[Imc-uk-features] UK Indymedia Network Meeting - its still on and you're invited!

[Notts Indymedia]

Eh Up Everyone,

Just an email from Nottingham to say that the UK Indymedia Network 
Meeting is still happening here as planned on 9/10th Feb. You are all 
invited and it would be good to see a lot of people there, so we can 
hopefully move some things forward, as well as meeting face to face..

A couple of points:

1. If you haven't registered, please do so on the wiki, so we have an 
indication of how many might turn up: 
https://docs.indymedia.org/view/Local/UkNetworkMeeting2008Who

2. The progam will kick off on Saturday at 10am so people are welcome 
(encouraged) to come on Friday evening. Food will be ready from 
6.30/7ish, but might go soon, unless you let us know you're on the way..

3. Any questions/ requirements, please email us at notts @ indymedia.org

Full details of the network meeting can be found on the wiki:
https://docs.indymedia.org/view/Local/UkNetworkMeeting2008
https://docs.indymedia.org/view/Local/NottsNetworkMeeting2008Info

Hope to see you all on the 8th..

Cheers, Wietse

(one of Notts Indymedia)

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Network Meeting details from the wiki:

* Aim Of The Network Meeting

- Engage new people in the UK IMC Network
- Look at new ways of organising, communicating and empowering network 
members to create new iniciatives within the network
- Resolve difficulties over editorial decisions

* About The Venue

The Sumac Centre is a self managed and coop owned social centre. A place 
for the community to come together, socialise, and work together towards 
many aspects of social change. It provides resources for community 
groups and individuals interested in and campaigning for human rights, 
animal rights, environmental protection, peace, and social justice 
worldwide. It actively promotes mutual aid and co-operation. The Sumac 
Centre receives no regular funding and exists purely through the hard 
work of over 50 volunteers from the local community. For more info see: 
http://www.sumac.org.uk

* How To Get There

Sumac Centre,
245 Gladstone Street,
Forest Fields,
Nottingham,
NG7 6HX,
0845 458 9595

See Sumac website for directions: http://www.veggies.org.uk/sumac/map.html

* Program

Please see the wiki: 
https://docs.indymedia.org/view/Local/UkNetworkMeeting2008#Program

* Food

Food will be provided by Veggies Catering Campaign, volunteer-led, a 
community-based, social enterprise, promoting vegan catering and 
supporting campaigns for animal rights, environmental protection and 
social justice since 1984. Veggies were awarded the 'Best Vegan Caterer' 
award by the Vegan Society for second successive year in Dec'07. Be sure 
to get meal tickets on registration - suggested donation £10 for all 
meals and constant tea/coffee! Yummy cakes available to buy! More at 
http://www.veggies.org.uk

On Friday evening the food will provided by the 'Small World Kitchen', 
on Saturday evening by the 'Peoples Kitchen'.

* Meetings

Most meetings will take place at the Sumac Centre, although some can 
take place in the main accomodation space during the day. The Sumac 
Centre can divide its main room so two meetings can happen at the same 
time.

* Accomodation
 A large space near the Sumac Centre is provided for (sleeping) 
accomodation. It is advised to bring your own mat and sleeping bag. If 
you have any special needs/ questions/ requests please get in touch. 
(see contact details below)

* Wifi

Wireless internet is available in and around the Sumac Centre as well as 
a couple of desktop machines.

* Dogs

Please leave your dogs, cats, rats, and other furries at home..

* Contact

Any suggestions about the program/meetings etc, email:
imc-uk-network @ lists.indymedia.org
Any practical questions about the gathering (accomodation/food), email:
notts @ indymedia.org