Although i dont speak for everyone i think that supporting something like this would be something that the chapter would be interested in supporting. However, for the time being i think that it beyond the chapter to provide any form of hosting. We are attempting to seek our own hosting right now so it may be some time before we can offer such hosting services. Prehaps using this mailing list would be a suitable option for the time being as i think it is well within our remit. I think both the MFCP and WMUK's can offer each other alot and as we both grow can support each other. Seddon Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:01:38 +0000 From: cormaggio(a)gmail.com To: wikimediauk-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org Subject: [Wikimediauk-l] Manchester Free Culture Group 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 _________________________________________________________________ Choose the perfect PC or mobile phone for you http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/130777504/direct/01/

One possibility is that, once we have a wiki set up, part of it could be used for MFCG, similar to how Wikimedia UK is currently hosted on part of the meta wiki. Would that be adequate for your purposes? It would obviously have to be approved in a board meeting if it was. Alternatively, as Mark says, ask around. I also have spare webspace, which it might be possible for MFCG to use. Mike