Wikimediauk-l April 2014

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Lessons fromGhana
by fabian＠unpopular.org.uk 04 Apr '14

04 Apr '14

Hi all, Yes thanks to Rupert for posting this. And thanks to Fae for stepping in and involving the WMGH folks. And of course thanks to the WMGH folks for mobilising so effectively despite all the confusion. I think Felix hit the nail on the head when he said: "Although I personally think it was successful, I generally reason that an event like this should be directed through the local Wikimedia community. This helps create our identity and reliefs doubts about what we do here. We must be the noticed as the frontiers for Wikimedia; this will enable people to learn that we are their link to Wikimedia here in Ghana and no need to look else where." If WMUK has learnt that lesson, then that will be a big step forward. all the best Fabian User:Leutha > Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2014 17:48:40 +0100 > From: Chris Keating <chriskeatingwiki(a)gmail.com> > To: UK Wikimedia mailing list <wikimediauk-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> > Subject: Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Fwd: [Wikimedia-GH] Report on "Talking > Wikipedia in Ghana" > Message-ID: > <CAFche1qsyxC5VP=eoht8RRkCPMfpn5XpfK-9w5yC31U1XHOGLQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Thanks for forwarding, Rupert! > > Good to hear the event worked well and glad to hear from Jon that we're > exploring future collaboration with the Ghanaian Wikimedia community. > > Chris > On 4 Apr 2014 14:00, "rupert THURNER" <rupert.thurner(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Fyi >> ---------- Weitergeleitete Nachricht ---------- >> Von: "Felix Nartey" <flixtey(a)gmail.com> >> Datum: 04.04.2014 14:02 >> Betreff: [Wikimedia-GH] Report on "Talking Wikipedia in Ghana" >> An: "Planning Wikimedia Ghana Chapter" >> <wikimedia-gh(a)lists.wikimedia.org> >> >> Greetings all >> >> Last Saturday, Enock Nyamador, Raphael Berkye, Michael Mettle, Timothy >> Quarshie and I attended the Talk Wikipedia in Ghana event held by Kwaku, >> a >> Ghanaian but UK based Wikimedian. >> >> The event was one that I would say, was necessary and beneficial to all >> that were present. Basic thoughts about Wikipedia and how we can >> contribute >> locally were also touched on. Our presence was immediately known because >> of >> appearance in the T-shirts. Reverence was given to the PWMGH community. >> He >> intermittently sought our views on questions been asked and gave us the >> opportunity to pitch what the community here in Ghana does. We were also >> given the platform to have A hands on edit, where we took the entire >> audience through basic editing. >> >> Although I personally think it was successful, I generally reason that >> an >> event like this should be directed through the local Wikimedia >> community. >> This helps create our identity and reliefs doubts about what we do here. >> We >> must be the noticed as the frontiers for Wikimedia; this will enable >> people >> to learn that we are their link to Wikimedia here in Ghana and no need >> to >> look else where. >> >> We were able to recruit as usual, given the opportunity to meet with the >> folks at the open source community in Ghana and a few goodies grabBED >> for >> the community's use, which means more goodies for you!! >> Best >> -- >> >> >> >> *Felix Nartey | DSE CAL Bank Ltd. | Co-manager GBG TEMA >> <https://plus.google.com/u/0/106882654487622047846/posts> **| Wikimedian >> | About me <http://about.me/felix.nartey> | +233 263 564043 >> <%2B233%20263%20564043> **| **Check out!! <http://goo.gl/4oHJeQ>* >> >> >> >> >>

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Fwd: [Wikimedia-GH] Report on "Talking Wikipedia in Ghana"
by rupert THURNER 04 Apr '14

04 Apr '14

Fyi ---------- Weitergeleitete Nachricht ---------- Von: "Felix Nartey" <flixtey(a)gmail.com> Datum: 04.04.2014 14:02 Betreff: [Wikimedia-GH] Report on "Talking Wikipedia in Ghana" An: "Planning Wikimedia Ghana Chapter" <wikimedia-gh(a)lists.wikimedia.org> Greetings all Last Saturday, Enock Nyamador, Raphael Berkye, Michael Mettle, Timothy Quarshie and I attended the Talk Wikipedia in Ghana event held by Kwaku, a Ghanaian but UK based Wikimedian. The event was one that I would say, was necessary and beneficial to all that were present. Basic thoughts about Wikipedia and how we can contribute locally were also touched on. Our presence was immediately known because of appearance in the T-shirts. Reverence was given to the PWMGH community. He intermittently sought our views on questions been asked and gave us the opportunity to pitch what the community here in Ghana does. We were also given the platform to have A hands on edit, where we took the entire audience through basic editing. Although I personally think it was successful, I generally reason that an event like this should be directed through the local Wikimedia community. This helps create our identity and reliefs doubts about what we do here. We must be the noticed as the frontiers for Wikimedia; this will enable people to learn that we are their link to Wikimedia here in Ghana and no need to look else where. We were able to recruit as usual, given the opportunity to meet with the folks at the open source community in Ghana and a few goodies grabBED for the community’s use, which means more goodies for you!! Best -- *Felix Nartey | DSE CAL Bank Ltd. | Co-manager GBG TEMA <https://plus.google.com/u/0/106882654487622047846/posts> **| Wikimedian | About me <http://about.me/felix.nartey> | +233 263 564043 <%2B233%20263%20564043> **| **Check out!! <http://goo.gl/4oHJeQ>* _______________________________________________ Wikimedia-GH mailing list Wikimedia-GH(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh

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Foundation's Annual Plan in plain English
by Jon Davies 04 Apr '14

04 Apr '14

A really useful document Ongoing work areas at the Foundation.<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:APG/Proposals/2013-2014_round2/Wikim…> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:APG/Proposals/2013-2014_round2/Wikim…> -- *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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Cambridge meetup Saturday 17 May
by Charles Matthews 03 Apr '14

03 Apr '14

The next Cambridge meetup: the page is at https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetup/Cambridge/22 Do come! Charles

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Bank of England releases letters from prisoners convicted of forging notes
by Richard Symonds 03 Apr '14

03 Apr '14

See http://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/apr/03/bank-of-england-letters-pri… . These notes, at http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/archive/Pages/digitalcontent/archivedocs/fre…, would be a good addition to Wikisource or Commons, due to their age, if someone were so inclined to upload them! 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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Ornithological dilemma
by Richard Symonds 03 Apr '14

03 Apr '14

All, I have a member of the public who has been having a few troubles with getting an article corrected. It's not a company or anything similar: just a member of the public. He's telephoned the office and we've had a chat, and I've said that I'll try to put him in touch with a volunteer who can help. As such, I need a volunteer who can walk an elderly gentleman through who Wikipedia works, and review the article to make sure it's accurate! Anyone who has an interest in ornithology or ornithological history would be particularly interested in taking this up, I think. Let me know if you can help! 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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Letter to MEPs on copyright
by Stevie Benton 02 Apr '14

02 Apr '14

Hello everyone. You may be interested to note that Wikimedia UK is writing to all 73 UK MEPs regarding copyright. In line with the work we've done with the Free Knowledge Advocacy Group EU (group of European Wikimedia chapters) we are looking for support for change in three areas: freedom of panorama; public domain of publicly-funded works; and use of orphan works. If you'd like to see the letter, it's here<https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/File:Letter_to_MEPs_with_images.pdf>. It will be going out next week (with a couple of minor modifications) in the post and also by email. Thank you, Stevie -- Stevie Benton Head of External Relations Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 20 7065 0993 / +44 (0) 7803 505 173 @StevieBenton 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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Scholarships available to OKFestival & OpenSym
by Katie Chan 01 Apr '14

01 Apr '14

Hi all, Wikimedia UK is offering up to two scholarships each to both the Open Knowledge Festival 2014 <http://2014.okfestival.org/> (15-17 July) & OpenSym 2014 <http://www.opensym.org/os2014/> (27-29 August), both of which are being held in Berlin, Germany. OKFestival, run by the Open Knowledge Foundation is an open data and open knowledge conference that will bring together over 1,000 people from more than 60 countries in a bid to encourage innovation in the open sector through sharing experiences and skills. Furthermore, the event is a celebration of the open movement itself and what it has already achieved. OpenSym, previously known as WikiSym, is the International Symposium on Wikis and Open Collaboration where researchers from all over the world gather to present their latest research and practice on "open access, open data, open education resources, IT-driven open innovation, open source, wikis and related social media, and Wikipedia". To qualify for either scholarship, you must be based in the UK, be able to travel to Berlin and attend all days of the event, and agree to produce a public report (which may be published on the Wikimedia UK blog and in our newsletters) summarising the key things that you have taken from the event. Applicants for OpenSym must also be engaging in research about Wikimedia or other free content projects. The scholarship will cover conference registration fee, travel, accommodation, along with a per diem allowance to cover local expenses. To apply for the scholarship to OKFestival, complete this online form<https://donate.wikimedia.org.uk/civicrm/grant/transact?reset=1&id=1>by Sunday 20th April. The deadline for OpenSym scholarship is Sunday 30th April, and you can apply here<https://donate.wikimedia.org.uk/civicrm/grant/transact?reset=1&id=2> . Regards, Katie -- Katie Chan Volunteer Support Organiser Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 20 7065 0990 +44 (0) 7885 980 534 Wikimedia UK is a Charitable Company registered in England and Wales. Registered Company 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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BritishBlackMusic.com
by Fæ 01 Apr '14

01 Apr '14

Could someone explain if there is a partnership agreement on record with BBM or BTWSC and whether these are registered commercial or non-profit organizations? Links: 1. http://britishblackmusic.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2… 2. https://wikimedia.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=54372&oldid=54325… 3. http://britishblackmusic.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3… 4. http://www.btwsc.com/ 5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_African_diaspora/Black_… Thanks, Fae -- faewik(a)gmail.com https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Fae

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