Wikimediauk-l October 2012

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Wikiconference UK 2013 - comments please
by HJ Mitchell 17 Oct '12

17 Oct '12

The Conference Committee is seeking community input on the final decision for the location for the 2013 AGM. Two venues have been shortlisted - Lincoln College (in Lincoln) and The Lowry (Manchester). I have set up https://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_UK_2013/Venue, which gives all the information about the two venues that can be published. Please have a look at it and offer your thoughts on the talk page - we have set aside two to three weeks for discussion. We will recommend a venue to the board in time for the next board meeting (17 November). In the event that there is no consensus, the Conference Committee will make the final decision, but we would prefer the decision to be made by the community. Sincerely, Harry Mitchell http://enwp.org/User:HJ Phone: 024 7698 0977 Skype: harry_j_mitchell

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Re: [Wikimediauk-l] A message from the Wikimedia UK Board
by joseph seddon 15 Oct '12

15 Oct '12

I would like to commend the board for at least acknowledging that there has been mistakes made. It may lack specifics but for me personally it is much welcomed shift in tone which is a start. I do think that pre-empting the review would be unwise but I do ask that the board publish the terms of reference for the review as soon as possible. We need to try to do this as open from the start and knowing the extent and nature of the review is key to achieving this. I would like to echo the suggestion of an advisory or audit board. Its a suggestion that I had universal support on previous board. A lack of time has for the most part delayed this but I think its worth the board putting some time into this. Seddon

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A message from the Wikimedia UK Board
by fabian＠unpopular.org.uk 15 Oct '12

15 Oct '12

Tom, Please re-read the statement. The board: a) acknowledges mistakes have been made b) acknowledges that those mistakes have had a damaging impact c) identified a process (the review) which will not only look closely at what went on, but will produce "clear recommendations which will help us follow best practice in every area of governance". I think you bring very important insights which can and should help get WMUK to where it needs to be. However I don't think you help people grasp the importance of what you suggest when you take umbrage where it is not necessary. all the best Fabian (User:Leutha) Tom Dalton wrote: >The board needs to learn how to write a statement that actually says >something... > >Apologising for mistakes is meaningless if you don't acknowledge what >those mistakes are. This statement comes across as defensive and empty >of actual content. > >What have you done wrong? What are you doing about fixing the problems >caused by those mistakes and making sure similar mistakes don't happen >again? That's what people want to know. If you want to wait until the >review is complete before going into details, then say that. Don't .post this kind of meaningless drivel.

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Urgent: Drinks with Sue Gardener, Garfield, Asaf & WMUK
by Richard Symonds 14 Oct '12

14 Oct '12

All, Sue Gardner, from the WMF, is in our office today, along with a few others (Garfield and Asaf from the WMF). She's keen to meet UK Wikipedians for a drink - is anyone available for drinks in the Old Street area of London this afternoon/evening? If so, drop me an email directly! Richard Symonds Wikimedia UK 0207 065 0992 Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.*

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September 2012 report
by Stevie Benton 13 Oct '12

13 Oct '12

Hello everyone, Just a gentle reminder that if you have anything to add to the WMUK report for September 2012, please do so this week. I'll be sending the report out at the beginning of next week. You can find it at http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Reports/2012/September Many thanks, Stevie -- Stevie Benton Communications Organiser Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 20 7065 0993 / +44 (0) 7803 505 173 @StevieBenton Wikimedia UK is the operating name of Wiki UK Limited, a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.

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BBC Radio 4 comedy - Bigipedia
by Stevie Benton 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

Hello everyone, I just wondered if anyone else had heard of the Radio 4 comedy, Bigipedia? Take a listen and see if any of it sounds familiar... http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b012l2z5/Bigipedia_Series_2_Bigipedia_… Enjoy! Stevie -- Stevie Benton Communications Organiser Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 20 7065 0993 / +44 (0) 7803 505 173 @StevieBenton Wikimedia UK is the operating name of Wiki UK Limited, a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.

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Independent review: timetable
by Andy Mabbett 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

What is the timetable for the forthcoming "independent review"? -- Andy Mabbett @pigsonthewing http://pigsonthewing.org.uk

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London Wikimeet, November 11th and Wikimedia UK 4th Anniversary.
by Gordon Joly 11 Oct '12

11 Oct '12

Is it now agreed that the London Wikimeet will be the time to celebrate four years of Wikimedia UK (5th November 2008)? WIKIMEDIA U.K. Company No. 06741827 Are there any funds to support a special meetup (Jon)? Is the current default venue suitable? There has been some discussion on the meetup page... http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetup/London/63 Gordo

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[Consultation] Members strategy and members survey
by Katherine Bavage 11 Oct '12

11 Oct '12

Good morning everyone! If you have time do look at pages on the UK Wiki about the direction Wikimedia UK's membership can take in future. Here is the page<https://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/WMUK_membership_survey_-_suggestions_and_comm…>discussing the kinds of things you think a survey to members should cover - I'd like to get the survey developed soon so contributions made now would be very timely, and I can put up a draft of the survey questions when I've written for further comment. Here is the page <https://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:RecentChanges> with some initial thoughts on building a membership strategy - all comments welcome, including links to previous meeting minutes or otherwise that you think should be considered. Many thanks, -- *Katherine Bavage * *Fundraising Manager * *Wikimedia UK* +44 20 7065 0949 Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.*

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An interesting blog from Africa.
by Jon Davies 11 Oct '12

11 Oct '12

http://joeldmitchell.com/?p=17 -- *Jon Davies - Chief Executive Wikimedia UK*. Mobile (0044) 7803 505 169 tweet @jonatreesdavies Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). Telephone (0044) 207 065 0990. Visit http://www.wikimedia.org.uk/ and @wikimediauk

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