From dougal85 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 19 12:08:14 2012
From: dougal85 at gmail.com (Dougal Matthews)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:08:14 +0000
Subject: [Python Glasgow] Inaugural Python Glasgow E-mail
Message-ID: <CAO1REL=n1g1rk53hBb_SGX8WihyS4bMQs9PdVy9V-P8pe_6xZw@mail.gmail.com>

Hey all,

My name is Dougal and I'm a Pythonista that has recently moved to Glasgow.
I
have previously moved around a bit but lived in Edinburgh for a while and
co-founded the successful Python group over there... but that train is just
too damn slow to go all the time!

I see a few people have found this list already which is great. I created
it
a few weeks ago in an attempt to start something but have not yet made much
in the way of progress.

Is anybody willing to help me try and start a Python group in Glasgow?
Initially it would be a fairly informal afair and we'd probably arrange a
monthly pub meeting. After that, I think I would like to try and orgnainse
talks or other Python related events.

Initially however, I think we need to think about a couple of things;

- Group promotion
- When and where to organise the event.
- A simple website (the very very basic Python Edinburgh one I made years
ago
  has been useful : http://www.pythonedinburgh.org )

If you know any other people that would be interested in Python, please have
them sign up to the list. The best way is just to send them to;
http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/glasgow

If anybody wants to join me on IRC, I'm in the #python-glasgow channel on
freenode. Using IRC really helped Python Edinburgh once we got a few people
in there regularly.

I'll try and follow up shortly with a proposal of dates and venues. However,
if anybody wants to make suggestions that would be great. I don't know all
that many good pubs yet in Glasgow so that would be particularly useful.

I'm going to be at Refresh this week, so if you go to that - find me. I'll
try and spread the word there too if there are any Python people around.
I'll
try to make it to TechMeetup this month too.

Cheers,
Dougal
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From dougal85 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 20 10:32:54 2012
From: dougal85 at gmail.com (Dougal Matthews)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:32:54 +0000
Subject: [Python Glasgow] Inaugural Python Glasgow E-mail
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Hi,

After speaking briefly with Kevin Brolly in #python-glasgow on freenode we
would like to suggest meeting on the fourth Thursday of each month. We chose
this after looking at glasgow2[1] and the fourth week looks to be the most
available.

The one downside that I can see is that its two days after Python Edinburgh,
however I don't think many people made the trip through anyway and this
could
fit in well if there are ever to be joint events.

Since the next 4th Thursday is close and then the next clashes with
Christmas
we are looking to kick off the first meeting in January. This gives us
plenty
of time to arrange a venue and promote it to people.

However, before we start shouting the date around too quickly... If anybody
can think of an issue with the date it would be good to hear. We are also
looking for suggestions of venue - for both casual pub meets or somewhere
that can host talks.

Cheers,
Dougal

[1]: http://glasgow2.com/


On 19 November 2012 11:08, Dougal Matthews <dougal85 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey all,
>
> My name is Dougal and I'm a Pythonista that has recently moved to Glasgow.
> I
> have previously moved around a bit but lived in Edinburgh for a while and
> co-founded the successful Python group over there... but that train is
> just
> too damn slow to go all the time!
>
> I see a few people have found this list already which is great. I created
> it
> a few weeks ago in an attempt to start something but have not yet made much
> in the way of progress.
>
> Is anybody willing to help me try and start a Python group in Glasgow?
> Initially it would be a fairly informal afair and we'd probably arrange a
>  monthly pub meeting. After that, I think I would like to try and orgnainse
> talks or other Python related events.
>
> Initially however, I think we need to think about a couple of things;
>
> - Group promotion
> - When and where to organise the event.
> - A simple website (the very very basic Python Edinburgh one I made years
> ago
>   has been useful : http://www.pythonedinburgh.org )
>
> If you know any other people that would be interested in Python, please
> have
> them sign up to the list. The best way is just to send them to;
> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/glasgow
>
> If anybody wants to join me on IRC, I'm in the #python-glasgow channel on
> freenode. Using IRC really helped Python Edinburgh once we got a few
> people
> in there regularly.
>
> I'll try and follow up shortly with a proposal of dates and venues.
> However,
> if anybody wants to make suggestions that would be great. I don't know all
> that many good pubs yet in Glasgow so that would be particularly useful.
>
> I'm going to be at Refresh this week, so if you go to that - find me. I'll
> try and spread the word there too if there are any Python people around.
> I'll
> try to make it to TechMeetup this month too.
>
> Cheers,
> Dougal
>
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From abassett at twig-world.com  Tue Nov 20 11:58:43 2012
From: abassett at twig-world.com (Aaron Bassett)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:58:43 +0000
Subject: [Python Glasgow] Day & Venue.
Message-ID: <50AB6263.9070802@twig-world.com>


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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From dougal85 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 20 15:18:57 2012
From: dougal85 at gmail.com (Dougal Matthews)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:18:57 +0000
Subject: [Python Glasgow] Day & Venue.
In-Reply-To: <50AB6263.9070802@twig-world.com>
References: <50AB6263.9070802@twig-world.com>
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Hi Aaron,

Thanks for the detailed reply.

On 20 November 2012 10:58, Aaron Bassett <abassett at twig-world.com> wrote:

>
> 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.

Dougal
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From dougal85 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 22 17:20:09 2012
From: dougal85 at gmail.com (Dougal Matthews)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:20:09 +0000
Subject: [Python Glasgow] Day & Venue.
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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


On Tuesday, 20 November 2012 at 14:18, Dougal Matthews wrote:

> 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:
> > 
> > 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.
> 
> Dougal 

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From craig.nicol at gmail.com  Thu Nov 22 17:24:17 2012
From: craig.nicol at gmail.com (Craig Nicol)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:24:17 +0000
Subject: [Python Glasgow] Day & Venue.
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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 :-)


On Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 4:20 PM, Dougal Matthews <dougal85 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>
> On Tuesday, 20 November 2012 at 14:18, Dougal Matthews wrote:
>
> Hi Aaron,
>
> Thanks for the detailed reply.
>
> On 20 November 2012 10:58, Aaron Bassett <abassett at twig-world.com> wrote:
>
>
> 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.
>
> Dougal
>
>
>
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From kevin.brolly at gmail.com  Thu Nov 22 18:26:59 2012
From: kevin.brolly at gmail.com (Kevin Brolly)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2012 17:26:59 +0000
Subject: [Python Glasgow] Day & Venue.
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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.


On Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 4:24 PM, Craig Nicol <craig.nicol at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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 :-)
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 4:20 PM, Dougal Matthews <dougal85 at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> 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
>>
>> On Tuesday, 20 November 2012 at 14:18, Dougal Matthews wrote:
>>
>> Hi Aaron,
>>
>> Thanks for the detailed reply.
>>
>> On 20 November 2012 10:58, Aaron Bassett <abassett at twig-world.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> Dougal
>>
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Glasgow mailing list
>> Glasgow at python.org
>> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/glasgow
>>
>>
>
>
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From dougal85 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 23 09:47:26 2012
From: dougal85 at gmail.com (Dougal Matthews)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2012 08:47:26 +0000
Subject: [Python Glasgow] Day & Venue.
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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


On Thursday, 22 November 2012 at 17:26, Kevin Brolly wrote:

> 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.
>  
>  
> On Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 4:24 PM, Craig Nicol <craig.nicol at gmail.com (mailto:craig.nicol at gmail.com)> wrote:
> > 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 :-)
> >  
> >  
> > On Thu, Nov 22, 2012 at 4:20 PM, Dougal Matthews <dougal85 at gmail.com (mailto:dougal85 at gmail.com)> wrote:
> > > 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
> > >  
> > >  
> > > On Tuesday, 20 November 2012 at 14:18, Dougal Matthews wrote:
> > >  
> > > > 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:
> > > > >  
> > > > > 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.
> > > >  
> > > > Dougal  
> > >  
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From dougal85 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 30 11:11:18 2012
From: dougal85 at gmail.com (Dougal Matthews)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:11:18 +0000
Subject: [Python Glasgow] Website
Message-ID: <38B93F66C1E34C20A95CA7DE7A65DC8B@gmail.com>

Hey all,

I threw together a very simple website (pull requests welcome!);
http://pythonglasgow.org/

I also created a twitter account if you've not seen it yet; 
https://twitter.com/#!/pythonglasgow

We are now using #python-scotand on freenode for IRC chat. So we can include 
more people (havng a #python-edinburgh and a #python-scotland seemed a bit 
much). So, yeah, come and join us on twitter or IRC ;)

Next... I'll actually pick a venue for the first meet. Which will be Monday 
28th of January. Put it in your calendars etc (or better yet, subscribe to 
the one on the website).

Cheers,
Dougal



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