looks pretty good and is also free to
> book during the week.
>
> http://bathstreetpony.co.uk/index.php/what-we-do/private-hire.html
>
> Has anybody been? I've no idea what its like other than what
> is on the website.
>
> Dougal
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> On Tuesday, 20 November 2012 at 14:18, Dougal Matthews wrote:
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> Dougal Matthews <mailto:dougal85 at gmail.com>
> November 20, 2012 2:18 PM
> Hi Aaron,
>
> Thanks for the detailed reply.
>
> On 20 November 2012 10:58, Aaron Bassett <abassett at twig-world.com 
> <mailto:abassett at twig-world.com>> wrote:
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>     I would vote for the 4th Monday. We get in before TMU, unlike the
>     4th Thurs where people might be tired/hungover.
>     And those wanting to attend both have 2 days between them.
>
> This sounds sensible to me. I'm be happy to move to this day assuming
> nobody else chimes in with a reason we shouldn't. We can always review
> they day after a few months and check it works for as many people as
> possible.
>
>     Some thoughts on venues. If we want to have talks we need
>     somewhere with AV equipment. I would suggest that at least to
>     begin we follow the same model as Edinburgh (and soon Glasgow)
>     Refresh whereby we only have talks once per quarter. So we could
>     have a different venue for general meetups and talks.
>
>
> Yup, I had imagined the format would slowly evolve. I wanted to get as
> much feedback from people as possible and see what they want. I've
> been living in a few places across the UK recently so I've attended a
> bunch of different meetups and have some ideas. The first meeting will
> most likely be a more casual affair.
>
> I would really like to run a Dojo (in the format of the London Python
> Dojo) sometimes too. However, that has more requirements for the
> space. I'm not sure if anybody else will be familiar with this but its
> great fun.
>
>
>     General Venues:
>
>
> This list looks great. The only one I know because I'm still new around
> there parts is Curlers (which I do like). However, it does mean that I'm
> not in the best place to decide. I'll have a look around at them and
> maybe even pop into a couple to get a feed for them.
>
> The only thing I'd say is that if Vespbar is used by a number of meetups
> it might be good to pick another for variation. I'm going there tomorrow
> night for Refresh though, so I'll see what its like.
>
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> Aaron Bassett <mailto:abassett at twig-world.com>
> November 20, 2012 10:58 AM
>
> I would vote for the 4th Monday. We get in before TMU, unlike the 4th 
> Thurs where people might be tired/hungover.
> And those wanting to attend both have 2 days between them.
>
> Some thoughts on venues. If we want to have talks we need somewhere 
> with AV equipment. I would suggest that at least to begin we follow 
> the same model as Edinburgh (and soon Glasgow) Refresh whereby we only 
> have talks once per quarter. So we could have a different venue for 
> general meetups and talks.
>
> General Venues:
>
> Vespbar - http://vespbar.com/
> Unfortunately quite a few meetups already use here. It's really hot 
> when you get a few people in it but on the plus side you can get the 
> downstairs for free and depending on numbers they'll even throw in 
> some pizza.
>
> Old Hair Dressers - http://www.stereocafebar.com/index.php?pid=195675
> Quite a cool wee space (if a little rough looking), very central with 
> cheap drink prices. Internet access could be an issue and I'm not sure 
> how their AV facilities have come along since I was last there. Also 
> I'm not sure how much (if anything) it costs to hire.
>
> Lansdowne - http://www.lansdownebar.co.uk/
> Nice private area at the back which is free to hire during the week. 
> Seats 20 comfortably with plenty of power/wifi. Staff are lovely and 
> depending on group size can negotiate 20% off food. Cons are it is a 
> bit out of the way (Kelvinbridge) and drinks are a bit pricey.
>
> Slouch - http://www.slouch-bar.co.uk/
> They have a sofa seating area at front which could comfortably seat 
> ~12. One of my favorite Glasgow bars with great drink/food selection 
> at good prices. Internet is an issue as it is a basement bar, maybe 
> talk to them about Wifi access? Very central (Bath street)
>
> Maggie Mays - http://maggiemays.info/press/
> Like a bigger slouch (owned by same people) can be very loud, although 
> I don't think it will be on a Monday unless they have a band on. Not 
> quite as central.
>
> Curler's rest - http://www.thecurlersrestglasgow.co.uk/
> Good food, if booked upstairs sofa area could comfortably hold ~20 
> although seating might be a bit split into groups. Nice food, good 
> drink selection, moderately priced fairly private/quiet area upstairs.
>
> AV Venues:
>
> I haven't looked into many of these, only Sloans which has a lovely 
> ballroom which can be kitted out. Think it is roughly £175 to hire.
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