Hi, I've been discussing with a few people (not on this list) about forming a group of people in and around Manchester who are interested in free culture - for seminars, workshops, and other related activities. There have been a few very small and informal meetings so far - but we're planning to involve a diverse range of people and groups, and organise a first 'proper' meeting in February.
So, this mail is for two things. Firstly, if anyone on this list is interested in such a group, you can contact me offlist for now - as we don't yet have a website or mailing list. Which brings me to the second point - which is to ask whether Wikimedia UK could support such locally-based activities by, for example, hosting a mailing list, wiki, and/or other webspace? It seems to me to be well within WMUK's remit - but I'd like to hear what other people on this list think.
Also, please feel free to forward this mail to any other people or groups you think might be interested.
Thanks, Cormac