Hey all.
If you haven't seen it already, UK Wikimedians, and the chapter, will probably be interested in [1], a proposal to film, photograph, and talk to MEPs.
Having only had a brief glance over the email, it seems like a very credible opportunity that Wikimedia UK will want to support in spirit, if not in more concrete terms. I post an extract below.
I apologise if someone has already posted this, but I can't recall anything.
Best, Harry
---- Harry Burt (User:Jarry1250)
[1] http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/wiki/foundation/418449
"After contacting the European Parliament I was able to get their approval, the support by the parties and a date [to meet, photograph and film with MEPs in February]. ... [The 2014 European] elections are a great opportunity to raise awareness on our material we have in Wikipedia and on Commons. It is also an excellent opportunity to bring together volunteers in doing our core work together, maybe we can transfer the idea of Parliament Projects to other countries. Volunteers get the opportunity to learn from each other - the EP is a very challenging project, having more than 700 MEPs to be handled within a few days."
Quoting Harry Burt harryaburt@gmail.com:
Hey all.
If you haven't seen it already, UK Wikimedians, and the chapter, will probably be interested in [1], a proposal to film, photograph, and talk to MEPs.
Having only had a brief glance over the email, it seems like a very credible opportunity that Wikimedia UK will want to support in spirit, if not in more concrete terms. I post an extract below.
I apologise if someone has already posted this, but I can't recall anything.
Have you had much/any takeup on this, Harry?
Were I still living in Belgium, I'd be along grabbing whatever A/V I could, and sniping about Belgian laws on Interior Ministry rules on press credentials. Hopefully, you can persuade some of the folks pushing for the Belgian chapter I was told could never happen, to happen, to go do this.
But now I live in Edinburgh, it's the Scottish Parliament I want access to. Aff-Comm has recognised The Wikinewsie Group (TWG), but having that running as an NGO will take time.
The IMMI is why TWG is aiming for recognition and registration in Iceland, but I'd rather see a Yes vote next year see Scotland take similar press-freedom measures. Wedging a 'foot in the door' with help from WM-UK has to be worthwhile.
Brian McNeil
Is there anyone volunteering to take this forward? We can offer financial support and the loan of equipment. Jon
On 23 December 2013 01:42, Harry Burt harryaburt@gmail.com wrote:
Hey all.
If you haven't seen it already, UK Wikimedians, and the chapter, will probably be interested in [1], a proposal to film, photograph, and talk to MEPs.
Having only had a brief glance over the email, it seems like a very credible opportunity that Wikimedia UK will want to support in spirit, if not in more concrete terms. I post an extract below.
I apologise if someone has already posted this, but I can't recall anything.
Best, Harry
Harry Burt (User:Jarry1250)
[1] http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/wiki/foundation/418449
"After contacting the European Parliament I was able to get their approval, the support by the parties and a date [to meet, photograph and film with MEPs in February]. ... [The 2014 European] elections are a great opportunity to raise awareness on our material we have in Wikipedia and on Commons. It is also an excellent opportunity to bring together volunteers in doing our core work together, maybe we can transfer the idea of Parliament Projects to other countries. Volunteers get the opportunity to learn from each other - the EP is a very challenging project, having more than 700 MEPs to be handled within a few days."
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Just to note that I've already communicated the possibility of volunteer support and equipment loan to the organiser. Waiting for the decision from the WMF on the project & event grant application related to this, but do express your interest now if this is something you may like to take part in.
Katie
On 30 December 2013 09:31, Jon Davies jon.davies@wikimedia.org.uk wrote:
Is there anyone volunteering to take this forward? We can offer financial support and the loan of equipment. Jon
On 23 December 2013 01:42, Harry Burt harryaburt@gmail.com wrote:
Hey all.
If you haven't seen it already, UK Wikimedians, and the chapter, will probably be interested in [1], a proposal to film, photograph, and talk to MEPs.
Having only had a brief glance over the email, it seems like a very credible opportunity that Wikimedia UK will want to support in spirit, if not in more concrete terms. I post an extract below.
I apologise if someone has already posted this, but I can't recall anything.
Best, Harry
Harry Burt (User:Jarry1250)
[1] http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/wiki/foundation/418449
"After contacting the European Parliament I was able to get their approval, the support by the parties and a date [to meet, photograph and film with MEPs in February]. ... [The 2014 European] elections are a great opportunity to raise awareness on our material we have in Wikipedia and on Commons. It is also an excellent opportunity to bring together volunteers in doing our core work together, maybe we can transfer the idea of Parliament Projects to other countries. Volunteers get the opportunity to learn from each other - the EP is a very challenging project, having more than 700 MEPs to be handled within a few days."
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On 30 December 2013 09:31, Jon Davies jon.davies@wikimedia.org.uk wrote:
Is there anyone volunteering to take this forward? We can offer financial support and the loan of equipment.
I'd be interested in participating, with a view to making audio recordings as part of the ongoing voice intro project; and assisting generally.
Quoting Andy Mabbett andy@pigsonthewing.org.uk:
On 30 December 2013 09:31, Jon Davies jon.davies@wikimedia.org.uk wrote:
Is there anyone volunteering to take this forward? We can offer financial support and the loan of equipment.
I'd be interested in participating, with a view to making audio recordings as part of the ongoing voice intro project; and assisting generally.
Similarly, I'd be interested in working on this. I also suspect, with there being a nascent Belgian Chapter, it would be worthwhile getting in touch with them.
In addition to audio, I've got kit to do reasonable-quality video.
Only proviso: I'm not doing Nigel Farage unless I get to interview (read: Paxo) him. :P
Brian McNeil
Hello everyone,
I've added this to the water cooler on the UK wiki now. It's at https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Water_cooler#Invitation_to_Chapters_and_Photog...
Wikimedia UK is certainly happy to consider funding someone's expenses and offering a loan of equipment to use on the project.You can either email me directly or comment on the water cooler. I think this is a very worthwhile project and something the chapter is keen to support. Given the short time between now and the project, it's best if we can get things moving pretty quickly.
Thanks and regards,
Stevie
On 31 December 2013 10:20, Brian McNeil brian.mcneil@wikinewsie.org wrote:
Quoting Andy Mabbett andy@pigsonthewing.org.uk:
On 30 December 2013 09:31, Jon Davies jon.davies@wikimedia.org.uk
wrote:
Is there anyone volunteering to take this forward? We
can offer financial support and the loan of equipment.
I'd be interested in participating, with a view to making audio recordings as part of the ongoing voice intro project; and assisting generally.
Similarly, I'd be interested in working on this. I also suspect, with there being a nascent Belgian Chapter, it would be worthwhile getting in touch with them.
In addition to audio, I've got kit to do reasonable-quality video.
Only proviso: I'm not doing Nigel Farage unless I get to interview (read: Paxo) him. :P
Brian McNeil
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