From mail at timgolden.me.uk Mon Oct 1 03:53:13 2018 From: mail at timgolden.me.uk (Tim Golden) Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2018 08:53:13 +0100 Subject: [python-uk] Farewell, relocating to Italy and looking for a remote job In-Reply-To: <22d74c6a-c776-8dec-748f-7891cc1879c2@ntoll.org> References: <22d74c6a-c776-8dec-748f-7891cc1879c2@ntoll.org> Message-ID: <2c18e779-48ef-c7da-b406-86ce8cd8e234@timgolden.me.uk> What Nicholas said. It's been great knowing you. I hope we can manage to meet up some time before you leave. TJG On 29/09/2018 15:45, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: > Andrea, > > Sorry... there's a bug, the farewell function returns a SadnessOverload > exception. :-( > > I'd like to wish you the best of luck for your return to Italy -- the UK > Python community's loss is their gain. > > We should totally meet for a drink/coffee/lunch very soon. > > N. > > On 29/09/18 11:54, a.grandi at gmail.com wrote: >> from greetings import farewell >> >> Good morning folks! >> >> I don't want to bother you with many details, but for family reasons >> (I can't confirm nor deny it has anything to do with what may happen >> in March 2019), me and my wife will relocate to Italy (where she just >> got an amazing training job as Geriatric specialisation doctor). >> >> I'm planning to stay in London no later than March and I hope to be >> able to catch up with those of you that I know in person, before I >> definitely leave. >> >> I met a good number of amazing people during my time in UK. I can't >> probably mention everyone, but I will at least mention those I did >> learn a lot from (I hope I didn't forget anyone!). >> >> Nicholas, Ravi, Daniel Pope, Harry Percival, Tim Golden, Daniele >> Procida: it's been a pleasure to meet you at Python Dojo and PyCon UK! >> >> Work wise, I'm still enjoying my job at GDS (they are of course aware >> of my situation), but since I won't be able to bring this job with me >> in Italy, I really would like to find a remote job which I can start >> here and continue from there once I will have moved. >> >> If you are aware of any company hiring remote Python/Django (I'm also >> learning Go, just don't expect me to be fluent as much as I'm with >> Python) backend developers, I would be glad to know. >> >> I'm sure we will be able to stay in touch through the mailing list or >> on Twitter, I just won't be able to attend your local meetups. >> >> farewell("folks!") >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > python-uk mailing list > python-uk at python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk > From ian at spendnetwork.com Mon Oct 1 04:02:03 2018 From: ian at spendnetwork.com (Ian Makgill) Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2018 09:02:03 +0100 Subject: [python-uk] Farewell, relocating to Italy and looking for a remote job In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Andrea, Could we set up a call? We're looking for a Dev in the new year and would be very happy to do remote working. We're an open data business and so would like to think we offer something slightly more interesting and wholesome than some of the usual fare. We could certainly do with some GDS wisdom in our team, so do let me know if you're free to do a call. Best, Ian On Sat, 29 Sep 2018 at 11:54, a.grandi at gmail.com wrote: > from greetings import farewell > > Good morning folks! > > I don't want to bother you with many details, but for family reasons > (I can't confirm nor deny it has anything to do with what may happen > in March 2019), me and my wife will relocate to Italy (where she just > got an amazing training job as Geriatric specialisation doctor). > > I'm planning to stay in London no later than March and I hope to be > able to catch up with those of you that I know in person, before I > definitely leave. > > I met a good number of amazing people during my time in UK. I can't > probably mention everyone, but I will at least mention those I did > learn a lot from (I hope I didn't forget anyone!). > > Nicholas, Ravi, Daniel Pope, Harry Percival, Tim Golden, Daniele > Procida: it's been a pleasure to meet you at Python Dojo and PyCon UK! > > Work wise, I'm still enjoying my job at GDS (they are of course aware > of my situation), but since I won't be able to bring this job with me > in Italy, I really would like to find a remote job which I can start > here and continue from there once I will have moved. > > If you are aware of any company hiring remote Python/Django (I'm also > learning Go, just don't expect me to be fluent as much as I'm with > Python) backend developers, I would be glad to know. > > I'm sure we will be able to stay in touch through the mailing list or > on Twitter, I just won't be able to attend your local meetups. > > farewell("folks!") > > -- > Andrea Grandi - Software Engineer > Website: https://www.andreagrandi.it > Twitter: https://twitter.com/andreagrandi > GitHub: https://github.com/andreagrandi > PGP: https://www.andreagrandi.it/2240402E.asc > _______________________________________________ > python-uk mailing list > python-uk at python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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On Wed, Oct 10, 2018 at 2:06 PM Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: > Hi Folks, > > Last time I forwarded something from the PSF (the *volunteer led* > organisation responsible for supporting and developing the Python > programming language), all of the responses on this list and even some > to my personal email were of a critical nature (concerning grammar, the > sorts of questions and even the point of such surveys). > > Therefore, it is with some trepidation that I point you towards the > PSF's Python developer survey, 2018: > > https://surveys.jetbrains.com/s3/c17-python-developers-survey-2018 > > Best wishes, > > Nicholas. > > _______________________________________________ > python-uk mailing list > python-uk at python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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From tom at tatw.name Wed Oct 10 12:57:25 2018 From: tom at tatw.name (Tom Wright) Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2018 17:57:25 +0100 Subject: [python-uk] PSF Python Developer Survey 2018 In-Reply-To: <20181010152848.GA9467@unequivocal.eu> References: <12140c21-81b2-5aac-49cc-77a8a9b63597@ntoll.org> <20181010152848.GA9467@unequivocal.eu> Message-ID: > all of the responses on this list and even some to my personal email were of a critical nature (concerning grammar, the sorts of questions and even the point of such surveys). Unrequested advice is the best form of advice... I note that the survey helpfully provides a free-text field at the end for comment, criticism and questions. If one wishes to influence how these sorts of surveys are carried out (and correct grammar) I imagine this is the most productive place to provide feedback (short of going to a conferences and having a mutually enjoyable conversation with the people in charge of the surveys over dinner). Of course, this does require one to actually read and complete the survey; alas, influence comes at a price. Perhaps telling people about this part of the survey might forestall on-list criticism. Perhaps those providing on-list criticism should be aware of this. Perhaps they already know about this and feel on-list criticism is the best approach. Perhaps I would like a coffee Tom On Wed, Oct 10, 2018 at 4:38 PM Jon Ribbens wrote: > On Wed, Oct 10, 2018 at 01:55:12PM +0100, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: > > Last time I forwarded something from the PSF (the *volunteer led* > > organisation responsible for supporting and developing the Python > > programming language), all of the responses on this list and even some > > to my personal email were of a critical nature (concerning grammar, the > > sorts of questions and even the point of such surveys). > > > > Therefore, it is with some trepidation that I point you towards the > > PSF's Python developer survey, 2018: > > > > https://surveys.jetbrains.com/s3/c17-python-developers-survey-2018 > > I have volunteered to fill in this survey, which is quite well > designed and implemented. > _______________________________________________ > python-uk mailing list > python-uk at python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From daniele at vurt.org Fri Oct 12 04:48:31 2018 From: daniele at vurt.org (Daniele Procida) Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2018 09:48:31 +0100 Subject: [python-uk] Python representation at UK Tech Slam event Message-ID: <20181012084831.1272077618@mail.gandi.net> Forwarded via Mario Corchero. In short: > They just need someone to sit on a table and speak about python to the > students that are going to attend. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Sean Valentine Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2018 at 19:26 Subject: Following Up Our Call To: Mario Corchero Hey Mario, Great speaking with you today. We have attached our program overview and some highlights of the work of The Hidden Genius Project. The Logistic info: Tech Slam UK Event (Wednesday, October 24 9am-3pm) This event will span two sites: the Google Community Space and Stamford Bridge (headquarters of the Chelsea Football Club) Google Community Space: Google, Belgrave House, 76 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TQ, UK Chelsea FC Stamford Bridge: Stamford Bridge, Fulham Rd, Fulham, London SW6 1HS, UK Let me know if we can provide any other information. Have a good one! 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Call is open for two more weeks. https://cfp.conference.accu.org/ -- Russel. =========================================== Dr Russel Winder t: +44 20 7585 2200 41 Buckmaster Road m: +44 7770 465 077 London SW11 1EN, UK w: www.russel.org.uk -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: signature.asc Type: application/pgp-signature Size: 833 bytes Desc: This is a digitally signed message part URL: From mail at timgolden.me.uk Fri Oct 26 05:13:44 2018 From: mail at timgolden.me.uk (Tim Golden) Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2018 10:13:44 +0100 Subject: [python-uk] November London Python Dojo Message-ID: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-python-code-dojo-season-10-episode-3-tickets-51866261384 The London Python Code Dojo is back next Thursday, the 1st of November at 6:30pm. Gazprom (GM&T) are hosting us for the first time at their offices near Regents Park: 20 Triton St, London NW1 3BF We will have our usual mixture of socialising, and hacking on silly problems. For those who wish, there will be post-Dojo socialising in a nearby pub. And of course the O'Reilly book give away. What is a dojo? A coding dojo is a safe place (we use the PyCon UK code of conduct) to deliberately practise and develop your coding skills, and perhaps learn something new too. We don't really (read: never) stick to a strict dojo format but rather brainstorm ideas for problems to solve, choosing one by popular, if complicated, vote, and then break into teams courtesy of the London Python Dojo Fully Patented Numbering Scheme for an hour and a half of furious coding (at least, furious something). To wrap the evening up each team does a ?show and tell?, and end with drinks in the pub. All programming abilities welcome, we have diverse attendees ranging from beginners to core Python contributors!