Re: [python-uk] PSF Python Developer Survey 2018

You're welcome! On 10/10/18 14:08, Nick Sarbicki wrote: > Just to be contrarian I'm going to thank you for sharing the survey, I > do appreciate the communication regardless of grammar, even if I have > already filled it out! signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature

[python-uk] PSF Python Developer Survey 2018

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 ques

Re: [python-uk] Farewell, relocating to Italy and looking for a remote job

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.gra.

[python-uk] PyGame "art" grant

Hi Folks, Rene Dudfield (formerly of this parish) is the maintainer of PyGame. He's just announced a grant for Python people who do "art" / creative projects. Please share this news far and wide and/or (if you feel you qualify) apply for the grant yourself. Full details here: http://renesd.blogs

Re: [python-uk] Using your Python career to make the world a better place (for real!)

Folks, I've worked with Steve over the course of several years. For instance, he designed the snakes used extensively by PyCon UK but which were originally for the education track and creation of educational resources (and they're released as a free-to-use community resource too). We've also worke

Re: [python-uk] Fwd: [PSF-Community] Python Software Foundation Survey

On 03/07/18 12:37, Jon Ribbens wrote Sorry, couldn't do it - in common with most surveys, it's far too badly written to be answerable in any meaningful way. Generally by the time I get to the third unanswerable question I give up. :-( I'm not responsible for the survey, but I can give feedback

[python-uk] Fwd: [PSF-Community] Python Software Foundation Survey

Hi Folks, The PSF would like to know what you know about the PSF. If I say any more, I'll defeat the object of the questionnaire linked to in the forwarded email below. The more answers we get from the Python community, the more voices are heard. Please consider taking just a moment or two t

[python-uk] Quick! EuroPython CfP is open (for only two weeks)

Hi Folks, https://blog.europython.eu/post/173666124852/europython-2018-call-for-proposals-cfp-is-open The wonderfully cosmopolitan and friendly EuroPython is happening in Edinburgh *the week before the Edinburgh Festival starts*. Because of various reasons things have been slow off the mark this

[python-uk] Do you use Python..? (Of course you do...)

Hi Folks, Time for a guilt trip that can easily be countered by a small and painless transaction (skip to the end for the link)... ;-) Do you use Python? (Of course you do!) It's cool to benefit from such a great ecosystem & related infrastructure, right..? As you're all aware, the Python Softw

Re: [python-uk] Burning desire to watch cataract surgery?

Iris you could have given us more details... (BTW, plenty more where that came from...) :-) N. On 13/10/17 14:36, Hansel Dunlop wrote: > He's getting to the heart of the matter > > On Fri, Oct 13, 2017 at 2:30 PM, Richard Barran > mailto:rich...@arbee-design.co.uk>> wrote: > > I see what

Re: [python-uk] [pyconuk] PyCon UK 2017: schedule, and last chance to get tickets

Exactly... we should be very grateful to have such a hard working team of volunteers led by Peter. Well done to all of you for creating what looks to be the best PyCon UK ever. N. On 06/10/17 13:35, Tim Golden wrote: > On 06/10/2017 12:58, Peter Inglesby wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> On behalf of the P

Re: [python-uk] (London) Looking for venues for Python Projects Night

Hackpcaes in London? E.g. EagleLabs (https://labs.uk.barclays/)..? N. On 04/10/17 17:15, S Walker wrote: > Good morning, > It's been a while since the last Projects Night, but I'd like to get > them going again. Unfortunately, I'm a little short of venues at the moment. > > In case you don't kno

Re: [python-uk] Data-science flavoured back end engineer required for proptech startup

On 26/09/17 17:38, m...@mebassett.info wrote: > Forgive me for adding the chorus of job postings on this mailing list. Legitimate job postings are entirely within the remit of this group. No need to apologise. :-) signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature

Re: [python-uk] Nominate someone for the John Pinner awards.

On 11/09/17 12:19, Russel Winder wrote: > BTW I am also in that picture on your blog post. :-) I noticed... there are many familiar faces who I now call friends. N. signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature ___ python-uk mailing list pytho

Re: [python-uk] Nominate someone for the John Pinner awards.

Hi Russel, Hello Everyone, That's very kind of you. However, I've just posted the following article on my personal blog that explains why Peter and I shouldn't be nominated (as well as why the award was created): http://ntoll.org/article/saying-thank-you It boils down to this: the John Pinner aw

[python-uk] Nominate someone for the John Pinner awards.

Hi Folks, I'd like to bring your attention to the inaugural John Pinner awards for community service. If you're in the UK and/or know people in the UK who contribute to the UK's Python community, please nominate them for a John Pinner Community Award. The press release is here: http://uk.python.

Re: [python-uk] Discount code for PyCon PL to Python community in UK

I'd also like to back up Peter here: PyCon PL is a fun conference in a *HUGE* spa hotel in the Polish countryside just south of Warsaw (I've been twice). The tracks are all in English and this year, our very own Lord Mauve (Dan Pope) will be giving a keynote. Best wishes, N. On 26/07/17 22:58, P

Re: [python-uk] The UK Python Association

Hahahaha... hear-here :-) N. On 26/07/17 14:13, Tim Golden wrote: > (*cough* > https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/6690/hear-hear-or-here-here) > > But I definitely echo the sentiment! > > TJG > > On 26/07/2017 14:06, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: >> Here h

Re: [python-uk] The UK Python Association

Here here... N. On 26/07/17 13:48, Zeth wrote: > Indeed thanks to both. > > On 26 Jul 2017 13:36, "Daniele Procida" > wrote: > > On Wed, Jul 26, 2017, Peter Inglesby > wrote: > > >I'd like to thank Owen Campbell for the ha

[python-uk] One of our own as an inspiring woman in tech...

Hi Folks, You may not realise, but our very own Carrie Anne Philbin has been nominated for this year's award as an inspiring woman in tech. We all know she's an inspiring woman in tech *anyway* but if you believe her contributions to our community, education and diversity in technology deserve cel

Re: [python-uk] [pyconuk] Launching PyCon UK

Thank you Peter and everyone else involved in PyCon UK. You're doing an amazing job and I'm really looking forward to it! Best wishes, N. On Mon, 2017-07-03 at 09:04 +0100, Peter Inglesby wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I'm delighted to announce that tickets for PyCon UK 2017 are now on > sale from o

Re: [python-uk] Announcing uk.python.org

Hurrah! N. On 28/04/17 11:02, Peter Inglesby wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm delighted to announce uk.python.org , a new > website that brings together news and events from the Python community > in the UK. We're also sending out a monthly newsletter, which you can > sign up to v

Re: [python-uk] Python West Midlands needs you! - A call for talks and tutors

Assuming I'm free of family commitments (or maybe I could bring one of my sons who is interested in this sort of thing), I could do a practical MicroPython workshop with various devices. N. On 25/04/17 17:37, Stephen Hawkes wrote: > Hi Nick, > > You’re totally right - it’s huge! > Here’s the det

Re: [python-uk] Python West Midlands needs you! - A call for talks and tutors

The West Midlands is a big place. Where will it be, and when on the Saturday will it start? It's school half term so I'll be in sunny Shropshire (i.e. in the WM). How can I help? N. On 25/04/17 14:27, Stephen Hawkes wrote: > Hi there, > > We’re looking forward to hosting another Python West Mid

[python-uk] Summer training (from India with love)

Hi Folks, Please pass this onto anyone you may know who'd benefit from this. Since the mid-00's Kushal Das has been running free online training courses delivered via IRC for beginner programmers in India. When I spoke at PyCon India in 2015 and asked the assembled conference how many of them had

[python-uk] New London MicroPython meetup

Hi Folks, Someone (not me) has started a London MicroPython Meetup. I think this is wonderful! If this interests you too, sign up here: https://www.meetup.com/London-MicroPython-Meetup/ Yay! N. signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature _

[python-uk] I'm looking for (contract) work.

Hi Folks, So with my book deadline on Wednesday I've procrastinated this morning by thinking about what my next gig might be. If you know of anyone who needs a senior Python contractor, do let me know..! It's easy for me to commute to central London, although I'd welcome remote contracts too. My

Re: [python-uk] Volunteers needed test/break the ALPHA Python micro:bit blocks

On 07/03/17 10:18, William Mayor wrote: > Is there anything we could take a crack at? > Careful what you ask for. ;-) I was really impressed by your student's work. Please let me know when you do it again - I'd love to see what they get up to. In terms of what you could do, it's a bit of a long

Re: [python-uk] Volunteers needed test/break the ALPHA Python micro:bit blocks

On 07/03/17 10:34, Russel Winder wrote: > Is this related to or different from the Microsoft micro:bit > programming environment – which I saw at NorDevCon a couple of weeks > back and it is quite good. > Nope, it's nothing to do with PXT (created by Microsoft from their TouchDevelop platform). W

Re: [python-uk] Volunteers needed test/break the ALPHA Python micro:bit blocks

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[python-uk] Volunteers needed test/break the ALPHA Python micro:bit blocks

Hi Folks, Several of us have been busy hacking together a blockly based UI for MicroPython on the BBC micro:bit (thanks Carlos). The ALPHA version can be found here and it needs people to take it for a test drive (just click on the blocks icon and you'll find something that looks like Blockly / S

Re: [python-uk] Become my colleague!

On 09/02/17 13:55, Daniele Procida wrote: > Hi folks. > > Just in case what you were thinking was "I wish I could work with Daniele", > well, now you can. > > We're hiring a Python/Django/Docker Site Reliability Engineer: >

Re: [python-uk] What trends should we watch Python during 2017..?

me to work on my DHT project (drogulus) and migrate it to the new syntax. Who knows, I may even get it to actually work. ;-) N. On 07/12/16 12:20, Cory Benfield (Lukasa) wrote: > >> On 7 Dec 2016, at 11:24, Nicholas H.Tollervey >> wrote: >> >> Care to add anything else..

[python-uk] What trends should we watch Python during 2017..?

I've been asked to answer this. I've already replied but I wonder what the wider community think..? My response mentioned: * MicroPython bringing Python to embedded / IoT communities (and such communities into the Python world). * Python 2 / Python 3 (a perennial) * Python in education: with th

Re: [python-uk] 2 Principle Engineer roles in London up to £95k

This topic comes around every couple of years or so... If memory serves me correctly, most people have thus far agreed posting jobs is fine (assuming they're comprehensively described and not obvious recruitment spam). On 07/12/16 11:16, Kaitlyn Tierney wrote: > I’m happy not to have recruitment m

Re: [python-uk] python-uk Digest, Vol 160, Issue 6

python-uk-ow...@python.org <mailto:python-uk-ow...@python.org> > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of python-uk digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > >1. Re: 2 Princi

Re: [python-uk] 2 Principle Engineer roles in London up to £95k

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Re: [python-uk] 2 Principle Engineer roles in London up to £95k

On 06/12/16 12:31, Andy Robinson wrote: > Yes, but if the job involves "engineering" peoples' principles, it's a > bit worrying. Depending on your level of cynicism that could apply to all sorts of professions: from teachers via priests and "marketing types" to politicians. signature.asc Descri

Re: [python-uk] 2 Principle Engineer roles in London up to £95k

On 06/12/16 11:53, Matthew Webber wrote: > He probably did. It was a subtle dig at the recruiter mixing up > "principle" and "principal". How do you know they don't want a philosopher/Pythonista..? Having principles is important y'know... ;-) signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature

[python-uk] Roadmap for Mu - a beginner's editor

Hi Folks, Apologies for cross posting - but these email lists contain people who may be interested in or who may already know about Mu - an editor for beginner programmers that was written as part of the BBC micro:bit project. I've promised this for a while and have finally got round to writing i

Re: [python-uk] BBC micro:bit hardware released under open license

i > hats). Who would be the best person to ask about that, Jonny? > > On 19 October 2016 at 15:26, Nicholas H.Tollervey <mailto:nt...@ntoll.org>> wrote: > > Here: http://tech.microbit.org/ > > Please upvote this on HN: > > https://news.ycombinator.co

[python-uk] BBC micro:bit hardware released under open license

Here: http://tech.microbit.org/ Please upvote this on HN: https://news.ycombinator.com/edit?id=12744016 Yay... you can't imagine how happy I am this is all finally out there... everything is open and anyone can go make a micro:bit. N. signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature

Re: [python-uk] Educator-Developer forum

The Python Software Foundation is in the process of setting up a pythonineducation.org website (or pyedu.io). Perhaps a Slack channel would be an appropriate solution for this forum? N. On 20/09/16 09:16, Leo Huckvale wrote: > Hi all, > > At the "Adopt a Teacher/Developer" session at PyCon UK

Re: [python-uk] job postings to this list

ill send a further email to the list, each and every time you >> click it. Although perhaps third time's a charm? >> <https://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-uk/2013-January/002760.html> >> >> You have been warned! >> >> >>

Re: [python-uk] job postings to this list

On 01/09/16 22:49, Chris Withers wrote: > Hi All, > > What's the current state of play with job ads and this list? > > Last I knew, they weren't allowed. Seems to be the majority of list > content now... > > Chris > > ___ > python-uk mailing list > py

Re: [python-uk] Fwd: News about Rob Collins

Peter, This is very sad news. :-( I remember Rob giving me a massage in Florence. As he was doing so he explained that his massage-a-thons were the second highest source of donated income for the PSF. A truly wonderful result for which Rob should be congratulated. I also appreciated the good grac

Re: [python-uk] Volunteers wanted for an academic project

Hi Deborah, Sounds intriguing. You've told us what the skill-set is but not much else about the project. For people to get a better sense of the time commitment and skill level you need, can you let us know what you're expecting? For example, it *could* be something really simple for an experien

Re: [python-uk] Coding "Bootcamps"

For what it's worth... my degrees in music and philosophy are the best investment of time and effort I ever made. I use the skills I learned whilst taking those courses *every* day in my job as a programmer and I also believe I'm a better person as a result. My computing degree, on the other hand,

Re: [python-uk] Coding "Bootcamps"

On 18/05/16 15:52, Zeth wrote: > I know theology is much more > practical than philosophy but I am sure the same logic applies* I just snorted out my tea while laughing... :-D N. signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature ___ python-uk mail

Re: [python-uk] Coding "Bootcamps"

On 18/05/16 12:57, Steve Holden wrote: > No, it's chaotic here. And you? S > > Steve Holden > I'm fine. Working from home today so avoiding the London commute. :-P #off-by-one signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature ___ python-uk mai

Re: [python-uk] Coding "Bootcamps"

On 18/05/16 11:44, Paulo Benatto wrote: > https://codebar.io/ > +1 I've heard great things about codebar.io But also, what Hansel said. :-) N. signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org htt

Re: [python-uk] Coding "Bootcamps"

As someone with a background in Philosophy I can see where your friend is coming from. ;-) As far as I can tell, the bootcamps are not worth the money for the following reasons: * They're expensive for what you get. * They're all about cramming facts. * They teach specific technologies rather tha

Re: [python-uk] Help solve a few riddles

Anand, that's a good problem to have! :-) N. On 29/04/16 09:04, Anand Kumria wrote: > Hi all, > > From the looks of things, quite a few of you enjoy solving riddles! > > I believe I have replied to everyone who sent me an email - however this > morning Thunderbird upgraded itself. And quite a n

Re: [python-uk] PyCon UK 2016

Yay congratulations to all involved! N. On 27/04/16 10:51, Peter Inglesby wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I’m delighted to announce the launch of PyCon UK 2016 > ! > > The conference will run from 15th-19th September at Cardiff City Hall >

[python-uk] Anyone in Maidstone or Worthing tomorrow / Wednesday?

Hi Folks, I'm afraid I've cocked up. With the release of the micro:bit tomorrow and illness in the family I've dropped the ball for two CAS teacher/developer workshops. The first is *tomorrow* at Maidstone Grammar School. The second is in Worthing. All you'll need do is turn up at around 4pm to h

[python-uk] Calling Norwich-ish Pythonistas for Monday at 4:30

Hi Folks, If you remember, I asked for volunteers to help teachers in some workshops. I've been organising these "off list" with those who stepped up and they've been going rather well. However, there's always a spanner in the works. I've just found out that the University of Herts (who told me

Re: [python-uk] Calling Norwich-ish Pythonistas for Monday at 4:30

On 17/03/16 08:58, Tim Golden wrote: > On 17/03/2016 08:54, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: >> I've just found out that the University of Herts (who told me their >> workshops would be in St.Albans) have organised a workshop in Norwich, >> on Monday at 4:30 pm. Norwich is obv

Re: [python-uk] PyCon UK 2016: Save the Date

Congratulations to all involved in getting the conference this far! I'm really looking forward to it already..! N. On 04/03/16 14:48, Peter Inglesby wrote: > Some advanced warning: PyCon UK 2016 will take place at Cardiff City > Hall from Friday 16th to Monday 19th September, with some additiona

[python-uk] Anyone around for Southampton CAS workshop on the 8th?

Hi Folks, Apologies for the short notice... Mathematics and Science Learning Centre, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ Durrington High School, Worthing, BN13 1JX 4pm-7pm More details of the other events coming soon... N. ___ python-uk mailing list

[python-uk] Tomorrow's London micro:bit / teacher mentoring

Hi Folks, I arrived back from California yesterday and I'm slowly getting through my emails and I've prodded the CAS people. The quick take away is that the session scheduled for tomorrow doesn't require developers. It's turned into a bunch of teachers working out what they'd like to learn about

Re: [python-uk] URGENT: Volunteers for teacher collaboration please... :-)

supportive, but as a grass-roots movement they can only work with those who "step up" as it were. Interested? N. On 17/02/16 17:40, Steve (Gadget) Barnes wrote: > > > On 17/02/2016 08:30, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: >> Hi Folks, >> >> I realise I must sound l

Re: [python-uk] URGENT: Volunteers for teacher collaboration please... :-)

No, I'm not going mad... my email client (Thunderbird) crashed mid-send without saving a draft. :-/ N. On 17/02/16 13:26, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: > Hello Folks, > > Many many thanks for the awesome response. The next steps are... > > * Me: coordinate with CAS > * M

Re: [python-uk] URGENT: Volunteers for teacher collaboration please... :-)

on easiest for me but I'm sure I can wrangle >>>> some >>>> time off if you need someone to trek up the country somewhere... >>>> >>>> On 17 February 2016 at 10:49, Zeth wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Nick, >>>>>

Re: [python-uk] URGENT: Volunteers for teacher collaboration please... :-)

the UK's Python community being made up of such wonderful people. N. On 17/02/16 08:30, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: > Hi Folks, > > I realise I must sound like a stuck record about this sort of thing - > please accept my sincere apologies. > > TL;DR: I need volunteers from ar

Re: [python-uk] URGENT: Volunteers for teacher collaboration please... :-)

t and help master teachers. Hooray for the UK's awesome Python community. N. On 17/02/16 08:30, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: > Hi Folks, > > I realise I must sound like a stuck record about this sort of thing - > please accept my sincere apologies. > > TL;DR: I need volu

Re: [python-uk] URGENT: Volunteers for teacher collaboration please... :-)

On 17/02/16 10:22, Tim Golden wrote: > I can almost certainly do that after work if no-one closer steps up. > (But from their website, the University of Herts appears to be based in > Hatfield. I can't find mention of a St Alban's campus). > Ahh... my mistake. N. signature.asc Description: O

Re: [python-uk] URGENT: Volunteers for teacher collaboration please... :-)

On 17/02/16 09:22, Michael wrote: > BTW, did you mean for Manchester & Southampton to be on the same day? > > Manchester: 23rd March > Southampton: 23rd March > Yes, these are the dates CAS supplied. :-) N. signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature __

Re: [python-uk] URGENT: Volunteers for teacher collaboration please... :-)

On 17/02/16 09:13, Tim Golden wrote: > I could travel to somewhere vaguely accessible from London. Do you have > specific locations? (Herts. is rather a big area, for example, and some > bits of it are closer to me than others). > You're a star! St Albans - it's at the University of Herts. N.

[python-uk] URGENT: Volunteers for teacher collaboration please... :-)

Hi Folks, I realise I must sound like a stuck record about this sort of thing - please accept my sincere apologies. TL;DR: I need volunteers from around the country to support a twilight meetup of teachers happening in various parts of the UK. It's not difficult and likely to be a lot of fun and

[python-uk] Indigogo for tox/pytest

Hi Folks, My buddy Holger was recently telling me about: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/python-testing-sprint-mid-2016/x/4034848#/ If you use pytest or tox please consider supporting their efforts. I notice that a certain Tom Viner (of this parish) is also involved. Go Tom! I just donated!

Re: [python-uk] Last night's dojo (fowl play)

Loving the commit messages in there ;-) N. On 05/02/16 11:41, Matt Wheeler wrote: > Team 2's (almost working (or working perfectly, depending on your > viewpoint)) is at https://github.com/funkyHat/totallylegit > > > Disclaimer: we don't actually think anyone should be deported based on > t

Re: [python-uk] repurposing python-uk artwork

On 31/01/16 19:11, Jonathan Hartley wrote: > Is the fantastic PyCon UK artwork of recent years licensed such that I > could re-use it for my own purposes? > > I've set up a new Python meetup group in my new homeland of Rochester, > Minnesota, USA. I'm going to distribute flyers to promote the grou

Re: [python-uk] repurposing python-uk artwork

On 31/01/16 19:11, Jonathan Hartley wrote: > Is the fantastic PyCon UK artwork of recent years licensed such that I > could re-use it for my own purposes? > > I've set up a new Python meetup group in my new homeland of Rochester, > Minnesota, USA. I'm going to distribute flyers to promote the grou

[python-uk] A MicroPython kickstarter

Folks, Damien is at it again... :-) He's created a version of MicroPython that runs on the ubiquitous ESP8266 WiFi chip (so Pythonic IoT a doddle). If you want to support Python as a first class IoT language then please consider backing this: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/214379695/micro

[python-uk] First dojo of 2016 is next Thursday

Hi Folks, Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-python-code-dojo-season-7-episode-5-tickets-20297254635 They go fast so be sure to sign up soon. We're hosted by Marks and Spencer Digital - so it'll be "not just any dojo" and they do great hospitality. Not to be missed. S

Re: [python-uk] London Python Project Nights

Heads up folks... There's a 90% chance I'll be at the project nights with micro:bits so we can work on this: https://github.com/ntoll/mu :-) Yay! N. On 10/12/15 11:01, Alistair Broomhead wrote: > Next Wednesday is our festive edition of London Python Project Nights, > hosted at Skimlnks as us

Re: [python-uk] Call for London based volunteers - Wednesday 9th December

de of the small apps that were produced > yesterday? I'm interested in particular in those that were using the > accelerometer. Thanks :) > > On 9 December 2015 at 12:02, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: >> On 09/12/15 12:01, Steve Holden wrote: >>> Hi Nick, >>>

Re: [python-uk] Call for London based volunteers - Wednesday 9th December

On 09/12/15 12:01, Steve Holden wrote: > Hi Nick, > > Just as well I cancelled, as I am interviewing a candidate from 5:30 to > 6:30 this evening (talk about throwing me in at the deep end ...). If I > get chance I might try looking in for a few minutes, but I suspect by > then I may be a little t

Re: [python-uk] Call for London based volunteers - Wednesday 9th December

the invite please do let me know. > > All the details about location and timing are in the invite. > > Happy to answer questions..! > > Nicholas. > > On 03/12/15 10:52, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: > > Folks, > > > >

Re: [python-uk] Call for London based volunteers - Wednesday 9th December

Invites sent to those listed below. If you're on the list and don't get the invite please do let me know. All the details about location and timing are in the invite. Happy to answer questions..! Nicholas. On 03/12/15 10:52, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: > Folks, > > You

Re: [python-uk] Call for London based volunteers - Wednesday 9th December

s later today. Best wishes and many thanks once again! N. On 03/12/15 09:17, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: > Hi Folks, > > tl;dr - This is important. Help teachers. Get a micro:bit. 4pm-ish > Wednesday 9th December at the BCS in London. > > This is an opportunity for you to positively

Re: [python-uk] Call for London based volunteers - Wednesday 9th December

On 03/12/15 09:27, a.gra...@gmail.com wrote: > Let's chat about this later (at Dojo). > +1 signature.asc Description: OpenPGP digital signature ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

Re: [python-uk] Call for London based volunteers - Wednesday 9th December

Cory, You're a star! 1 place taken, around 5-ish to go. Roll up, roll up! :-) Also, I forgot to mention that there will be food! N. On 03/12/15 09:20, Cory Benfield (Lukasa) wrote: > >> On 3 Dec 2015, at 09:17, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: >> >> Hi Folks, >&

[python-uk] Call for London based volunteers - Wednesday 9th December

Hi Folks, tl;dr - This is important. Help teachers. Get a micro:bit. 4pm-ish Wednesday 9th December at the BCS in London. This is an opportunity for you to positively affect and contribute to how Python is taught in London's schools. Where London leads the rest of the UK often follows (in terms o

[python-uk] MicroPython / micro:bit at the Novermber London Python Code Dojo

Hi Folks, The next London Python Code Dojo will take place next Thursday (12th November) at 6:30pm in the offices of Hogarth Worldwide. Full details and tickets can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-python-code-dojo-season-7-episode-3-tickets-19418773073 I will be cat-herding

Re: [python-uk] [pyconuk] Open Sourcing MicroPython on the BBC micro:bit

ly and up vote from there: Hacker > News will see that as vote spamming and will remove the link. Instead, please > go to the ‘New’ page of Hacker News and vote it up from there. > > Cory > >> On 20 Oct 2015, at 08:50, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: >> >> Hi Folks, &

Re: [python-uk] Open Sourcing MicroPython on the BBC micro:bit

go to the ‘New’ page of Hacker News and vote it up from there. > > Cory > >> On 20 Oct 2015, at 08:50, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: >> >> Hi Folks, >> >> Some great news. >> >> We've finally been given permission to open-source our work on the

[python-uk] Open Sourcing MicroPython on the BBC micro:bit

Hi Folks, Some great news. We've finally been given permission to open-source our work on the BBC micro:bit (http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/microbit) and be a bit more vocal and public about what we're doing. Damien's announcement can be found here: http://forum.micropython.org/vie

Re: [python-uk] MicroPython / BBC micro:bit at Python user groups in the UK

end of things) as well > - I’m sure Ben will have ideas on making the most of you if you > visit. > > If you’re interested, contact me off list to say what you need from > us, and when might be good for you. > > Tibs > >> On 25 Sep 2015, at 14:25, Nicholas H.Tollervey

Re: [python-uk] MicroPython / BBC micro:bit at Python user groupsin the UK

On 26/09/15 00:07, Michael Grazebrook wrote: > Perhaps we could do a London dojo on MicoPython? I imagine we'd need to > bring around 5 Pyboards to the party. I have one - do others? > > It's fun, cheap and amazingly easy to use - no complex tool chain, just > write 'main.py' to the pyboard like a

[python-uk] MicroPython / BBC micro:bit at Python user groups in the UK

Hi Folks, So the BBC have realised that MicroPython is really a thing that works. They've said they would be up for loaning us micro:bit devices for community events over the Autumn (heavy emphasis on the word *loan* here). :-) If you're interested in having your evening user group become a "hey

[python-uk] PyCon UK - Next year's committee... Could it be you..?

Hi Pythoneers! PyCon UK 2015 is almost upon us and we're already thinking about next year. The most fundamental aspect of this is who will be responsible. To this end, every year at the PyCon UK AGM we vote in a new conference committee. The constitution states that, "The Committee shall be comp

[python-uk] ATTENTION! PyCon UK Programme Published

Hi Folks, Just a quick heads up! We have a provisional conference schedule. You can see it here: http://www.pyconuk.org/schedule/ The usual caveats about it being almost complete and things may change if speakers drop out etc... apply. But, in essence, what you see at that URL is the shape and

Re: [python-uk] In Bilbao at the moment. Anyone else here?

I've just arrived in Bilbao with my wife and daughter. It'll be easiest to ping me on Twitter @ntoll Apparently there's traditional Basque folk dancing just over the river from the "Abando" metro station (in the old town) from 7pm. Lots of cafes and restaurants there too. My AirBnB share with @vo

[python-uk] Trans*Code at PyCon UK

Hello, World! More wonderful news about our community conference! The fantastic folks at Trans*Code will be running a hack-day on the Friday of the conference. Trans*Code is for trans* people and allies who want to draw attention to issues facing the transgender community and women. Participants

Re: [python-uk] Two weeks until full price tickets kick in...

N. On 08/07/15 11:38, Matt Wheeler wrote: > On 17 June 2015 at 08:26, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: >> This year the conference meal is NOT included in the price of the >> ticket. If you want to come along to that event you'll need the £30 >> Conference Meal ticket. >

[python-uk] Django Girls at PyCon UK

Hey Folks! Spread the word... The outstandingly wonderful DjangoGirls will be at PyCon UK. :-) If you're a woman who has never programmed before but would like to know more, come along (for free) and learn how to build websites using the Python programming language and Django web-framework. App

[python-uk] ATTENTION: full price arrives on Wednesday

Hi, Just a friendly reminder that if you want to take advantage of the cheaper "regular" tickets (£165) then you have until 23:59:59 tomorrow. From July 1st they will be replaced by the full priced tickets (£215). Of course, community, science, kids and teachers' tickets will still be available a

[python-uk] Back atcha Naomi Ceder (newly minted Vice Chair of the PSF)

Hi Folks, Naomi has been too self-effacing to mention that the PSF board resolved to appoint her a vice-chair of the PSF. From the minutes of the meeting (https://www.python.org/psf/records/board/minutes/2015-06-08/): RESOLVED, that the Python Software Foundation appoint Naomi Ceder as Vice Chai

Re: [python-uk] Nicholas Tollervey winner of PSF Community Service Award

Hi Folks, Many thanks..! I'm feeling rather chuffed and a little embarrassed. I'm going to make a cup of tea in celebration. Will raise a toast and dunk a biscuit to everyone who has and continues to help with Python in education in the UK. You all deserve an award! N. On 24/06/15 14:31, Naom

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