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Les Pounder highlights countrywide tech meetups in October.
The last weekend of October 2017 is one of many choices. Across the UK there will be three main events. First off, PyConUK (http://2017.pyconuk.org) returns to Cardiff for four days of Python-related content. This year we see the return of the Raspberry Jam, offering families the chance to get hands-on with Python and the Raspberry Pi, and work with Python developers, but new for 2017 we see the Raspberry Pi Foundation running its Picademy training course. Picademy at PyConUK is a great idea and we’ll sure that it’ll help teachers make contacts with Pythonistas!
The second event that weekend is Mozilla’s Festival, known as MozFest ( www.mozillafestival.org). MozFest is three days of talks, workshops and demonstrations that centre around the open web. LXF was there last year and it was great to see an entire section of the event dedicated, and run by children. These children curated their own content and ran a great programme of events that covered Raspberry Pi, virtual reality and radio broadcasts. Expect more this year!
The third and final event is Craft Council Make Shift Do event ( www.craftscouncil.org.uk/what-wedo/makeshiftdo), which is taking place in Maker/Hack spaces around the UK. This two-day event offers attendees the chance to show what their space offers via a series of projects, which can be funded via the Craft Council. This is an important event to help bring new members to your space, something that will bring fresh ideas, views and much-needed funding.
It’s going to be a busy weekend no matter where you are! Enjoy and don’t forget to tell us about your events!