Re: [Fsuk-manchester] Vote on future meeting space

[Lucy]

Hi Steven

Yes, it's a lovely space and very convenient. Just not so open to
community groups right now..

We've been meeting there once a month for over a year but due to
funding reallocation/cuts this year (as of April 09) they have cut
back the time available for community groups like MFS. This means that
we would only be able to use their space every other month and would
have to leave by 8pm (they are quite strict about times too). In a
vote held a month or so ago, MFS members decided that they'd rather
meet somewhere else..

Which brings us to the current situation.


2009/5/27 Steven Flower <address@hidden>:
> I thought this was interesting, regarding a venue in central Manchester with
> lots of bandwidth and open to ideas from groups...
>
> http://audioboo.fm/boos/24850-at-the-mdda-manchester
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> (apols if the streaming app is not free software)
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> Thanks
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> Steven
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> 2009/5/25 Lucy <address@hidden>
>>
>> Manchester Free Software is still looking for a future meeting space.
>> The admin team and I have been looking round for suitable venues, but
>> with little success.
>> We've ruled out most places on our list, although, we are still
>> waiting to hear back from the University of Manchester and the
>> Manchester Met Uni.
>>
>> This has left us with two choices: the BBC on Oxford Road or the Lass
>> O'Gowrie around the corner on Charles Street.
>>
>> The most recent meeting was at the Lass O'Gowrie pub and in my opinion
>> it was a very nice venue. I've spoken to the manager and he has said
>> that we could hire the upstairs room, that we were in on Tuesday, for
>> £5 an hour (so £10 a meeting) if we make regular bookings. This could
>> be paid for from the group's current funds, particularly if people buy
>> more books!
>>
>> I've not spoken to Ian recently about using the BBC again, but I
>> believe he's still keen for us to hold meetings there.
>>
>> Therefore, I propose that we arrange to meet at one of these locations
>> for the June, July and August meetings. Please vote now to indicate
>> which you'd prefer. The poll is at http://doodle.com/nkysqdfs9dpip9u8.
>> Voting will be open until the end of May.
>>
>> Alternatively, if you know of any other venues, please tell us!
>>
>> Lucy
>>
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