Re: FLOSSIE WAS Re: [Dfey-nw-discuss] Fwd: [SC.LUG] [Fwd: FLOSSIE Conference 2009 - dates announced]]

[Tim Dobson]

Tim Dobson wrote:
> If more of us are interested, I'm happy to email the relevant people and 
> asking whether they would be willing to introduce a concessionary rate 
> for those *on the receiving end* of full time education.
>
> Obviously, I don't know if that will get us anywhere, but I for one 
> can't spend 70 -> 85 pounds + accommodation + travel when I am 
> unemployed and in full time education.
>
> For those taking home a salary at the end of the month, I think things 
> are different but these prices are evidently not aimed at us and so I 
> think it is at least worth pointing out to the organisers that we find 
> the price prohibitive.

After positive (offlist) feedback on this issue I have initiated 
correspondence.

I will keep you informed of developments.

Tim

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