Hi all,
We've been offered an opportunity to look at running a Wiki Takes event and
possibly also edithathon on site at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - with
the latter possibly targeted at encouraging local donors who want to learn
to edit to come along.
Me and Richard S are keen to make it happen and looking for interest from
volunteers would help organise and run the two different events. This would
be with support from staff and other volunteers (For example, HJ and
Rockdrum have run very successful Wiki Takes events in the past and I hope
would be able to advise on what you need to think about as a start)
Currently we are planning to go on a site visit to see the park and talk to
the management about what they can offer us and whether what we would want
to do meets their expectations and ours.
*I would like to invite anyone available on the afternoon of the 15th July
to join me and Ricahrd there if you are interested in helping organise and
run the events. Travel expenses can be reimbursed. *
Please note that I am certain there are those from further afield who will
be interested in both helping organise, run and/or attend the event but I'm
looking for local volunteers at this stage with a site visit. Hopefully
when we have a better idea of what we/they want to do a wiki event page can
be set up and more detailed planning from everyone wherever they are can
continue.
Thanks all -
*Katherine Bavage *
*Fundraising Manager *
*Wikimedia UK*
+44 20 7065 0752
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