BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Manchester Digital Laboratory//NONSGML v1.0//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Manchester Digital Laboratory X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://madlab.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Manchester Digital Laboratory CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1530@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20130805T110000Z DTEND:20130811T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Young Rewired State 2013 DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="":YRS is a initiative that aims to support young developers and coders in using public data to build apps\\, websites and anything else that people may use. 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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1709@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20130622T090000Z DTEND:20130622T230000Z LOCATION:MadLab shop SUMMARY: Anthropomorphic Mouse Taxidermy Course DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="http://madlab.org.uk/content/anthropomorphic-mouse-taxidermy-course/":Using miniature accessories\\, students will be encouraged to antropomorphise their mice. Standing\\, sitting or sleeping\\, holding a small pipe or book\\, donning a top hat or a tricorn\\, we will transform your mice into a fun parody of human life. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1712@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20130616T120000Z DTEND:20130616T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:CoderDojo #6 DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="": END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1554@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20130615T090000Z DTEND:20130615T163000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:CSS Basics DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="": END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1508@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20130611T140000Z DTEND:20130611T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Open Badges MeetUp DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="": END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1522@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20130607T230000Z DTEND:20130608T230000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:VVVV / Projection / Kinect DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="":VVVV is powerful toolkit of media technologies\\, boasting a glut of built in functionality\\, tools and examples. You can safely presume that you can get it to interface with almost anything you want\\, it can generate almost anything you want. 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Could it be that you just have some free time and you’d like to spend it with fellow creative photographer types? END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1697@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20130522T180000Z DTEND:20130522T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:CRIT Group DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="": END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1695@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20130521T180000Z DTEND:20130521T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Free Software DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="":The purpose of Manchester Free Software is to promote the Free Software philosophy. 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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1620@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20130430T140000Z DTEND:20130430T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Non-Profit Analytics MeetUp DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="": END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1649@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20130430T173000Z DTEND:20130430T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Open Data Manchester DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="":Open Data in Manchester END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1648@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20130429T180000Z DTEND:20130429T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Sanctuary Gaming Night DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="":Social Group for gaming of all types: Board\\, card\\, RPG etc etc. Each month we’ll have have games which all can join in or bring & play your own. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1657@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20130429T183000Z DTEND:20130429T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:MongoDBMCR DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="":This group is a place for developers to learn more about the non-relational\\, open source\\, document-oriented database MongoDB. 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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1651@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20130422T180000Z DTEND:20130422T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Digital Arts Group DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="http://madlab.org.uk/content/manchester-digital-arts-group/":The Manchester Digital Arts Group aims to provide an informal environment where participants can showcase their work and learn more about how technology is used in the creation of art. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1654@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20130422T180000Z DTEND:20130422T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Arduino MCR DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="http://madlab.org.uk/content/arduino-mcr/":A meet up based in Manchester for all those interested in the Arduino prototyping platform. From creatives\\, designers\\, programmers\\, engineers\\, artists\\, makers\\, hackers and inventors\\, to students and do-it-yourselfers. And that’s just for starters. 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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:852@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111203T100000Z DTEND:20111203T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Open Data Hackday DESCRIPTION:It is the second International Open Data Hack Day - Where the international open data community comes together to extract\\, reconfigure\\, mash up\\, and create interesting and beautiful things from open and not so open data. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:856@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111203T120000Z DTEND:20111203T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Circuit Bending Workshop DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever wanted to get into circuit-bending or DIY electronics in general\\, this circuit-bending workshop\\, presented by The Noise Upstairs\\, will give you an introduction into the art of bending. Over the course of two sessions you will learn some basic electronics and soldering\\, and end up with your very own circuit-bent toy! *You must provide the toy and components yourself. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:848@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111202T180000Z DTEND:20111202T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Lemistry launch DESCRIPTION:Stanislaw Lem: A Celebration With readings and talks from Annie Clarkson\\, Trevor Hoyle and Wojciech Orlisnki\\, plus others tbc. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:855@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111202T080000Z DTEND:20111202T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Jelly DESCRIPTION:Manchester Jelly is a casual co-working event\\, which will be held every Friday at the MadLab. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1404@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111202T130000Z DTEND:20111202T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Girl Geek Tea Party #28 - Geeky crafty decorations! DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="":Manchester Girl Geeks is a not-for-profit group which organises networking events\\, talks and hands-on workshops for women and girls with an interest in Science\\, Technology\\, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:853@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111201T180000Z DTEND:20111201T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Technical Communicators DESCRIPTION:Technical writers/communicators\\, information designers based in and around the North West. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:854@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111201T180000Z DTEND:20111201T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Bokeh _Yeah! DESCRIPTION:A Skill share user group for DSLR owners. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:821@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111130T080000Z DTEND:20111202T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Upstairs) SUMMARY:Ruby & Rails Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:Learn how to develop high-quality web applications fast using the renowned web framework that powers Twitter\\, Groupon\\, Github\\, Basecamp and more. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:840@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111130T180000Z DTEND:20111130T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:841@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111130T180000Z DTEND:20111130T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:British Computer Society YPG Networking Event DESCRIPTION:A British Computer Society YPG get together over some refreshments to network and gauge what members want from this group. Bring your ideas… END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:835@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111129T173000Z DTEND:20111129T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Open Data Manchester DESCRIPTION:Open Data in Manchester END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:834@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111128T180000Z DTEND:20111128T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Sanctuary Gaming Night DESCRIPTION: Social Group for gaming of all types: Board\\, card\\, RPG etc etc. Each month we’ll have a nominated game which all can join in or bring & play your own. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:843@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111128T180000Z DTEND:20111128T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Gaming Freedom DESCRIPTION:Extraordinary Talk: Game On - Game Creation and Distribution with Gluon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:847@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111127T130000Z DTEND:20111127T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Girl Geek Tea Party v20 – Geeky Show and Tell DESCRIPTION:Manchester Girl Geeks is a not-for-profit group which organises networking events\\, talks and hands-on workshops for women and girls with an interest in Science\\, Technology\\, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:758@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111126T090000Z DTEND:20111126T163000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Beginners guide to Arduino and Physical Computing DESCRIPTION:Omniversity of Manchester END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:780@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111126T120000Z DTEND:20111126T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Circuit Bending Workshop DESCRIPTION:If you\\'ve ever wanted to get into circuit-bending or DIY electronics in general\\, this circuit-bending workshop\\, presented by The Noise Upstairs\\, will give you an introduction into the art of bending. Over the course of two sessions you will learn some basic electronics and soldering\\, and end up with your very own circuit-bent toy! *You must provide the toy and components yourself. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:812@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111125T170000Z DTEND:20111125T190000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:NaNoWriMo DESCRIPTION:Manchester NaNoWriMo Write-in END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:850@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111125T080000Z DTEND:20111125T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Jelly DESCRIPTION:Manchester Jelly is a casual co-working event\\, which will be held every Friday at the MadLab. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:833@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111124T180000Z DTEND:20111124T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:FSFE DESCRIPTION:The Free Software Foundation Europe’s local Manchester chapter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:839@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111123T180000Z DTEND:20111123T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:816@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111122T180000Z DTEND:20111122T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester SciFi Book Club - Ender’s Game DESCRIPTION:Book Club for Science Fiction Fans END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:781@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111122T173000Z DTEND:20111122T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Net Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Free monthly gatherings for social changemakers and web innovators to network\\, socialise and share ideas about how nonprofits and social benefit organisations can use the social web for social change. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:830@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111121T183000Z DTEND:20111121T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Android Manchester Meetup – November DESCRIPTION:Once a monthh social get together for Android devotees\\, and intrestees to learn\\, share knowledge & expertise and the oppurtunity to ask fellow Droids questions. The event will cover Android basics and will endevour to bring in guest speakers\\, latest app demos and discussions followed by some socialising at the nearest drinking establishment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:828@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111119T130000Z DTEND:20111119T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Linux User Group DESCRIPTION:ManLUG is a group of GNU/Linux users from in and around Manchester who meet up regularly to discuss Linux and the GNU operating system. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:827@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111119T100000Z DTEND:20111119T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan Hack Day DESCRIPTION:We are a group of Hardware & Software Hackers based in the Greater Manchester area. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:838@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111119T120000Z DTEND:20111119T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Locksport DESCRIPTION:A free introduction to the very basics of lockpicking and opening locks (not doors) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:845@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111118T190000Z DTEND:20111119T190000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Kinokologue Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Kinokologue 1: Sonic Specimen which are on exhibition at MadLab 18th & 19th November 11:00-17:00 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:849@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111118T080000Z DTEND:20111118T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Jelly DESCRIPTION:Manchester Jelly is a casual co-working event\\, which will be held every Friday at the MadLab. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:846@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111117T180000Z DTEND:20111117T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Kinokophongraphy DESCRIPTION:With the hope of helping to create a platform for those interested in field recordings to share and discuss their work\\, kinokophone is organising Kinokophonography! Bring along a few favorites from your catalogue of recordings to play or come to listen to sounds and stories from around the world. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:825@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111116T180000Z DTEND:20111116T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester WordPress User Group DESCRIPTION:A group of people from in and around Manchester\\, UK\\, who use the open source web publishing software WordPress to blog\\, design and develop websites. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:826@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111116T180000Z DTEND:20111116T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:DIYBIO November 16th Meet Up DESCRIPTION:oin the Manchester DIYBio group for their regular meet up END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:814@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111115T180000Z DTEND:20111115T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Free Software DESCRIPTION:The purpose of Manchester Free Software is to promote the Free Software philosophy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:824@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111115T180000Z DTEND:20111115T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Python User Group DESCRIPTION:Python North West is a user group for Pythoneers and Pythonistas of all levels and ages\\, open to everyone coding “the way Guido indented it”. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:650@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111114T090000Z DTEND:20111114T173000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Web Design Foundations 4(2) : Advanced CSS and HTML topics DESCRIPTION:A four part modular course aimed at anyone who wants to learn about how the Web works. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:822@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111114T180000Z DTEND:20111114T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Clojure DESCRIPTION:Clojure is a dynamic programming language that targets the Java Virtual Machine (and the CLR ). It is designed to be a general-purpose language\\, combining the approachability and interactive development of a scripting language with an efficient and robust infrastructure for multithreaded programming. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:817@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111112T090000Z DTEND:20111112T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Wikipedia and You - How to Edit, Upload and Read! DESCRIPTION:Wikimedia UK and Manchester Girl Geeks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:820@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111112T170000Z DTEND:20111112T200000Z LOCATION: SUMMARY:Eating Apicius DESCRIPTION:Apicius is a cookbook that contains Ancient Roman recipes compiled\\, it is believed\\, around the 4th or 5th century AD. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:808@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111111T080000Z DTEND:20111111T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Jelly DESCRIPTION:Manchester Jelly is a casual co-working event\\, which will be held every Friday at the MadLab. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:811@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111111T170000Z DTEND:20111111T190000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:NaNoWriMo DESCRIPTION:Manchester NaNoWriMo Write-in END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:803@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111110T180000Z DTEND:20111110T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:XP Manchester DESCRIPTION:XP-Manchester is a regional group with the goal of promoting\\, discussing\\, practicing\\, learning and generally showing an interest in eXtreme Programming\\, test-driven development\\, kanban\\, etc. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:804@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111110T180000Z DTEND:20111110T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Creative Exposures DESCRIPTION:is a photography group based on alternative processes and techniques in photography.There are no limits and no rules\\,show off your ceativity and enjoy the creativity of others.Whether it is film or digital come along and show us your experimental techniques. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:795@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111109T180000Z DTEND:20111109T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:802@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111109T180000Z DTEND:20111109T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SpecFic Writing Group DESCRIPTION:A group for writers interested in science fiction\\, weird fiction\\, slipstream\\, horror or fantasy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:800@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111108T173000Z DTEND:20111108T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:The Manchester Jewellers Network DESCRIPTION:The group meets regularly to network\\, lend mutual support and plan challenging new initiatives for both emerging and established jewellers. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:801@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111108T173000Z DTEND:20111108T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Windows Phone User Group DESCRIPTION:The group is an open meeting for anyone interested in the WP platform - developers\\, designers\\, gamers\\, professionals and hobbyists are all welcome. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:721@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111107T180000Z DTEND:20111107T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Short Story Writing Workshop (2) DESCRIPTION:Omniversity of Manchester – This course is about the short story. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:798@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111105T130000Z DTEND:20111105T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Writers Forum Workshop (North) DESCRIPTION:WFW(N) is an opportunity for innovative/experimental poets to present their work for feedback in a mutually supportive atmosphere. Ideally\\, please bring along copies of the work you intend to read for the other group members. Anyone who wants to come along but doesn’t want to read is also very welcome. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:807@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111104T080000Z DTEND:20111104T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Jelly DESCRIPTION:Manchester Jelly is a casual co-working event\\, which will be held every Friday at the MadLab. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:810@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111104T170000Z DTEND:20111104T190000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:NaNoWriMo DESCRIPTION:Manchester NaNoWriMo Write-in END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:796@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111103T180000Z DTEND:20111103T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Bokeh _Yeah! DESCRIPTION:A Skill share user group for DSLR owners. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:791@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111102T170000Z DTEND:20111102T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Drupal User Group DESCRIPTION:The North West Drupal User Group meets once a month at MadLab and features expert help and demonstrations. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:793@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111102T180000Z DTEND:20111102T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACman DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:789@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111101T173000Z DTEND:20111101T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Spectacular Shots Club DESCRIPTION:Our aim is to develop and share micro budget techniques for fusing stunts\\, sfx and vfx. We make mini-sequences of around a minute and often teach workshops. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:790@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111101T180000Z DTEND:20111101T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Mad Graphic Novel Group DESCRIPTION:A discussion group for those looking to talk\\, argue\\, debate about graphic novels\\, comics\\, comix and web-comics. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:785@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111031T180000Z DTEND:20111031T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Sanctuary Gaming Night DESCRIPTION:Social Group for gaming of all types: Board\\, card\\, RPG etc etc. Each month we’ll have a nominated game which all can join in or bring & play your own. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:739@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111030T120000Z DTEND:20111030T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Science Jamboree with Manchester Girl Geeks and Teawitter DESCRIPTION:Enjoy talks\\, stalls\\, science busking shows\\, hands-on activities and much more! Explore everything from kitchen chemistry and mathematical origami to brush bots and cake! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:732@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111029T090000Z DTEND:20111029T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:DIYBio UK Summit DESCRIPTION:Citizen scientists are invited to the first ever UK summit on \\"DIY biology\\": this growing movement takes biology out of the ivory tower and into the hands of everyone! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:756@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111029T180000Z DTEND:20111029T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:The Internet of Elsewhere DESCRIPTION:SMC_MCR and MadLab are delighted to host a book reading and discussion with American journalist and writer Cyrus Farivar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:736@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111028T180000Z DTEND:20111028T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Bio Ethics Debate DESCRIPTION:Part of the Manchester Science Festival and Manchester Literature Festival. Supported by The Wellcome Trust. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:815@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111028T080000Z DTEND:20111028T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Jelly DESCRIPTION:Manchester Jelly is a casual co-working event\\, which will be held every Friday at the MadLab. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:776@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111027T180000Z DTEND:20111027T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:FSFE DESCRIPTION:The Free Software Foundation Europe’s local Manchester chapter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:805@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111027T180000Z DTEND:20111027T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Filmonik Launch Night DESCRIPTION:Launch Night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:753@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111026T180000Z DTEND:20111026T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:782@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111026T110000Z DTEND:20111026T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Young Rewired State Manchester Half Term DESCRIPTION:YRS is a initiative that aims to support young developers and coders in using public data to build apps\\, websites and anything else that people may use. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:773@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111025T173000Z DTEND:20111025T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Net Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Free monthly gatherings for social changemakers and web innovators to network\\, socialise and share ideas about how nonprofits and social benefit organisations can use the social web for social change. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:774@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111025T173000Z DTEND:20111025T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Open Data Manchester DESCRIPTION:Open Data in Manchester END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:646@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111024T170000Z DTEND:20111024T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Web Design Foundations 3(2) : CSS Basics DESCRIPTION:A four part modular course aimed at anyone who wants to learn about how the Web works. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:709@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111023T130000Z DTEND:20111023T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Alan Turing and Morphogenesis DESCRIPTION:To mark the publication of Litmus\\, Comma\\'s latest science-into-fiction project\\, Manchester’s Literature and Science Festivals present a unique event inspired by the life and work of one of Britain\\'s greatest scientists\\, Alan Turing. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:708@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111022T090000Z DTEND:20111022T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Robot Hackday 2011 DESCRIPTION:Bring your old electronic junk and toys down to Madlab. Take them apart and put them back together again as… robots! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:779@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111022T130000Z DTEND:20111022T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Linux User Group DESCRIPTION:ManLUG is a group of GNU/Linux users from in and around Manchester who meet up regularly to discuss Linux and the GNU operating system. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:787@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111022T100000Z DTEND:19991130T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Microbiology and Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:MadLab will be hosting its first science themed exhibition\\, on the subject of Microbiology and Art. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:788@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111022T100000Z DTEND:20111110T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Microbiology and Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:MadLab will be hosting its first science themed exhibition\\, on the subject of Microbiology and Art. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:792@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111021T080000Z DTEND:20111021T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Jelly DESCRIPTION:Manchester Jelly is a casual co-working event\\, which will be held every Friday at the MadLab. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:772@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111020T180000Z DTEND:20111020T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Python User Group DESCRIPTION:Python North West is a user group for Pythoneers and Pythonistas of all levels and ages\\, open to everyone coding “the way Guido indented it”. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:770@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111019T180000Z DTEND:20111019T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:DIYBIO October 19th Meet Up DESCRIPTION:Join the Manchester DIYBio group for their regular meet up END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:771@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111019T180000Z DTEND:20111019T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester WordPress User Group DESCRIPTION:A group of people from in and around Manchester\\, UK\\, who use the open source web publishing software WordPress to blog\\, design and develop websites. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:769@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111018T180000Z DTEND:20111018T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Free Software DESCRIPTION:The purpose of Manchester Free Software is to promote the Free Software philosophy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:645@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111017T170000Z DTEND:20111017T200000Z LOCATION:MadlLab SUMMARY:Web Design Foundations 3(2) : CSS Basics DESCRIPTION:A four part modular course aimed at anyone who wants to learn about how the Web works. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:767@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111017T183000Z DTEND:20111017T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Android Manchester Meetup DESCRIPTION:Once a monthh social get together for Android devotees\\, and intrestees to learn\\, share knowledge & expertise and the oppurtunity to ask fellow Droids questions. The event will cover Android basics and will endevour to bring in guest speakers\\, latest app demos and discussions followed by some socialising at the nearest drinking establishment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:765@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111015T100000Z DTEND:20111015T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan Hack Day DESCRIPTION:We are a group of Hardware & Software Hackers based in the Greater Manchester area. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:783@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111015T120000Z DTEND:20111015T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Locksport DESCRIPTION:A free introduction to the very basics of lockpicking and opening locks (not doors) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:764@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111014T080000Z DTEND:20111014T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Jelly DESCRIPTION:Manchester Jelly is a casual co-working event\\, which will be held every Friday at the MadLab. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:784@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111014T170000Z DTEND:20111014T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:British Computer Society YPG Networking Event DESCRIPTION:A British Computer Society YPG get together over some refreshments to network and gauge what members want from this group. Bring your ideas... END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:763@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111013T180000Z DTEND:20111013T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:XP Manchester DESCRIPTION:XP-Manchester is a regional group with the goal of promoting\\, discussing\\, practicing\\, learning and generally showing an interest in eXtreme Programming\\, test-driven development\\, kanban\\, etc. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:752@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111012T180000Z DTEND:20111012T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:762@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111012T180000Z DTEND:20111012T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SpecFic Writing Group DESCRIPTION: A group for writers interested in science fiction\\, weird fiction\\, slipstream\\, horror or fantasy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:777@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111012T150000Z DTEND:20111012T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Traversing the Parallel - a tour around 38 degrees of Separation: Korea, Time and Generation DESCRIPTION:Educative tour of the 38 degrees of Separation: Korea\\, time and Generation Exhibition\\, END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:761@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111010T180000Z DTEND:20111010T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Clojure DESCRIPTION:Clojure is a dynamic programming language that targets the Java Virtual Machine (and the CLR ). It is designed to be a general-purpose language\\, combining the approachability and interactive development of a scripting language with an efficient and robust infrastructure for multithreaded programming. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:689@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111008T090000Z DTEND:20111009T163000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:vvvv - Getting started and Projection mapping DESCRIPTION:VVVV is powerful toolkit of media technologies\\, boasting a glut of built in functionality\\, tools and examples. You can safely presume that you can get it to interface with almost anything you want\\, it can generate almost anything you want. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:760@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111007T080000Z DTEND:20111007T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Jelly DESCRIPTION:Manchester Jelly is a casual co-working event\\, which will be held every Friday at the MadLab. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:754@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111006T180000Z DTEND:20111006T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Bokeh _Yeah! DESCRIPTION:A Skill share user group for DSLR owners. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:755@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111006T180000Z DTEND:20111006T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Technical Communicators Group DESCRIPTION:Technical writers/communicators\\, information designers based in and around the North West. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:751@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111005T180000Z DTEND:20111005T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:759@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111005T170000Z DTEND:20111005T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Drupal User Group DESCRIPTION:The North West Drupal User Group meets once a month at MadLab and features expert help and demonstrations. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:746@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111004T180000Z DTEND:20111004T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Mad Graphic Novel Group DESCRIPTION:A discussion group for those looking to talk\\, argue\\, debate about graphic novels\\, comics\\, comix and web-comics. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:749@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111004T173000Z DTEND:20111004T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Spectacular Shots Club DESCRIPTION:Our aim is to develop and share micro budget techniques for fusing stunts\\, sfx and vfx. We make mini-sequences of around a minute and often teach workshops. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:649@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111003T170000Z DTEND:20111003T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Web Design Foundations 2(2) : HTML Basics DESCRIPTION:A four part modular course aimed at anyone who wants to learn about how the Web works. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:748@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111003T180000Z DTEND:20111003T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Google Technology User Group DESCRIPTION:Google Technology User Group in Manchester\\, England END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:745@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111002T130000Z DTEND:20111002T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Physical Controller Workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn how to rapid proto and hack your images and video using physical computing and software. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:730@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111001T123000Z DTEND:20111001T153000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Travelbot Making DESCRIPTION:Create a drawing robot at Manchester Craft and Design Centre\\, MadLab and Chinese Arts Centre. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:747@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111001T100000Z DTEND:20111020T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:38° of Separation, Korea : Time and Generation DESCRIPTION:Madlab responds to Asia Triennial Manchester 2011 by addressing the cultures of the two Koreas\\, North and South. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:757@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20111001T130000Z DTEND:20111001T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Writers Forum Workshop (North) DESCRIPTION:WFW(N) is an opportunity for innovative/experimental poets to present their work for feedback in a mutually supportive atmosphere. Ideally\\, please bring along copies of the work you intend to read for the other group members. Anyone who wants to come along but doesn’t want to read is also very welcome. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:718@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110930T080000Z DTEND:20110930T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Jelly DESCRIPTION:Manchester Jelly is a casual co-working event\\, which will be held every Friday at the MadLab. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:742@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110929T180000Z DTEND:20110929T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Fashion Hackers DESCRIPTION:The Fashion Hackers are a group of crafty individuals who knit\\, sew\\, make and remake fashionable one-of-a-kind pieces to sell to raise money for Oxfam. Come along to get involved and show off your skills or learn new ones END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:743@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110929T180000Z DTEND:20110929T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:FSFE DESCRIPTION:The Free Software Foundation Europe’s local Manchester chapter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:704@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110928T180000Z DTEND:20110928T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:738@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110927T173000Z DTEND:20110927T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Open Data Manchester DESCRIPTION:Open Data in Manchester END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:648@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110926T170000Z DTEND:20110926T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Web Design Foundations 2(2) : HTML Basics DESCRIPTION:A four part modular course aimed at anyone who wants to learn about how the Web works. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:741@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110926T180000Z DTEND:20110926T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Sanctuary Gaming Night DESCRIPTION:Social Group for gaming of all types: Board\\, card\\, RPG etc etc. Each month we’ll have a nominated game which all can join in or bring & play your own. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:737@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110925T130000Z DTEND:20110925T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SkepLit Book Group DESCRIPTION:Ever read a book and wondered whether it was good science? Want to find out if all those bestsellers like The Secret and Quantum Healing have anything in them? Want to read science\\, discuss science\\, and even eat cupcakes? END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:715@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110924T130000Z DTEND:20110924T180000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Parallel Visions DESCRIPTION:Parallel Visions is a screening of Canadian and Mexican videoworks curated by Erandy Vergara and Ima Picó. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:717@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110923T080000Z DTEND:20110923T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Jelly DESCRIPTION:Manchester Jelly is a casual co-working event\\, which will be held every Friday at the MadLab. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:720@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110921T180000Z DTEND:20110921T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:734@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110921T180000Z DTEND:20110921T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester WordPress User Group DESCRIPTION:A group of people from in and around Manchester\\, UK\\, who use the open source web publishing software WordPress to blog\\, design and develop websites. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:716@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110920T180000Z DTEND:20110920T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Free Software DESCRIPTION:The purpose of Manchester Free Software is to promote the Free Software philosophy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:728@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110919T180000Z DTEND:20110919T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Google Technology User Group DESCRIPTION:Google Technology User Group in Manchester\\, England END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:729@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110919T183000Z DTEND:20110919T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Android Manchester Meetup DESCRIPTION:Once a monthh social get together for Android devotees\\, and intrestees to learn\\, share knowledge & expertise and the oppurtunity to ask fellow Droids questions. The event will cover Android basics and will endevour to bring in guest speakers\\, latest app demos and discussions followed by some socialising at the nearest drinking establishment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:731@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110918T150000Z DTEND:20110918T180000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Dead Drops DESCRIPTION:‘Dead Drops’ is an anonymous\\, offline\\, peer to peer file-sharing network in public space. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:713@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110917T140000Z DTEND:20110917T180000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Locksport DESCRIPTION:A free introduction to the very basics of lockpicking and opening locks (not doors) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:719@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110917T100000Z DTEND:20110917T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Software Freedom Day DESCRIPTION:The purpose of Manchester Free Software is to promote the Free Software philosophy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:740@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110917T110000Z DTEND:20110918T140000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:OpenStreetMap and Mapping Party DESCRIPTION:This (mini) OpenStreetMap mapping weekend is part of the Software Freedom Day and the Hackademia Week at Manchester. Indoor activities will take place at MadLab. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:727@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110916T170000Z DTEND:20110916T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Drupal User Group DESCRIPTION:The North West Drupal User Group meets once a month at MadLab and features expert help and demonstrations. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:710@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110915T180000Z DTEND:20110915T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Python User Group DESCRIPTION:Python North West is a user group for Pythoneers and Pythonistas of all levels and ages\\, open to everyone coding “the way Guido indented it”. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:711@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110915T183000Z DTEND:20110915T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West England Perl Mongers DESCRIPTION:Group for Perl Mongers in the areas of Cumbria\\, Lancashire\\, Merseyside\\, the Western part of Greater Manchester and now serving North Yorkshire and Cheshire END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:703@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110914T180000Z DTEND:20110914T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:705@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110914T180000Z DTEND:20110914T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SpecFic Writing Group DESCRIPTION:A group for writers interested in science fiction\\, weird fiction\\, slipstream\\, horror or fantasy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:712@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110913T173000Z DTEND:20110913T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Windows Phone User Group DESCRIPTION:The first meeting of Windows Phone User Group in Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:643@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110912T170000Z DTEND:20110912T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Web Design Foundations 1(2) : Introduction to the Web, and web design DESCRIPTION:A four part modular course aimed at anyone who wants to learn about how the Web works. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:700@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110912T180000Z DTEND:20110912T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Clojure DESCRIPTION:Clojure is a dynamic programming language that targets the Java Virtual Machine (and the CLR ). It is designed to be a general-purpose language\\, combining the approachability and interactive development of a scripting language with an efficient and robust infrastructure for multithreaded programming. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:714@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110911T100000Z DTEND:20110911T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Octopus Dissection DESCRIPTION:Special biology workshop dissecting octopi. Learn about this amazing animal up close and personal. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:698@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110908T173000Z DTEND:20110908T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:XP Manchester DESCRIPTION:XP-Manchester is a regional group with the goal of promoting\\, discussing\\, practicing\\, learning and generally showing an interest in eXtreme Programming\\, test-driven development\\, kanban\\, etc. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:699@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110908T180000Z DTEND:20110908T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Technical Communicators Group DESCRIPTION:Technical writers/communicators\\, information designers based in and around the North West. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:702@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110907T180000Z DTEND:20110907T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:642@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110906T090000Z DTEND:20110906T163000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Web Programming with SAP’s Internet Communication Framework DESCRIPTION:With web-scale integration becoming increasingly important in the SAP and enterprise software world\\, understanding the framework that underpins SAP’s offerings in this area is crucial\\, whether you want to extend your end-to-end integration process knowledge\\, embrace and adopt existing web offerings from SAP\\, or roll your own HTTP services. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:697@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110906T180000Z DTEND:20110906T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Mad Graphic Novel Group DESCRIPTION:A discussion group for those looking to talk\\, argue\\, debate about graphic novels\\, comics\\, comix and web-comics. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:696@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110906T173000Z DTEND:20110906T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Spectacular Shots Club DESCRIPTION:Our aim is to develop and share micro budget techniques for fusing stunts\\, sfx and vfx. We make mini-sequences of around a minute and often teach workshops. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:641@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110905T090000Z DTEND:20110905T163000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Web Programming with SAP\'s Internet Communication Framework DESCRIPTION:With web-scale integration becoming increasingly important in the SAP and enterprise software world\\, understanding the framework that underpins SAP\\'s offerings in this area is crucial\\, whether you want to extend your end-to-end integration process knowledge\\, embrace and adopt existing web offerings from SAP\\, or roll your own HTTP services. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:706@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110903T120000Z DTEND:20110903T140000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Writers Forum Workshop (North) DESCRIPTION:WFW(N) is an opportunity for innovative/experimental poets to present their work for feedback in a mutually supportive atmosphere. Ideally\\, please bring along copies of the work you intend to read for the other group members. Anyone who wants to come along but doesn’t want to read is also very welcome. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:707@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110903T140000Z DTEND:20110903T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Art & Dissent DESCRIPTION:Discussion and debate on the recent riots\\, that affected parts of Britain. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:688@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110902T170000Z DTEND:20110902T220000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:CineMadtic DESCRIPTION:CineMadtic – An Evening of Amazing Short Films END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:693@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110901T180000Z DTEND:20110901T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Bokeh _Yeah! DESCRIPTION:A Skill share user group for DSLR owners. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:664@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110831T180000Z DTEND:20110831T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:686@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110831T180000Z DTEND:20110831T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:DIYBIO MCR DESCRIPTION:Open to all\\, get involved in some do-it-yourself biology experiments! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:687@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110828T130000Z DTEND:20110828T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SkepLit Book Group meets Girl Geek Tea Party #17 DESCRIPTION:For our August tea party at MadLab\\, we’ll be teaming up with the SkepLit book group! SkepLit is the official book club for Greater Manchester Skeptic Society\\, which meets twice monthly for a talk and social. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:690@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110827T130000Z DTEND:20110827T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Linux User Group DESCRIPTION: ManLUG is a group of GNU/Linux users from in and around Manchester who meet up regularly to discuss Linux and the GNU operating system. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:692@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110825T180000Z DTEND:20110825T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Fashion Hackers DESCRIPTION:The Fashion Hackers are a group of crafty individuals who knit\\, sew\\, make and remake fashionable one-of-a-kind pieces to sell to raise money for Oxfam. Come along to get involved and show off your skills or learn new ones END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:663@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110824T180000Z DTEND:20110824T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:691@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110824T180000Z DTEND:20110824T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SpecFic Writing Group DESCRIPTION:A group for writers interested in science fiction\\, weird fiction\\, slipstream\\, horror or fantasy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:684@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110821T110000Z DTEND:20110821T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Microbe picnic DESCRIPTION:A microbe-inspired picnic END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:682@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110820T100000Z DTEND:20110820T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan Hack Day DESCRIPTION:We are a group of Hardware & Software Hackers based in the Greater Manchester area. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:674@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110819T180000Z DTEND:20110819T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Dr Sketchy Manchester presents Oh Foxy Lady DESCRIPTION:Live drawing event where you get to draw cool\\, interesting\\, beautiful people in all shapes\\, sizes\\, poses and disguises. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:657@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110819T130000Z DTEND:20110819T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Twice Removed Workshop DESCRIPTION:Artists from A Family of collective will be holding two workshops as part of the exhibition Twice Removed. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:680@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110818T173000Z DTEND:20110818T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Ruby User Group DESCRIPTION:A group of people in the North West of England\\, with an interest in all things Ruby or Rails END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:683@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110818T180000Z DTEND:20110818T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Python User Group DESCRIPTION:Python North West is a user group for Pythoneers and Pythonistas of all levels and ages\\, open to everyone coding “the way Guido indented it”. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:571@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110817T090000Z DTEND:20110819T163000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Ruby & Rails Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:Learn how to develop high-quality web applications fast using the renowned web framework that powers Twitter\\, Groupon\\, Github\\, Basecamp and more. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:679@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110817T180000Z DTEND:20110817T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester WordPress User Group DESCRIPTION:A group of people from in and around Manchester\\, UK\\, who use the open source web publishing software WordPress to blog\\, design and develop websites. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:678@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110817T180000Z DTEND:20110817T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:673@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110816T180000Z DTEND:20110816T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester SciFi Book Club - Anvil of Stars DESCRIPTION:Book Club for Science Fiction Fans END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:676@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110816T180000Z DTEND:20110816T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Free Software DESCRIPTION:The purpose of Manchester Free Software is to promote the Free Software philosophy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:675@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110815T183000Z DTEND:20110815T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Android Manchester Meetup DESCRIPTION:Once a monthh social get together for Android devotees\\, and intrestees to learn\\, share knowledge & expertise and the oppurtunity to ask fellow Droids questions. The event will cover Android basics and will endevour to bring in guest speakers\\, latest app demos and discussions followed by some socialising at the nearest drinking establishment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:652@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110813T140000Z DTEND:20110813T163000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Stamp out the ads: Free-Software PDF reader sprint DESCRIPTION:Publicly funded institutions often advertise one specific PDF-reader on their websites: this is not acceptable. Armed with cake and pizza\\, we will find and contact public institutions advertising non-free brands of PDF readers and ask them to replace the advert with a company neutral\\, free and open standards alternative. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:655@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110812T100000Z DTEND:20110903T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Twice Removed Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Twice Removed is an experimental new project by photography collective ‘A Family Of…’ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:656@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110812T130000Z DTEND:20110812T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Twice Removed Workshop DESCRIPTION:Artists from A Family of collective will be holding two workshops as part of the exhibition Twice Removed. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:672@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110811T173000Z DTEND:20110811T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:XP Manchester DESCRIPTION:XP-Manchester is a regional group with the goal of promoting\\, discussing\\, practicing\\, learning and generally showing an interest in eXtreme Programming\\, test-driven development\\, kanban\\, etc. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:662@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110810T180000Z DTEND:20110810T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:669@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110810T180000Z DTEND:20110810T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SpecFic Writing Group DESCRIPTION:A group for writers interested in science fiction\\, weird fiction\\, slipstream\\, horror or fantasy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:668@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110808T180000Z DTEND:20110808T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Clojure DESCRIPTION:Clojure is a dynamic programming language that targets the Java Virtual Machine (and the CLR ). It is designed to be a general-purpose language\\, combining the approachability and interactive development of a scripting language with an efficient and robust infrastructure for multithreaded programming. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:666@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110806T130000Z DTEND:20110806T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab Maintenance SUMMARY:Writers Forum Workshop (North) DESCRIPTION:WFW(N) is an opportunity for innovative/experimental poets to present their work for feedback in a mutually supportive atmosphere. Ideally\\, please bring along copies of the work you intend to read for the other group members. Anyone who wants to come along but doesn’t want to read is also very welcome. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:665@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110804T180000Z DTEND:20110804T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Bokeh _Yeah! DESCRIPTION: A Skill share user group for DSLR owners. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:661@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110803T180000Z DTEND:20110803T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:659@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110802T180000Z DTEND:20110802T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Mad Graphic Novel Group DESCRIPTION:A discussion group for those looking to talk\\, argue\\, debate about graphic novels\\, comics\\, comix and web-comics. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:660@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110802T173000Z DTEND:20110802T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Spectacular Shots Club DESCRIPTION:Our aim is to develop and share micro budget techniques for fusing stunts\\, sfx and vfx. We make mini-sequences of around a minute and often teach workshops. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:667@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110801T180000Z DTEND:20110801T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Google Technology User Group DESCRIPTION:Google Technology User Group in Manchester\\, England END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:671@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110801T093000Z DTEND:20110804T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Young Rewired State Manchester DESCRIPTION:A hack week for young developers across the country to go and build visualisations\\, digital and/or non-digital products using government data\\, alongside working devs in businesses across the UK END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:635@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110731T130000Z DTEND:20110731T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SkepLit Book Group DESCRIPTION: Ever read a book and wondered whether it was good science? Want to find out if all those bestsellers like The Secret and Quantum Healing have anything in them? Want to read science\\, discuss science\\, and even eat cupcakes? END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:616@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110729T090000Z DTEND:20110729T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Freelance Friday in July DESCRIPTION:Bring together the Manchester freelance community. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:624@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110728T090000Z DTEND:20110728T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SYNTAX DESCRIPTION:A speculative 1-day workshop\\, looking to explore how poet/writers and coder/artists can bring their skills together to make new experimental work. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:653@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110728T180000Z DTEND:20110728T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:FSFE DESCRIPTION:The Free Software Foundation Europe’s local Manchester chapter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:658@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110728T180000Z DTEND:20110728T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Fashion Hackers DESCRIPTION:The Fashion Hackers are a group of crafty individuals who knit\\, sew\\, make and remake fashionable one-of-a-kind pieces to sell to raise money for Oxfam. Come along to get involved and show off your skills or learn new ones END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:606@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110727T180000Z DTEND:20110727T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HaCMan DESCRIPTION: HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:492@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110725T180000Z DTEND:19991130T190000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Short Story Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Omniversity of Manchester – This course is about the short story. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:493@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110725T180000Z DTEND:20110725T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Short Story Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Omniversity of Manchester – This course is about the short story. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:654@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110725T180000Z DTEND:20110725T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Sanctuary Gaming Night DESCRIPTION:Social Group for gaming of all types: Board\\, card\\, RPG etc etc. Each month we’ll have a nominated game which all can join in or bring & play your own. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:598@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110724T140000Z DTEND:20110724T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Kinokophongraphy DESCRIPTION:With the hope of helping to create a platform for those interested in field recordings to share and discuss their work\\, kinokophone is organising Kinokophonography! Bring along a few favorites from your catalogue of recordings to play or come to listen to sounds and stories from around the world. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:615@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110722T180000Z DTEND:20110722T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Freelance Friday in July DESCRIPTION:Bring together the Manchester freelance community. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:626@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110722T180000Z DTEND:20110722T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Dr Sketchys Manchester DESCRIPTION:Live drawing event where you get to draw cool\\, interesting\\, beautiful people in all shapes\\, sizes\\, poses and disguises. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:637@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110721T180000Z DTEND:20110721T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Python User Group DESCRIPTION:Python North West is a user group for Pythoneers and Pythonistas of all levels and ages\\, open to everyone coding “the way Guido indented it”. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:627@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110720T180000Z DTEND:20110720T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:DIYBIO MCR DESCRIPTION:Open to all\\, get involved in some do-it-yourself biology experiments! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:651@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110720T180000Z DTEND:20110720T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester WordPress User Group DESCRIPTION:A group of people from in and around Manchester\\, UK\\, who use the open source web publishing software WordPress to blog\\, design and develop websites. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:632@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110719T180000Z DTEND:20110719T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Free Software DESCRIPTION:The purpose of Manchester Free Software is to promote the Free Software philosophy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:634@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110719T180000Z DTEND:20110719T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Sci-Fi Book DESCRIPTION:Book Club for Science Fiction Fans END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:631@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110718T181500Z DTEND:20110718T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Android Manchester Meetup DESCRIPTION:Once a monthh social get together for Android devotees\\, and intrestees to learn\\, share knowledge & expertise and the oppurtunity to ask fellow Droids questions. The event will cover Android basics and will endevour to bring in guest speakers\\, latest app demos and discussions followed by some socialising at the nearest drinking establishment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:608@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110717T100000Z DTEND:20110717T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:MadLab Maintenance DESCRIPTION:MadLab Maintenance team meet on the 3rd Sunday\\'s of each month\\, come down and help give MadLab some TLC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:619@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110716T100000Z DTEND:20110716T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan Hack Day DESCRIPTION:We are a group of Hardware & Software Hackers based in the Greater Manchester area. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:620@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110716T130000Z DTEND:20110716T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Linux User Group DESCRIPTION:ManLUG is a group of GNU/Linux users from in and around Manchester who meet up regularly to discuss Linux and the GNU operating system. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:614@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110715T090000Z DTEND:20110715T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Freelance Friday in July DESCRIPTION:Bring together the Manchester freelance community. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:647@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110715T170000Z DTEND:20110715T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Drupal User Group DESCRIPTION:The North West Drupal User Group meets once a month at MadLab and features expert help and demonstrations. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:609@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110714T173000Z DTEND:20110714T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:XP Manchester DESCRIPTION:XP-Manchester is a regional group with the goal of promoting\\, discussing\\, practicing\\, learning and generally showing an interest in eXtreme Programming\\, test-driven development\\, kanban\\, etc. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:605@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110713T180000Z DTEND:20110713T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:618@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110713T180000Z DTEND:20110713T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SpecFic Writing Group DESCRIPTION:A group for writers interested in science fiction\\, weird fiction\\, slipstream\\, horror or fantasy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:617@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110711T180000Z DTEND:20110711T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Clojure DESCRIPTION:Clojure is a dynamic programming language that targets the Java Virtual Machine (and the CLR ). It is designed to be a general-purpose language\\, combining the approachability and interactive development of a scripting language with an efficient and robust infrastructure for multithreaded programming. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:636@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110711T170000Z DTEND:20110711T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Pokemon Mini League DESCRIPTION:Gaming Night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:613@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110708T090000Z DTEND:20110708T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Freelance Friday in July DESCRIPTION:Bring together the Manchester freelance community. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:602@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110707T180000Z DTEND:20110707T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Technical Communicators Group DESCRIPTION:Technical writers/communicators\\, information designers based in and around the North West. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:607@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110707T180000Z DTEND:20110707T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Bokeh _Yeah! DESCRIPTION:A Skill share user group for DSLR owners. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:601@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110706T180000Z DTEND:20110706T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Landscape Architecture - Pathway to Chartership DESCRIPTION:A group for all landscape architects working towards thier chartership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:604@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110706T180000Z DTEND:20110706T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HacMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:600@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110705T180000Z DTEND:20110705T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Mad Graphic Novel Group DESCRIPTION:A discussion group for those looking to talk\\, argue\\, debate about graphic novels\\, comics\\, comix and web-comics. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:625@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110705T173000Z DTEND:20110705T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Spectacular Shots Club DESCRIPTION:Our aim is to develop and share micro budget techniques for fusing stunts\\, sfx and vfx. We make mini-sequences of around a minute and often teach workshops. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:531@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110702T090000Z DTEND:20110702T163000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Building the Internet of Things - Arduino and Ethernet (IOT)02 DESCRIPTION:Omniversity course exploring the Ethernet shield\\, which make an excellent platform to explore the Internet of Things. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:612@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110701T090000Z DTEND:20110701T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Freelance Friday in July DESCRIPTION:Bring together the Manchester freelance community. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:611@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110630T180000Z DTEND:20110630T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:FSFE DESCRIPTION:The Free Software Foundation Europe’s local Manchester chapter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:549@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110629T180000Z DTEND:20110629T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HaCMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:596@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110628T180000Z DTEND:20110628T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SpecFic Writing Group DESCRIPTION:A group for writers interested in science fiction\\, weird fiction\\, slipstream\\, horror or fantasy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:610@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110628T173000Z DTEND:20110628T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Open Data in Manchester DESCRIPTION:Open Data in Manchester END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:587@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110627T170000Z DTEND:20110627T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Sanctuary Gaming Night DESCRIPTION:Social Group for gaming of all types: Board\\, card\\, RPG etc etc. Each month we’ll have a nominated game which all can join in or bring & play your own. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:591@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110626T130000Z DTEND:20110626T153000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Girl Geek Tea Party - Geeky Show and Tell DESCRIPTION:Manchester Girl Geeks is a not-for-profit group which organises networking events\\, talks and hands-on workshops for women and girls with an interest in Science\\, Technology\\, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:599@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110626T130000Z DTEND:20110626T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SkepLit Book Group DESCRIPTION:Ever read a book and wondered whether it was good science? Want to find out if all those bestsellers like The Secret and Quantum Healing have anything in them? Want to read science\\, discuss science\\, and even eat cupcakes? END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:544@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110624T090000Z DTEND:20110624T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Freelance Friday DESCRIPTION:Bring together the Manchester freelance community. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:588@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110623T180000Z DTEND:20110623T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Fashion Hackers DESCRIPTION:The Fashion Hackers are a group of crafty individuals who knit\\, sew\\, make and remake fashionable one-of-a-kind pieces to sell to raise money for Oxfam. Come along to get involved and show off your skills or learn new ones END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:548@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110622T180000Z DTEND:20110622T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HaCMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:554@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110622T180000Z DTEND:20110622T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Android Manchester Meetup DESCRIPTION:Once a monthh social get together for Android devotees\\, and intrestees to learn\\, share knowledge & expertise and the oppurtunity to ask fellow Droids questions. The event will cover Android basics and will endevour to bring in guest speakers\\, latest app demos and discussions followed by some socialising at the nearest drinking establishment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:595@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110622T180000Z DTEND:20110622T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:DIYBIO MCR DESCRIPTION:The Manchester chapter of DIYbio\\, “dedicated to making biology an accessible pursuit for citizen scientists\\, amateur biologists and biological engineers who value openness and safety.” END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:573@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110621T180000Z DTEND:20110621T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Free Software DESCRIPTION:The purpose of Manchester Free Software is to promote the Free Software philosophy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:570@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110621T180000Z DTEND:20110621T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SciFi Book Club - The Cyberiad DESCRIPTION:Book Club for Science Fiction Fans END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:491@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110620T180000Z DTEND:20110620T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Short Story Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:556@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110619T100000Z DTEND:20110619T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:MadLab Maintenance DESCRIPTION:MadLab Maintenance team meet every month\\, to give MadLab some TLC! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:566@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110618T100000Z DTEND:20110618T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan Hack Day DESCRIPTION:We are a group of Hardware & Software Hackers based in the Greater Manchester area. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:592@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110618T130000Z DTEND:20110618T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Linux User Group DESCRIPTION:ManLUG is a group of GNU/Linux users from in and around Manchester who meet up regularly to discuss Linux and the GNU operating system. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:543@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110617T090000Z DTEND:20110617T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Freelance Friday DESCRIPTION: Bring together the Manchester freelance community. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:576@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110617T170000Z DTEND:20110617T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Drupal User Group DESCRIPTION:The North West Drupal User Group meets once a month at MadLab and features expert help and demonstrations. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:565@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110616T180000Z DTEND:20110616T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Ruby User Group DESCRIPTION:A group of people in the North West of England\\, with an interest in all things Ruby or Rails END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:593@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110616T180000Z DTEND:20110616T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Python User Group DESCRIPTION:Python North West is a user group for Pythoneers and Pythonistas of all levels and ages\\, open to everyone coding “the way Guido indented it”. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:590@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110615T180000Z DTEND:20110615T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester WordPress User Group DESCRIPTION:A group of people from in and around Manchester\\, UK\\, who use the open source web publishing software WordPress to blog\\, design and develop websites. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:597@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110614T173000Z DTEND:20110614T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Spectacular Shots Club DESCRIPTION:Our aim is to develop and share micro budget techniques for fusing stunts\\, sfx and vfx. We make mini-sequences of around a minute and often teach workshops. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:578@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110613T173000Z DTEND:20110613T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Summer Horror Movie Camp - Experimental Film Course DESCRIPTION:Join filmmaker Maria Gabriella Ruban for a seven week exploration of horror short films at the Summer Horror Movie Camp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:594@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110613T180000Z DTEND:20110613T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Clojure DESCRIPTION:Clojure is a dynamic programming language that targets the Java Virtual Machine (and the CLR ). It is designed to be a general-purpose language\\, combining the approachability and interactive development of a scripting language with an efficient and robust infrastructure for multithreaded programming. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:568@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110611T090000Z DTEND:20110611T163000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Radio Production for Pod&Cloud casts02 DESCRIPTION:This course will be focusing on capturing and presenting conversations\\, interviews and spoken word\\, with the intent of giving you the confidence to record and edit quality content for podcasting. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:542@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110610T090000Z DTEND:20110610T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Freelance Friday DESCRIPTION:Bring together the Manchester freelance community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:569@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110610T180000Z DTEND:20110610T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Upstairs) SUMMARY:Dr Sketchys Manchester - The Pirates of the Northern Quarter DESCRIPTION:Live drawing event where you get to draw cool\\, interesting\\, beautiful people in all shapes\\, sizes\\, poses and disguises. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:567@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110609T173000Z DTEND:20110609T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:XP Manchester DESCRIPTION:XP-Manchester is a regional group with the goal of promoting\\, discussing\\, practicing\\, learning and generally showing an interest in eXtreme Programming\\, test-driven development\\, kanban\\, etc. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:546@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110608T180000Z DTEND:20110608T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HaCMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:550@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110608T180000Z DTEND:20110608T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SpecFic Writing Group DESCRIPTION:A group for writers interested in science fiction\\, weird fiction\\, slipstream\\, horror or fantasy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:538@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110607T180000Z DTEND:20110607T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Mad Graphic Novel Group DESCRIPTION:A discussion group for those looking to talk\\, argue\\, debate about graphic novels\\, comics\\, comix and web-comics. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:553@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110607T180000Z DTEND:20110607T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Technical Communicators Group DESCRIPTION:Technical writers/communicators\\, information designers based in and around the North West. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:552@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110606T180000Z DTEND:20110606T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Google Technology User Group DESCRIPTION:Google Technology User Group in Manchester\\, England END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:555@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110605T120000Z DTEND:20110605T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:The Teawitter Picnic DESCRIPTION:TeaWitter social event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:494@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110604T090000Z DTEND:20110604T163000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Beginners guide to Arduino and Physical Computing DESCRIPTION:Omniversity of Manchester END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:534@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110604T130000Z DTEND:20110604T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Writers Forum Workshop (North) DESCRIPTION:WFW(N) is an opportunity for innovative/experimental poets to present their work for feedback in a mutually supportive atmosphere. Ideally\\, please bring along copies of the work you intend to read for the other group members. Anyone who wants to come along but doesn’t want to read is also very welcome. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:540@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110603T090000Z DTEND:20110603T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Freelance Friday DESCRIPTION:Bring together the Manchester freelance community. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:572@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110603T100000Z DTEND:20110616T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Blank Media Collective Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Blank Media Collective presents an exhibition showcasing work about social media in collaboration with MadLab\\, Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:560@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110602T170000Z DTEND:20110602T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Blank Media Collective Launch Opening DESCRIPTION:Blank Media Collective presents an exhibition showcasing work about social media in collaboration with MadLab\\, Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:559@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110602T180000Z DTEND:20110602T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Bokeh _Yeah! DESCRIPTION:A Skill share user group for DSLR owners. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:541@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110601T180000Z DTEND:20110601T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Landscape Architecture – Pathway to Chartership DESCRIPTION:A group for all landscape architects working towards thier chartership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:545@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110601T180000Z DTEND:20110601T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION: HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:527@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110531T173000Z DTEND:20110531T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Open Data Manchester DESCRIPTION:Open Data in Manchester END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:522@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110529T130000Z DTEND:20110529T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SkepLit Book Group DESCRIPTION:Ever read a book and wondered whether it was good science? Want to find out if all those bestsellers like The Secret and Quantum Healing have anything in them? Want to read science\\, discuss science\\, and even eat cupcakes? END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:558@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110528T150000Z DTEND:20110528T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:All the world\'s a screen DESCRIPTION:A live telematic performance presented at MadLab Manchester and Hangar.org Barcelona\\, By Charlotte Gould & Paul Sermon. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:523@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110526T180000Z DTEND:20110526T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Fashion Hackers DESCRIPTION:The Fashion Hackers are a group of crafty individuals who knit\\, sew\\, make and remake fashionable one-of-a-kind pieces to sell to raise money for Oxfam. Come along to get involved and show off your skills or learn new ones END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:535@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110526T180000Z DTEND:20110526T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:FSFE DESCRIPTION:The Free Software Foundation Europe’s local Manchester chapter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:501@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110525T180000Z DTEND:20110525T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Hacman DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:530@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110524T173000Z DTEND:20110524T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Net Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Free monthly gatherings for social changemakers and web innovators to network\\, socialise and share ideas about how nonprofits and social benefit organisations can use the social web for social change. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:490@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110523T180000Z DTEND:20110523T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Short Story Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Omniversity of Manchester - This course is about the short story. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:533@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110522T100000Z DTEND:20110522T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:MadLab Maintenance DESCRIPTION:The first ever MadLab Maintenance team meet this month\\, to give MadLab some TLC! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:529@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110521T130000Z DTEND:20110521T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Linux User Group DESCRIPTION:ManLUG is a group of GNU/Linux users from in and around Manchester who meet up regularly to discuss Linux and the GNU operating system. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:532@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110521T080000Z DTEND:20110521T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:XP Manchester XL2 DESCRIPTION:XP-Manchester is a regional group with the goal of promoting\\, discussing\\, practicing\\, learning and generally showing an interest in eXtreme Programming\\, test-driven development\\, kanban\\, etc. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:526@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110519T180000Z DTEND:20110519T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Python User Group DESCRIPTION:Python North West is a user group for Pythoneers and Pythonistas of all levels and ages\\, open to everyone coding “the way Guido indented it”. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:537@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110519T183000Z DTEND:20110519T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West England Perl Mongers DESCRIPTION:Group for Perl Mongers in the areas of Cumbria\\, Lancashire\\, Merseyside\\, the Western part of Greater Manchester and now serving North Yorkshire and Cheshire END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:524@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110518T180000Z DTEND:20110518T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:DIYbio SwabFest Results DESCRIPTION:Come along to help us analyse the Manchester DIYbio ‘Microbe Map’ data gathered on Wednesday 4th of May\\, and help us build the Manchester Microbe Map! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:525@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110518T180000Z DTEND:20110518T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester WordPress User Group DESCRIPTION:A group of people from in and around Manchester\\, UK\\, who use the open source web publishing software WordPress to blog\\, design and develop websites. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:520@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110517T180000Z DTEND:20110517T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Sci-Fi Book Club – Falling Free DESCRIPTION:Book Club for Science Fiction Fans END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:521@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110517T180000Z DTEND:20110517T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Free Software DESCRIPTION:The purpose of Manchester Free Software is to promote the Free Software philosophy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:449@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110516T120000Z DTEND:20110516T180000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Web Design Foundations 4 : Advanced CSS and HTML topics DESCRIPTION:Omniversity Web Design Foundation course aimed at anyone who wants to learn about how the Web works from the very basic beginnings and be taken step by step\\, in a friendly informal style\\, up to the point where they know how to build a basic modern best practices web site and put it online. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:528@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110516T181500Z DTEND:20110516T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Android Manchester Meetup DESCRIPTION:Once a monthh social get together for Android devotees\\, and intrestees to learn\\, share knowledge & expertise and the oppurtunity to ask fellow Droids questions. The event will cover Android basics and will endevour to bring in guest speakers\\, latest app demos and discussions followed by some socialising at the nearest drinking establishment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:514@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110515T130000Z DTEND:20110515T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Listening to Firefox DESCRIPTION:Wider Implications of Software Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:519@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110512T173000Z DTEND:20110512T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:XP Manchester DESCRIPTION:XP-Manchester is a regional group with the goal of promoting\\, discussing\\, practicing\\, learning and generally showing an interest in eXtreme Programming\\, test-driven development\\, kanban\\, etc. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:500@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110511T180000Z DTEND:20110511T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Hacman DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:515@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110511T180000Z DTEND:20110511T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SpecFic Writing Group DESCRIPTION:A group for writers interested in science fiction\\, weird fiction\\, slipstream\\, horror or fantasy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:484@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110510T180000Z DTEND:20110510T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:$.get( jQuery) DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to explore the world of jQuery\\, meet others and share ideas. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:503@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110509T180000Z DTEND:20110509T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Clojure DESCRIPTION:Clojure is a dynamic programming language that targets the Java Virtual Machine (and the CLR ). It is designed to be a general-purpose language\\, combining the approachability and interactive development of a scripting language with an efficient and robust infrastructure for multithreaded programming. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:497@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110507T150000Z DTEND:20110507T220000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Geeks Talk Sexy - Flirting Workshop DESCRIPTION: Sex and geeks don’t fit together or compute\\, most would say. However the truth may be the total opposite. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:512@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110506T170000Z DTEND:20110506T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Sanctuary Gaming Night DESCRIPTION:Social Group for gaming of all types: Board\\, card\\, RPG etc etc. Each month we\\'ll have a nominated game which all can joining or bring & play your own. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:502@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110505T180000Z DTEND:20110505T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Bokeh _Yeah! DESCRIPTION:A Skill share user group for DSLR owners. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:495@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110504T180000Z DTEND:20110504T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Landscape Architecture– Pathway to Chartership DESCRIPTION:A group for all landscape architects working towards thier chartership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:499@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110504T180000Z DTEND:20110504T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Hacman DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:513@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110504T170000Z DTEND:20110504T180000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:DIYbio SwabFest DESCRIPTION:Come along to the Manchester DIYbio SwabFest on Wednesday 4th of May and help us build the Manchester Microbe Map! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:486@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110503T180000Z DTEND:20110503T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Mad Graphic Novel Group - Astro city: Life in the Big City DESCRIPTION:A discussion group for those looking to talk\\, argue\\, debate about graphic novels\\, comics\\, comix and web-comics. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:498@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110503T180000Z DTEND:20110503T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SpecFic Writing Group DESCRIPTION:A group for writers interested in science fiction\\, weird fiction\\, slipstream\\, horror or fantasy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:511@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110429T120000Z DTEND:20110429T190000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Gaming Wonderland DESCRIPTION:A gaming wonderland for the kids and big kids\\, with challenges and special events. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:472@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110428T180000Z DTEND:20110428T190000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:MadLab Fundraiser - Royal Wedding Reception - Party DESCRIPTION:Fund Raiser party for MadLab\\, please come help support your not-for-profit comunity space for creative geekery. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:478@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110427T180000Z DTEND:20110427T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Fashion Hackers DESCRIPTION:The Fashion Hackers are a group of crafty individuals who knit\\, sew\\, make and remake fashionable one-of-a-kind pieces to sell to raise money for Oxfam. Come along to get involved and show off your skills or learn new ones END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:489@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110427T180000Z DTEND:20110427T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:470@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110426T173000Z DTEND:20110426T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Net Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Free monthly gatherings for social changemakers and web innovators to network\\, socialise and share ideas about how nonprofits and social benefit organisations can use the social web for social change. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:469@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110421T180000Z DTEND:20110421T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Python User Group DESCRIPTION:Python North West is a user group for Pythoneers and Pythonistas of all levels and ages\\, open to everyone coding “the way Guido indented it”. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:496@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110421T180000Z DTEND:20110421T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Ruby User Group DESCRIPTION:A group of people in the North West of England\\, with an interest in all things Ruby or Rails END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:467@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110420T180000Z DTEND:20110420T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester WordPress User Group DESCRIPTION:A group of people from in and around Manchester\\, UK\\, who use the open source web publishing software WordPress to blog\\, design and develop websites. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:468@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110420T180000Z DTEND:20110420T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:MCR DIYBIO DESCRIPTION:The Manchester chapter of DIYbio\\, “dedicated to making biology an accessible pursuit for citizen scientists\\, amateur biologists and biological engineers who value openness and safety.” END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:466@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110419T180000Z DTEND:20110419T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Sci-Fi Book Club - Falling Free DESCRIPTION:Book Club for Science Fiction Fans END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:473@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110419T180000Z DTEND:20110419T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Free Software DESCRIPTION:The purpose of Manchester Free Software is to promote the promote the Free Software philosophy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:465@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110418T181500Z DTEND:20110418T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Android Manchester Meetup DESCRIPTION:Once a monthh social get together for Android devotees\\, and intrestees to learn\\, share knowledge & expertise and the oppurtunity to ask fellow Droids questions. The event will cover Android basics and will endevour to bring in guest speakers\\, latest app demos and discussions followed by some socialising at the nearest drinking establishment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:464@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110417T100000Z DTEND:20110417T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan Hack Day DESCRIPTION:We are a group of Hardware & Software Hackers based in the Greater Manchester area. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:485@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110417T130000Z DTEND:20110417T150000Z LOCATION: SUMMARY:Girl Geek Tea Party - Mathematical Origami DESCRIPTION:Girl Geek Dinner has got a little sister – Girl Geek Afternoon Tea! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:457@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110416T090000Z DTEND:20110416T163000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Radio Production for Pod&Cloud casts DESCRIPTION:This course will be focusing on capturing and presenting conversations\\, interviews and spoken word\\, with the intent of giving you the confidence to record and edit quality content for podcasting. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:463@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110416T130000Z DTEND:20110416T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Linux User Group DESCRIPTION:ManLUG is a group of GNU/Linux users from in and around Manchester who meet up regularly to discuss Linux and the GNU operating system. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:461@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110415T180000Z DTEND:20110415T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Geeks Talk Sexy – The dynamics of relationships. DESCRIPTION:Geeks talk sexy part 4: the dynamics of relationships. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:487@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110415T170000Z DTEND:20110415T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Drupal User Group DESCRIPTION:The North West Drupal User Group meets once a month at MadLab and features expert help and demonstrations. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:460@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110414T173000Z DTEND:20110414T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:XP Manchester DESCRIPTION:XP-Manchester is a regional group with the goal of promoting\\, discussing\\, practicing\\, learning and generally showing an interest in eXtreme Programming\\, test-driven development\\, kanban\\, etc. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:462@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110414T180000Z DTEND:20110414T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Undiscovered DESCRIPTION:Group for photography lovers. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:459@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110413T180000Z DTEND:20110413T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SpecFic Writing Group DESCRIPTION:A group for writers interested in science fiction\\, weird fiction\\, slipstream\\, horror or fantasy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:488@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110413T180000Z DTEND:20110413T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:440@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110411T170000Z DTEND:20110411T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Web Design Foundations 3 : CSS Basics DESCRIPTION:Omniversity Web Design Foundation course aimed at anyone who wants to learn about how the Web works from the very basic beginnings and be taken step by step\\, in a friendly informal style\\, up to the point where they know how to build a basic modern best practices web site and put it online. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:458@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110411T180000Z DTEND:20110411T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Clojure DESCRIPTION:Clojure is a dynamic programming language that targets the Java Virtual Machine (and the CLR ). It is designed to be a general-purpose language\\, combining the approachability and interactive development of a scripting language with an efficient and robust infrastructure for multithreaded programming. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:477@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110411T160000Z DTEND:20110411T180000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Blank Media Collective DESCRIPTION:Blank Media Collective are curating an exhibition showcasing work investigating social media in collaboration with MadLab\\, Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:387@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110410T130000Z DTEND:20110410T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:GNOME 3.0 Launch Party DESCRIPTION:A party to celebrate the launch of \\"GNOME 3.0\\" . GNOME is the desktop used by many \\"GNU/Linux\\" distributions. This event will be accessible to the non-technical. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:456@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110410T110000Z DTEND:20110410T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Cakes for Japan DESCRIPTION:Cakes for Japan is a pop-up bake sale raisning funds for the Red Cross after the recent events in Japan. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:441@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110409T130000Z DTEND:20110409T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Writers Forum Workshop (North) DESCRIPTION:WFW(N) is an opportunity for innovative/experimental poets to present their work for feedback in a mutually supportive atmosphere. Ideally\\, please bring along copies of the work you intend to read for the other group members. Anyone who wants to come along but doesn\\'t want to read is also very welcome. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:450@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110409T093000Z DTEND:20110409T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Lovely Data Transport Hack Day DESCRIPTION:Lovely Data is a series of Open Data hack days sponsored by Manchester Digital Development Agency (MDDA) and run in partnership with Open Data Manchester\\, DataGM\\, FutureEverything and the MadLab. The theme of the very first Lovely Data\\, taking place on Saturday 9 April 2011\\, is Transport. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:471@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110407T180000Z DTEND:20110407T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Bokeh _Yeah! DESCRIPTION:A Skill share user group for DSLR owners. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:475@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110407T180000Z DTEND:20110407T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:FSFE DESCRIPTION:The Free Software Foundation Europe\\'s local Manchester chapter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:442@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110406T180000Z DTEND:20110406T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Landscape Architecture– Pathway to Chartership DESCRIPTION:A group for all landscape architects working towards thier chartership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:483@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110406T180000Z DTEND:20110406T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Hacman DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:443@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110405T180000Z DTEND:20110405T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SpecFic Writing Group DESCRIPTION:A group for writers interested in science fiction\\, weird fiction\\, slipstream\\, horror or fantasy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:447@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110405T180000Z DTEND:20110405T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Mad Graphic Novel Group – The Contract With God Trilogy DESCRIPTION:A discussion group for those looking to talk\\, argue\\, debate about graphic novels\\, comics\\, comix and web-comics. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:439@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110404T170000Z DTEND:20110404T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Web Design Foundations 3 : CSS Basics DESCRIPTION:Omniversity Web Design Foundation course aimed at anyone who wants to learn about how the Web works from the very basic beginnings and be taken step by step\\, in a friendly informal style\\, up to the point where they know how to build a basic modern best practices web site and put it online. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:454@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110404T180000Z DTEND:20110404T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Google Technology User Group DESCRIPTION:Google Technology User Group in Manchester\\, England END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:452@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110403T183000Z DTEND:20110403T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Filmonik Kabaret 2011 DESCRIPTION:Filmonik Kabaret\\, the week-long filmmaking extravaganza\\, returns to Manchester this April\\, providing an open door and a warm welcome for those making films with the minimum of means. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:423@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110402T090000Z DTEND:20110402T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:U³ DESCRIPTION:UCubed is an event that focuses on Ubuntu and Debian based distributions\\, and encourages users to become more involved in the community. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:451@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110401T120000Z DTEND:20110401T140000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Literature Northwest CPD Seminar - Sales and marketing with Will Atkinson DESCRIPTION:Literature Northwest is delighted to announce a new programme of CPD seminars for people working in all areas of publishing. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:422@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110331T180000Z DTEND:20110331T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Technical Communicators Group DESCRIPTION:Technical writers/communicators\\, information designers based in and around the North West. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:429@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110331T180000Z DTEND:20110331T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Kinokophonography DESCRIPTION:With the hope of helping to create a platform for those interested in field recordings to share and discuss their work\\, kinokophone is organising Kinokophonography! Bring along a few favorites from your catalogue of recordings to play or come to listen to sounds and stories from around the world. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:402@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110330T180000Z DTEND:20110330T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:444@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110329T173000Z DTEND:20110329T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Open Data Manchester DESCRIPTION:Open Data in Manchester END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:435@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110328T170000Z DTEND:20110328T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Web Design Foundations 2 : HTML Basics DESCRIPTION:Omniversity Web Design Foundation course looking at the Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) language in detail. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:446@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110327T130000Z DTEND:20110327T153000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Girl Geek Tea Party v11 DESCRIPTION:Girl Geek Dinner has got a little sister – Girl Geek Afternoon Tea! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:427@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110325T180000Z DTEND:20110325T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Dr Sketchys Manchester DESCRIPTION:Live drawing event where you get to draw cool\\, interesting\\, beautiful people in all shapes\\, sizes\\, poses and disguises. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:419@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110324T180000Z DTEND:20110324T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Fashion Hackers DESCRIPTION:The Fashion Hackers are a group of crafty individuals who knit\\, sew\\, make and remake fashionable one-of-a-kind pieces to sell to raise money for Oxfam. Come along to get involved and show off your skills or learn new ones END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:455@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110324T180000Z DTEND:20110324T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:InProcess:ing DESCRIPTION:An open forum for sharing creative coding and practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:377@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110323T180000Z DTEND:20110323T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Standards>next DESCRIPTION:Standards>next is an informal series of of short talks\\, presentations and discussions about cutting-edge web standards topics such as HTML5\\, CSS3\\, accessibility\\, SVG and more. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:401@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110323T180000Z DTEND:20110323T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:416@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110322T173000Z DTEND:20110322T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Net Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Free monthly gatherings for social changemakers and web innovators to network\\, socialise and share ideas about how nonprofits and social benefit organisations can use the social web for social change. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:434@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110321T170000Z DTEND:20110321T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Web Design Foundations 2 : HTML Basics DESCRIPTION:Omniversity Web Design Foundation course looking at the Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) language in detail. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:445@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110321T181500Z DTEND:20110321T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Android Manchester Meetup DESCRIPTION:Once a monthh social get together for Android devotees\\, and intrestees to learn\\, share knowledge & expertise and the oppurtunity to ask fellow Droids questions. The event will cover Android basics and will endevour to bring in guest speakers\\, latest app demos and discussions followed by some socialising at the nearest drinking establishment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:418@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110320T130000Z DTEND:20110320T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SkepLit Book Group DESCRIPTION:Ever read a book and wondered whether it was good science? Want to find out if all those bestsellers like The Secret and Quantum Healing have anything in them? Want to read science\\, discuss science\\, and even eat cupcakes? END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:453@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110320T100000Z DTEND:20110320T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan Hack Day DESCRIPTION:We are a group of Hardware & Software Hackers based in the Greater Manchester area. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:413@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110319T130000Z DTEND:20110319T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Linux User Group DESCRIPTION:ManLUG is a group of GNU/Linux users from in and around Manchester who meet up regularly to discuss Linux and the GNU operating system. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:420@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110318T180000Z DTEND:20110318T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Upstairs) SUMMARY:Geeks Talk Sexy - LGBT Geeks Stand Proud DESCRIPTION:Sex and geeks don’t fit together or compute\\, most would say. However the truth may be the total opposite. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:421@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110318T170000Z DTEND:20110318T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Drupal User Group DESCRIPTION:The North West Drupal User Group meets once a month at MadLab and features expert help and demonstrations. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:404@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110317T183000Z DTEND:20110317T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West England Perl Mongers DESCRIPTION:Group for Perl Mongers in the areas of Cumbria\\, Lancashire\\, Merseyside\\, the Western part of Greater Manchester and now serving North Yorkshire and Cheshire END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:414@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110317T180000Z DTEND:20110317T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Python User Group DESCRIPTION:Python North West is a user group for Pythoneers and Pythonistas of all levels and ages\\, open to everyone coding “the way Guido indented it”. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:400@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110316T180000Z DTEND:20110316T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:415@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110316T180000Z DTEND:20110316T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester WordPress User Group DESCRIPTION:A group of people from in and around Manchester\\, UK\\, who use the open source web publishing software WordPress to blog\\, design and develop websites. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:426@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110316T180000Z DTEND:20110316T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:DIYBIOMCR Launch DESCRIPTION:The Manchester chapter of DIYbio\\, \\"dedicated to making biology an accessible pursuit for citizen scientists\\, amateur biologists and biological engineers who value openness and safety.\\" END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:396@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110315T170000Z DTEND:20110315T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Films from the Edge – Experimental Film Course DESCRIPTION:Join filmmaker Maria Gabriella Ruban for a six week exploration of experimental short films\\, both classic and contemporary. As well as discussing the medium and watching many films\\, there will be an opportunity to make short films for public screening. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:405@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110315T180000Z DTEND:20110315T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Sci-Fi Book Club DESCRIPTION:Book Club for Science Fiction Fans END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:408@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110315T180000Z DTEND:20110315T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Free Software DESCRIPTION:The purpose of Manchester Free Software is to promote the Free Software philosophy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:430@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110315T180000Z DTEND:20110315T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Films from the Edge : Showcase DESCRIPTION:This is the grand unveiling of the Omniversitys XFilm course students work. They have spent 6 weeks building up the skills & knowledge to create their own experimental short film\\, under the tuition of Maria Gabriella Ruban\\, an experienced creative film maker. Come & join the film makers for beer\\, popcorn\\, good conversation & fresh new work. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:424@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110314T170000Z DTEND:20110314T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Web Design Foundations 1 : Introduction to the Web, and web design DESCRIPTION:Omniversity of Manchester END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:428@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110314T180000Z DTEND:20110314T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Clojure DESCRIPTION:Clojure is a dynamic programming language that targets the Java Virtual Machine (and the CLR ). It is designed to be a general-purpose language\\, combining the approachability and interactive development of a scripting language with an efficient and robust infrastructure for multithreaded programming. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:417@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110312T090000Z DTEND:20110312T163000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Beginners guide to Arduino and Physical Computing DESCRIPTION:Omniversity of Manchester END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:425@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110311T170000Z DTEND:20110311T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:MuseumMan : Adam Nankervis DESCRIPTION:Adam Nankervis and David Medalla have been commissed as the official MERZMAN artists in residence. Acting as latterday flâneurs\\, they set out to re-trace the footsteps of Kurt Schwitters and his peregrinations around Manchester\\, Bury\\, St Helens\\, Liverpool during 1946 - 47. This is a talk from Adam about his experience. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:406@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110310T173000Z DTEND:20110310T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:XP Manchester DESCRIPTION:XP-Manchester is a regional group with the goal of promoting\\, discussing\\, practicing\\, learning and generally showing an interest in eXtreme Programming\\, test-driven development\\, kanban\\, etc. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:407@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110310T180000Z DTEND:20110310T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Undiscovered DESCRIPTION:New group for photography lovers. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:397@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110309T180000Z DTEND:20110309T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SpecFic Writing Group DESCRIPTION:A group for writers interested in science fiction\\, weird fiction\\, slipstream\\, horror or fantasy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:399@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110309T180000Z DTEND:20110309T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HAC:Manchester are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:409@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110309T171500Z DTEND:20110309T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab/ Croma restaurant, near town hall SUMMARY:Manchester Girl Geek Dinner 7 DESCRIPTION:We\\'re delighted to announce that the 7th Manchester Girl Geek Dinner will take place in the week of International Women\\'s Day. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:382@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110308T180000Z DTEND:20110308T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:$.get( jQuery) DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to explore the world of jQuery\\, meet others and share ideas. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:395@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110308T170000Z DTEND:20110308T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Films from the Edge – Experimental Film Course DESCRIPTION:Join filmmaker Maria Gabriella Ruban for a six week exploration of experimental short films\\, both classic and contemporary. As well as discussing the medium and watching many films\\, there will be an opportunity to make short films for public screening. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:390@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110307T180000Z DTEND:20110307T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Google Technology User Group DESCRIPTION:Google Technology User Group in Manchester\\, England END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:350@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110305T130000Z DTEND:20110305T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Writers Forum Workshop (North) DESCRIPTION:WFW(N) is an opportunity for innovative/experimental poets to present their work for feedback in a mutually supportive atmosphere. Ideally\\, please bring along copies of the work you intend to read for the other group members. Anyone who wants to come along but doesn\\'t want to read is also very welcome. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:388@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110305T090000Z DTEND:20110305T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Music Hackday DESCRIPTION:On the 5th of March\\, MadLab will be alive and aloud with a cacophony of musical hacking! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:410@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110305T190000Z DTEND:20110305T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Shareable Music Night DESCRIPTION:An experimental night of sharing shareable music. Consisting of music listening\\, discussion\\, review with investigation into the shareable licensed music scene. * Over 18\\'s only. * Dress \\'cultural review show\\' style END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:411@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110305T090000Z DTEND:20110305T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Upstairs) SUMMARY:The Uncut Society - an unconference event and workshop DESCRIPTION:An ‘unconference’ and workshop for artists\\, activists\\, community leaders\\, NGO project workers\\, trade unions\\, young people\\, elders\\, and media workers. We aim to explore a range of imaginative new media\\, creative\\, cultural and artistic means of mounting more effective and non-violent oppositional tactics in the public sphere. 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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:384@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110301T180000Z DTEND:20110301T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Mad Graphic Novel Group - Parker the Hunter DESCRIPTION:A discussion group for those looking to talk\\, argue\\, debate about graphic novels\\, comics\\, comix and web-comics. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:394@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110301T170000Z DTEND:20110301T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Films from the Edge – Experimental Film Course DESCRIPTION:Join filmmaker Maria Gabriella Ruban for a six week exploration of experimental short films\\, both classic and contemporary. As well as discussing the medium and watching many films\\, there will be an opportunity to make short films for public screening. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:374@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110226T130000Z DTEND:20110226T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Linux User Group DESCRIPTION:ManLUG is a group of GNU/Linux users from in and around Manchester who meet up regularly to discuss Linux and the GNU operating system. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:379@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110226T100000Z DTEND:20110226T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:MadLab Cafe - Pancake Day DESCRIPTION:MadLab’s second Cafe day is all about cakes in pans. Have a bite to eat and discover what we can do for you and you can do for us. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:381@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110225T180000Z DTEND:20110225T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Dr Sketchys Manchester DESCRIPTION:Live drawing event where you get to draw cool\\, interesting\\, beautiful people in all shapes\\, sizes\\, poses and disguises. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:383@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110225T090000Z DTEND:20110225T163000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Building the Internet of Things - Arduino and Ethernet DESCRIPTION:Omniversity course exploring the Ethernet shield\\, which make an excellent platform to explore the Internet of Things. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:368@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110224T180000Z DTEND:20110224T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Fashion Hackers DESCRIPTION:The Fashion Hackers are a group of crafty individuals who knit\\, sew\\, make and remake fashionable one-of-a-kind pieces to sell to raise money for Oxfam. Come along to get involved and show off your skills or learn new ones END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:391@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110224T180000Z DTEND:20110224T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:InProcess:ing DESCRIPTION:An open forum for sharing creative coding and practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:366@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110223T180000Z DTEND:20110223T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:We are a group of Hardware & Software Hackers based in the Greater Manchester area. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:380@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110223T180000Z DTEND:20110223T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Kinokophonography DESCRIPTION:With the hope of helping to create a platform for those interested in field recordings to share and discuss their work\\, kinokophone is organising Kinokophonography! Bring along a few favorites from your catalogue of recordings to play or come to listen to sounds and stories from around the world. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:361@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110222T173000Z DTEND:20110222T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Net Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Free monthly gatherings for social changemakers and web innovators to network\\, socialise and share ideas about how nonprofits and social benefit organisations can use the social web for social change. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:393@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110222T170000Z DTEND:20110222T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Films from the Edge – Experimental Film Course DESCRIPTION:Join filmmaker Maria Gabriella Ruban for a six week exploration of experimental short films\\, both classic and contemporary. As well as discussing the medium and watching many films\\, there will be an opportunity to make short films for public screening END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:385@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110221T183000Z DTEND:20110221T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Vocal Play DESCRIPTION:Workshops for voice only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:389@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110221T173000Z DTEND:20110221T220000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Werewolf: The Manchester Werewolf Chapter DESCRIPTION:A simple game of strategy and deception\\, played by a large group of people. The game is all about making accusations\\, lying\\, bluffing\\, second-guessing\\, and social engineering. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:367@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110220T100000Z DTEND:20110220T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HAC:Manchester Hack Day DESCRIPTION:We are a group of Hardware & Software Hackers based in the Greater Manchester area. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:360@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110219T130000Z DTEND:20110219T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Ubuntu Beginners Guide DESCRIPTION:A workshop in Free Software Philosophy and Ubuntu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:370@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110218T170000Z DTEND:20110218T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Drupal User Group DESCRIPTION:The North West Drupal User Group meets once a month at MadLab and features expert help and demonstrations. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:371@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110217T180000Z DTEND:20110217T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Python User Group DESCRIPTION:Python North West is a user group for Pythoneers and Pythonistas of all levels and ages\\, open to everyone coding “the way Guido indented it”. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:365@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110216T180000Z DTEND:20110216T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:We are a group of Hardware & Software Hackers based in the Greater Manchester area. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:372@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110216T180000Z DTEND:20110216T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester WordPress User Group DESCRIPTION:A group of people from in and around Manchester\\, UK\\, who use the open source web publishing software WordPress to blog\\, design and develop websites. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:359@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110215T180000Z DTEND:20110215T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Free Software DESCRIPTION:Manchester Free Software was formed in response to the growing need for a group based in the Manchester area that focuses on Free Software and GNU/Linux primarily\\, but also on issues such as Digital Restrictions Management and other issues which infringe on the freedoms of computer users. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:362@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110215T180000Z DTEND:20110215T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Sci-Fi Book Club DESCRIPTION:Book Club for Science Fiction Fans END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:386@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110215T170000Z DTEND:20110215T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Films from the Edge – Experimental Film Course DESCRIPTION:Join filmmaker Maria Gabriella Ruban for a six week exploration of experimental short films\\, both classic and contemporary. As well as discussing the medium and watching many films\\, there will be an opportunity to make short films for public screening. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:373@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110214T180000Z DTEND:20110214T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Clojure DESCRIPTION:Clojure is a dynamic programming language that targets the Java Virtual Machine (and the CLR ). It is designed to be a general-purpose language\\, combining the approachability and interactive development of a scripting language with an efficient and robust infrastructure for multithreaded programming. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:357@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110210T173000Z DTEND:20110210T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:XP Manchester DESCRIPTION:XP-Manchester is a regional group with the goal of promoting\\, discussing\\, practicing\\, learning and generally showing an interest in eXtreme Programming\\, test-driven development\\, kanban\\, etc. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:358@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110210T180000Z DTEND:20110210T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Undiscovered DESCRIPTION:New group for photography lovers. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:369@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110210T090000Z DTEND:20110210T163000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Beginners guide to Arduino and Physical Computing DESCRIPTION:Omniversity of Manchester END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:356@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110209T180000Z DTEND:20110209T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SpecFic Writing Group DESCRIPTION:A group for writers interested in science fiction\\, weird fiction\\, slipstream\\, horror or fantasy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:364@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110209T180000Z DTEND:20110209T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:We are a group of Hardware & Software Hackers based in the Greater Manchester area. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:376@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110208T170000Z DTEND:20110208T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Films from the Edge - Experimental Film Course DESCRIPTION:Join filmmaker Maria Gabriella Ruban for a six week exploration of experimental short films\\, both classic and contemporary. As well as discussing the medium and watching many films\\, there will be an opportunity to make short films for public screening. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:348@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110204T180000Z DTEND:20110204T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Upstairs) SUMMARY:Geeks Talk Sexy - The Other Half of the Population DESCRIPTION:Geeks Talk Sexy is back - bigger and better! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:355@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110202T180000Z DTEND:20110202T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Landscape Archiecture - Pathway to Chartership DESCRIPTION:A group for all landscape architects working towards thier chartership. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:363@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110202T180000Z DTEND:20110202T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:We are a group of Hardware & Software Hackers based in the Greater Manchester area. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:323@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110201T180000Z DTEND:20110201T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Mad Graphic Novel Group - Pyongyang DESCRIPTION:A discussion group for those looking to talk\\, argue\\, debate about graphic novels\\, comics\\, comix and web-comics. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:353@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110129T100000Z DTEND:20110129T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:MadLab Cafe Souper - Day DESCRIPTION:Madlab\\'s first Madlab Cafe its going to be soup-er. Have a bite to eat and discover what we can do for you and you can do for us. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:344@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110127T173000Z DTEND:20110127T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Open Data Manchester DESCRIPTION:Open Data in Manchester END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:345@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110127T180000Z DTEND:20110127T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:InProcess:ing DESCRIPTION:An open forum for sharing creative coding and practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:329@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110126T180000Z DTEND:20110126T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:$.get( jQuery) DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to explore the world of jQuery\\, meet others and share ideas. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:337@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110126T180000Z DTEND:20110126T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HACMan are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:342@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110125T173000Z DTEND:20110125T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Net Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Free monthly gatherings for social changemakers and web innovators to network\\, socialise and share ideas about how nonprofits and social benefit organisations can use the social web for social change. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:343@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110123T100000Z DTEND:20110123T130000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:Kimchi Workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make Kimchi\\, a spicy pickled dish synonymous with Korean cuisine in Manchester\\, using local ingredients. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:333@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110121T180000Z DTEND:20110121T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Upstairs) SUMMARY:Dr Sketchys Manchester DESCRIPTION:Live drawing event where you get to draw cool\\, interesting\\, beautiful people in all shapes\\, sizes\\, poses and disguises. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:354@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110121T170000Z DTEND:20110121T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Drupal User Group DESCRIPTION:The North West Drupal User Group meets once a month at MadLab and features expert help and demonstrations. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:322@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110120T180000Z DTEND:20110120T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Kinokophonography DESCRIPTION:With the hope of helping to create a platform for those interested in field recordings to share and discuss their work\\, kinokophone is organising Kinokophonography! Bring along a few favorites from your catalogue of recordings to play or come to listen to sounds and stories from around the world. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:330@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110120T180000Z DTEND:20110120T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Python User Group DESCRIPTION:Python North West is a user group for Pythoneers and Pythonistas of all levels and ages\\, open to everyone coding “the way Guido indented it”. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:336@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110119T180000Z DTEND:20110119T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HACMan are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:340@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110119T180000Z DTEND:20110119T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester WordPress User Group DESCRIPTION:A group of people from in and around Manchester\\, UK\\, who use the open source web publishing software WordPress to blog\\, design and develop websites. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:347@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110119T150000Z DTEND:20110119T180000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Upstairs) SUMMARY:Marketing Your Own Business DESCRIPTION:DIGITAL MATTERS: MDDA’S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME. A practical session aimed at introducing the delegates to focused themes essential to good project management as well as business planning. 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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:352@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110116T100000Z DTEND:20110116T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Free Software- Wikipedia Day DESCRIPTION: Celebrate 10 years of Wikipedia. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:339@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110115T080000Z DTEND:20110115T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:XPMan Code Retreat DESCRIPTION:XP Manchester code retreat is a one off event by XP Manchester\\, with an aim of deliberate practice of XP Principles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:346@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110115T130000Z DTEND:20110115T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Linux User Group DESCRIPTION:ManLUG is a group of GNU/Linux users from in and around Manchester who meet up regularly to discuss Linux and the GNU operating system. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:326@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110113T180000Z DTEND:20110113T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Undiscovered DESCRIPTION:New group for photography lovers. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:341@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110113T173000Z DTEND:20110113T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:XP-Manchester DESCRIPTION: XP-Manchester is a regional group with the goal of promoting\\, discussing\\, practicing\\, learning and generally showing an interest in eXtreme Programming\\, test-driven development\\, kanban\\, etc. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:325@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110112T180000Z DTEND:20110112T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SpecFic Writing Group DESCRIPTION:A group for writers interested in science fiction\\, weird fiction\\, slipstream\\, horror or fantasy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:335@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110112T180000Z DTEND:20110112T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HACMan are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:334@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110105T180000Z DTEND:20110105T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HACMan are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:332@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20110103T180000Z DTEND:20110103T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Google Technology User Group DESCRIPTION: Google Technology User Group in Manchester\\, England END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:327@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101221T173000Z DTEND:20101221T190000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:National Short Story Day ... in Manchester DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate National Short Story Day\\, an evening of readings\\, specially commissioned stories and entertainments up and down the country in honour of the prose\\'s shortest\\, more perfect form. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:321@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101219T100000Z DTEND:20101219T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:We are a group of Hardware & Software Hackers based in the Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:316@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101216T173000Z DTEND:20101216T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Python User Group DESCRIPTION:Python North West is a user group for Pythoneers and Pythonistas of all levels and ages\\, open to everyone coding “the way Guido indented it”. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:318@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101216T170000Z DTEND:20101216T220000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:MadLab Christmas Party DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:310@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101215T180000Z DTEND:20101215T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HACMan are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:315@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101215T180000Z DTEND:20101215T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester WordPress User Group DESCRIPTION:A group of people from in and around Manchester\\, UK\\, who use the open source web publishing software WordPress to blog\\, design and develop websites. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:314@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101214T180000Z DTEND:20101214T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Free Software DESCRIPTION:Manchester Free Software was formed in response to the growing need for a group based in the Manchester area that focuses on Free Software and GNU/Linux primarily\\, but also on issues such as Digital Restrictions Management and other issues which infringe on the freedoms of computer users. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:304@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101213T180000Z DTEND:20101213T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Clojure DESCRIPTION:Clojure is a dynamic programming language that targets the Java Virtual Machine (and the CLR ). It is designed to be a general-purpose language\\, combining the approachability and interactive development of a scripting language with an efficient and robust infrastructure for multithreaded programming. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:311@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101212T130000Z DTEND:20101212T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Girl Geek Tea Party v10 DESCRIPTION:Girl Geek Dinner has got a little sister – Girl Geek Afternoon Tea! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:298@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101209T173000Z DTEND:20101209T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:XP-Manchester DESCRIPTION:XP-Manchester is a regional group with the goal of promoting\\, discussing\\, practicing\\, learning and generally showing an interest in eXtreme Programming\\, test-driven development\\, kanban\\, etc. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:313@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101209T180000Z DTEND:20101209T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:InProcessing Xmas Social DESCRIPTION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:297@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101208T180000Z DTEND:20101208T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SpecFic Writing Group DESCRIPTION:A group for writers interested in science fiction\\, weird fiction\\, slipstream\\, horror or fantasy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:300@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101208T093000Z DTEND:20101208T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Community Renewables Finance School : Installation and maintenance DESCRIPTION:This winter\\, Carbon Co-op and Carbon Leapfrog are running a series of masterclass sessions\\, practical\\, how-to guides for people interested in low carbon projects that will transform their communities and their environment. Each session features advice from a panel of professional experts form the North West and the City of London. The emphasis of the programme is on sharing knowledge and experience and on practical solutions. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:305@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101208T150000Z DTEND:20101208T180000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:The Creative’s Approach to Project Management DESCRIPTION:DIGITAL MATTERS: MDDA’S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME. A practical session aimed at introducing the delegates to focused themes essential to good project management as well as business planning. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:307@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101208T180000Z DTEND:20101208T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HACMan are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:296@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101207T180000Z DTEND:20101207T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Mad Graphic Novel Group – The Ballad of Halo Jones DESCRIPTION:A discussion group for those looking to talk\\, argue\\, debate about graphic novels\\, comics\\, comix and web-comics. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:293@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101204T080000Z DTEND:20101204T190000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:BarCamp Manchester 4 DESCRIPTION:BarCamp Manchester 3 is an open\\, free-to-attend\\, participatory 1-day unconference. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:290@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101201T180000Z DTEND:20101201T220000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Werewolf DESCRIPTION:A simple game of strategy and deception\\, played by a large group of people. The game is all about making accusations\\, lying\\, bluffing\\, second-guessing\\, and social engineering. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:295@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101201T093000Z DTEND:20101201T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Community Renewables Finance School : Finance and legal issues DESCRIPTION:This winter\\, Carbon Co-op and Carbon Leapfrog are running a series of masterclass sessions\\, practical\\, how-to guides for people interested in low carbon projects that will transform their communities and their environment. Each session features advice from a panel of professional experts form the North West and the City of London. The emphasis of the programme is on sharing knowledge and experience and on practical solutions. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:306@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101201T180000Z DTEND:20101201T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HACMan are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:291@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101130T173000Z DTEND:20101130T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Open Data Manchester DESCRIPTION:Open Data in Manchester END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:280@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101129T180000Z DTEND:20101129T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Technical Communicators Group DESCRIPTION:Technical writers/communicators\\, information designers based in and around the North West. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:283@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101127T130000Z DTEND:20101127T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Linux User Group DESCRIPTION:ManLUG is a group of GNU/Linux users from in and around Manchester who meet up regularly to discuss Linux and the GNU operating system. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:289@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101126T170000Z DTEND:20101126T190000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:NaNoWriMo DESCRIPTION:Manchester NaNoWriMo Write-in END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:303@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101126T180000Z DTEND:20101126T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Dr Sketchys Manchester DESCRIPTION:The event will mean you get to draw cool\\, interesting\\, beautiful people in all shapes\\, sizes\\, poses and disguises. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:284@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101125T180000Z DTEND:20101125T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:InProcess:ing DESCRIPTION:An open forum for sharing creative coding and practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:279@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101124T180000Z DTEND:20101124T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HACMan are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:281@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101124T180000Z DTEND:20101124T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Standards>next DESCRIPTION:Standards>next is an informal series of of short talks\\, presentations and discussions about cutting-edge web standards topics such as HTML5\\, CSS3\\, accessibility\\, SVG and more. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:294@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101124T093000Z DTEND:20101124T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Community Renewables Finance School : Inspiring Communities DESCRIPTION:This winter\\, Carbon Co-op and Carbon Leapfrog are running a series of masterclass sessions\\, practical\\, how-to guides for people interested in low carbon projects that will transform their communities and their environment. Each session features advice from a panel of professional experts form the North West and the City of London. The emphasis of the programme is on sharing knowledge and experience and on practical solutions. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:275@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101123T150000Z DTEND:20101123T180000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Together Works 2010 - Social Enterprise in Greater Manchester DESCRIPTION:Join social enterprises from around Greater Manchester in order to exchange\\, debate and do business. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:285@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101123T180000Z DTEND:20101123T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Net Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Free monthly gatherings for social changemakers and web innovators to network\\, socialise and share ideas about how nonprofits and social benefit organisations can use the social web for social change. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:268@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101122T183000Z DTEND:20101122T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Permaculture Network - POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:Free Energy Talk by Dave Lawton END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:286@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101121T130000Z DTEND:20101121T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Girl Geek Tea Party v9 - We love science DESCRIPTION:Girl Geek Dinner has got a little sister – Girl Geek Afternoon Tea! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:292@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101121T100000Z DTEND:20101121T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:We are a group of Hardware & Software Hackers based in the Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:259@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101119T180000Z DTEND:20101119T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Geeks Talk Sexy DESCRIPTION:Sex and geeks don’t fit together or compute\\, most would say. However the truth may be the total opposite. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:269@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101119T170000Z DTEND:20101119T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Drupal User Group DESCRIPTION:The North West Drupal User Group meets once a month at MadLab and features expert help and demonstrations. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:266@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101118T180000Z DTEND:20101118T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Undiscovered DESCRIPTION:New group for photography lovers. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:271@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101117T180000Z DTEND:20101117T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester WordPress User Group DESCRIPTION:A group of people from in and around Manchester\\, UK\\, who use the open source web publishing software WordPress to blog\\, design and develop websites. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:273@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101117T130000Z DTEND:20101117T173000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Connecting 2.0 Communities DESCRIPTION:Advice and support for voluntary or community sector organisation\\, freelancer or creative who would like to know more about “digital technology”. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:278@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101117T180000Z DTEND:20101117T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HACMan are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:265@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101116T180000Z DTEND:20101116T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Free Software DESCRIPTION:Manchester Free Software was formed in response to the growing need for a group based in the Manchester area that focuses on Free Software and GNU/Linux primarily\\, but also on issues such as Digital Restrictions Management and other issues which infringe on the freedoms of computer users. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:267@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101116T180000Z DTEND:20101116T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Sci-Fi Book Club – The Windup Girl DESCRIPTION:Book Club for Science Fiction Fans END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:282@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101115T180000Z DTEND:20101115T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Python User Group DESCRIPTION:Python North West is a user group for Pythoneers and Pythonistas of all levels and ages\\, open to everyone coding “the way Guido indented it”. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:288@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101115T170000Z DTEND:20101115T190000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:NaNoWriMo DESCRIPTION:Manchester NaNoWriMo Write-in END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:263@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101114T090000Z DTEND:20101114T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Debian Bug Squashing Party DESCRIPTION:Debian Bug Squashing Party to help get Squeeze released END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:260@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101113T120000Z DTEND:20101113T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Elephant Workshop DESCRIPTION:Elephant Workshops leads an exciting workshop using different art forms to explore the senses. Including drawing music\\, creating sound art and creating collage from smells. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:262@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101113T120000Z DTEND:20101113T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Debian Bug Squashing Party DESCRIPTION:Debian Bug Squashing Party to help get Squeeze released END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:264@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101111T173000Z DTEND:20101111T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY: XP-Manchester DESCRIPTION:XP-Manchester is a regional group with the goal of promoting\\, discussing\\, practicing\\, learning and generally showing an interest in eXtreme Programming\\, test-driven development\\, kanban\\, etc. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:270@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101110T180000Z DTEND:20101110T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SpecFic Writing Group DESCRIPTION:A group for writers interested in science fiction\\, weird fiction\\, slipstream\\, horror or fantasy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:274@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101110T150000Z DTEND:20101110T183000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Marketing yourself and your business in a competitive networking environment DESCRIPTION:An introductory session aimed at exploring ways to raise you and your businesses profile. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:277@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101110T180000Z DTEND:20101110T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HACMan are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:287@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101109T170000Z DTEND:20101109T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:NaNoWriMo DESCRIPTION:Manchester NaNoWriMo Write-in END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:258@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101108T180000Z DTEND:20101108T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Clojure DESCRIPTION:Clojure is a dynamic programming language that targets the Java Virtual Machine (and the CLR ). It is designed to be a general-purpose language\\, combining the approachability and interactive development of a scripting language with an efficient and robust infrastructure for multithreaded programming. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:255@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101104T170000Z DTEND:20101106T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Made in India DESCRIPTION:Made in India is a unique opportunity to see a selection of creative new videoworks from India as the first trailblazing event for ATM11 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:254@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101103T180000Z DTEND:20101103T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Kinokophonography DESCRIPTION:With the hope of helping to create a platform for those interested in field recordings to share and discuss their work\\, kinokophone is organising Kinokophonography! Bring along a few favorites from your catalogue of recordings to play or come to listen to sounds and stories from around the world. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:276@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101103T180000Z DTEND:20101103T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HACMan are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:252@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101102T180000Z DTEND:20101102T200000Z LOCATION: SUMMARY:Mad Graphic Novel Group - MAUS DESCRIPTION:A discussion group for those looking to talk\\, argue\\, debate about graphic novels\\, comics\\, comix and web-comics. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:251@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101101T180000Z DTEND:20101101T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Google Technology User Group DESCRIPTION:Google Technology User Group in Manchester\\, England END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:238@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101031T120000Z DTEND:20101031T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Teawitter Four: Science! DESCRIPTION:Teawitter 4 will explore the science of tea parties. You can expect interesting talks\\, lively discussions and best of all: science you can eat! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:272@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101031T183000Z DTEND:20101031T220000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:MANTIS in Motion DESCRIPTION:As part of the MANTIS October 29-31 2010\\, Fall Festival at NOVARS University of Manchester you are invited to MANTIS-in-motion. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:237@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101030T090000Z DTEND:20101030T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Robot Hackday DESCRIPTION:Bring your old electronic junk and toys down to Madlab. Take them apart and put them back together again as… robots! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:236@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101029T100000Z DTEND:20101029T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Home Chaos Workshop DESCRIPTION:Come and take part in this exciting workshop with designer Nelly Ben Hayoun where you will learn how to make a volcano in your living room\\, a real sleeping giant in the corner of your domestic environment! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:256@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101028T180000Z DTEND:20101028T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:InProcess:ing DESCRIPTION:an open forum for sharing creative coding and practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:235@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101027T180000Z DTEND:20101027T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HACMan are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:247@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101026T180000Z DTEND:20101026T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Net Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Free monthly gatherings for social changemakers and web innovators to network\\, socialise and share ideas about how nonprofits and social benefit organisations can use the social web for social change. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:241@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101025T090000Z DTEND:20101027T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Upstairs) SUMMARY:iPhone 4⁴ Workshop DESCRIPTION:Developing with iOS4\\, XCode 4\\, iPhone 4\\, in groups of roughly 4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:246@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101025T180000Z DTEND:20101025T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Technical Communicators Group DESCRIPTION:Technical writers/communicators\\, information designers based in and around the North West. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:248@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101021T180000Z DTEND:20101021T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Python User Group DESCRIPTION:Python North West is a user group for Pythoneers and Pythonistas of all levels and ages\\, open to everyone coding \\"the way Guido indented it\\". END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:233@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101020T170000Z DTEND:20101020T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HACMan are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:250@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101020T180000Z DTEND:20101020T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester WordPress User Group DESCRIPTION:A group of people from in and around Manchester\\, UK\\, who use the open source web publishing software WordPress to blog\\, design and develop websites. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:244@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101019T180000Z DTEND:20101019T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Sci-Fi Book Club - The Windup Girl DESCRIPTION:Book Club for Science Fiction Fans END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:245@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101019T180000Z DTEND:20101019T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Free Software DESCRIPTION:Manchester Free Software was formed in response to the growing need for a group based in the Manchester area that focuses on Free Software and GNU/Linux primarily\\, but also on issues such as Digital Restrictions Management and other issues which infringe on the freedoms of computer users. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:242@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101018T180000Z DTEND:20101018T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Undiscovered DESCRIPTION:New group for photography lovers. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:227@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101016T130000Z DTEND:20101016T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Linux User Group DESCRIPTION:ManLUG is a group of GNU/Linux users from in and around Manchester who meet up regularly to discuss Linux and the GNU operating system. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:232@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101016T090000Z DTEND:20101016T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HACMan are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:225@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101015T180000Z DTEND:20101015T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Drupal User Group DESCRIPTION:The North West Drupal User Group meets once a month at MadLab and features expert help and demonstrations. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:220@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101014T173000Z DTEND:20101014T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:XP-Manchester DESCRIPTION:XP-Manchester is a regional group with the goal of promoting\\, discussing\\, practicing\\, learning and generally showing an interest in eXtreme Programming\\, test-driven development\\, kanban\\, etc. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:257@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101014T120000Z DTEND:20101014T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:#DEN10: New Opportunities, New Challenges DESCRIPTION:The Digital Editors Network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:224@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101013T180000Z DTEND:20101013T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:SpecFic Writing Group DESCRIPTION:A group for writers interested in science fiction\\, weird fiction\\, slipstream\\, horror or fantasy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:231@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101013T180000Z DTEND:20101013T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HACMan are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:239@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101007T180000Z DTEND:20101007T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Fashion Hackers DESCRIPTION:The Fashion Hackers are a group of crafty individuals who knit\\, sew\\, make and remake fashionable one-of-a-kind pieces to sell to raise money for Oxfam. Come along to get involved and show off your skills or learn new ones END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:230@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101006T180000Z DTEND:20101006T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:We are a group of Hardware & Software Hackers based in the Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:219@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101005T180000Z DTEND:20101005T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Mad Graphic Novel Group - Double Bill DESCRIPTION:A discussion group for those looking to talk\\, argue\\, debate about graphic novels\\, comics\\, comix and web-comics. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:249@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101005T170000Z DTEND:20101005T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Social Media Cafe DESCRIPTION:The Social Media Cafe is a monthly meetup for anyone and everyone interested in social media in Manchester to get together\\, share ideas and learn from each other. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:221@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101004T180000Z DTEND:20101004T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Google Technology User Group DESCRIPTION:Google Technology User Group in Manchester\\, England END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:229@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101003T113000Z DTEND:20101003T163000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Camerata and ArtCollider DESCRIPTION:Manchester Camerata and FutureEverything team up to present Camerata’s principal cellist\\, Hannah Roberts\\, who is widely recognised as \\'one of the most outstanding cellists of her generation\\'\\, and sound artist Andrew Deakin in a live collaborative performance. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:228@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101002T100000Z DTEND:20101002T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Body Hack Workshop DESCRIPTION:Daito Manabe will be running a body hack workshop as part of the Abandon Normal Devices Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:222@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20101001T090000Z DTEND:20101023T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab & various locations across Manchester SUMMARY:Analogue is the New Digital DESCRIPTION:Interventions across Manchester with newly commissioned\\, inspirational and experimental artefacts that reflect on the invisible sub-structure of data that permeates our world. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:208@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100929T180000Z DTEND:20100929T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Standards>next DESCRIPTION:standards>next is an informal series of of short talks\\, presentations and discussions about cutting-edge web standards topics such as HTML5\\, CSS3\\, accessibility\\, SVG and more. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:218@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100929T180000Z DTEND:20100929T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HACMan are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:226@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100928T180000Z DTEND:20100928T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Open Data Manchester DESCRIPTION:Open Data in Manchester END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:216@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100923T180000Z DTEND:20100923T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:InProcess:ing DESCRIPTION:an open forum for sharing creative coding and practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:204@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100922T130000Z DTEND:20100922T173000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Connecting 2.0 Communities DESCRIPTION:Advice and support for voluntary or community sector organisation\\, freelancer or creative who would like to know more about “digital technology”. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:210@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100922T180000Z DTEND:20100922T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HACMan are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:201@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100921T180000Z DTEND:20100921T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Sci-Fi Book Club - The Carpet Makers DESCRIPTION:Book Club for Science Fiction Fans END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:211@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100921T180000Z DTEND:20100920T230021Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Free Software DESCRIPTION:Manchester Free Software was formed in response to the growing need for a group based in the Manchester area that focuses on Free Software and GNU/Linux primarily\\, but also on issues such as Digital Restrictions Management and other issues which infringe on the freedoms of computer users. 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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:213@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100917T170000Z DTEND:20100917T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Drupal User Group DESCRIPTION:Welcome and introductions Drupal news and upcoming events Eli\\'s Fantastic Introduction to the Wonderful World of Profiling and Debugging like Real Grown Ups Do Whilst client side tools such as Firebug and Webkit\\'s Developer Tools can show you how long it is taking to request a page and all its dependencies\\, to work out why a particular php request took so long requires a little more introspection. We\\'ll look at how you can use xDebug to generate profiliing files and then analyse them using KCachegrind to find your bottlenecks. Whilst we\\'re playing with xDebug\\, we\\'ll also look at how you can integrate it into your development environment so you can pause page generation part way through a request\\, inspect and even change variables in scope and follow the path of execution step by step. 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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:105@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100518T180000Z DTEND:20100518T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Sci-Fi Book Club - The Left Hand of Darkness DESCRIPTION:Book Club for Science Fiction Fans END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:103@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100517T180000Z DTEND:20100517T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Interesting Monday DESCRIPTION:TED for the rest of us – A chance to show and tell the things we know and care about to an open-minded audience END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:101@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100515T130000Z DTEND:20100515T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Linux User Group DESCRIPTION:ManLUG is a group of GNU/Linux users from in and around Manchester who meet up regularly to discuss Linux and the GNU operating system. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:102@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100515T090000Z DTEND:20100515T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:We are a group of Hardware & Software Hackers based in the Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:108@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100515T090000Z DTEND:20100517T190000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:MadLab Interior Renovation DESCRIPTION:Take a leading role in shaping the MadLab\\'s future. If you\\'ve benefited from the MadLab and want to give back to the community\\, this is your chance! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:95@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100512T180000Z DTEND:20100512T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Upstairs) SUMMARY:Speculative Fiction Writing Group DESCRIPTION:We group for writers interested in science fiction\\, weird fiction\\, slipstream\\, horror or fantasy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:98@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100512T180000Z DTEND:20100512T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:HACMan are a hackspace group based in Greater Manchester. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:94@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100511T170000Z DTEND:20100511T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Inventors Group DESCRIPTION:Manchester Inventors Group (MIG) is a group that aims to help both local and any inventors by providing the right information and sharing experiences. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:99@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100511T170000Z DTEND:20100511T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:GeekUp DESCRIPTION:GeekUp is a community of web designers\\, web developers\\, and other tech-minded folk from the UK END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:100@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100510T180000Z DTEND:20100510T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:NSManchester DESCRIPTION:North West UK Apple Developer MeetUp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:93@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100509T120000Z DTEND:20100509T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:Teawitter 2 DESCRIPTION:TeaWitter social event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:97@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100509T120000Z DTEND:20100509T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Upstairs) SUMMARY:Stygian Arts DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the new group “Stygian Arts”\\, an offshoot of the Manchester Gothic Lifestyles meetup group. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:92@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100508T140000Z DTEND:20100508T163000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:A.Happening DESCRIPTION:Mixed arts event with launch of Adrian Slatcher\\'s poetry pamphlet \\"Extracts from Levona\\" END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:91@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100504T173000Z DTEND:20100504T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Mad Graphic Novel Group - The Dark Knight Returns DESCRIPTION:A discussion group for those looking to talk\\, argue\\, debate about graphic novels\\, comics\\, comix and web-comics. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:88@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100430T120000Z DTEND:20100430T140000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Literature Northwest Publishing Seminar - #1: Rights DESCRIPTION:Literature Northwest is delighted to announce a new programme of CPD seminars for people working in all areas of publishing. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:96@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100430T150000Z DTEND:20100430T170000Z LOCATION:Upstairs, MadLab SUMMARY:Sosolimited Presentation DESCRIPTION:FutureEverything and Mad Lab present Sosolimited Presentation Join us for an informal demonstration gining a technical overview of Sosolimited processes and be a place for discussion and exchange. Sosolimited is an art and design consultancy formed in 2003. The group specialises in interactive installation and audiovisual performance. Working at the leading edge of technology\\, they create immersive works that play on the immediacy of live media. Formed by three MIT graduates with backgrounds in physics\\, computer science\\, architecture\\, and music\\, SoSoLimited operates at the intersection of experience and information. They continue to create unique works for clients and galleries around the world. Sosolimited are in Manchester to create a live audiovisual remix of the General Election Debate at the People\\'s History Museum on Thursday evening\\, as a trailblazer event for the forthcoming FutureEverything festival 12-15 May 2010. Book a free ticket - but be quick\\, as numbers are limited! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:89@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100428T180000Z DTEND:20100428T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:We are a group of Hardware & Software Hackers based in the Greater Manchester END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:85@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100427T173000Z DTEND:20100427T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Net Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Free monthly gatherings for social changemakers and web innovators to network\\, socialise and share ideas about how nonprofits and social benefit organisations can use the social web for social change. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:87@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100426T180000Z DTEND:20100426T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Technical Communicators Group - POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:Technical writers/communicators\\, information designers based in and around the North West END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:84@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100425T130000Z DTEND:20100425T153000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Girl Geek Afternoon Tea - Web Development Workshop DESCRIPTION:Girl Geek Dinner has got a little sister – Girl Geek Afternoon Tea! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:86@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100422T180000Z DTEND:20100422T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:InProcess:ing DESCRIPTION:an open forum for sharing creative coding and practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:83@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100421T180000Z DTEND:20100421T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Wordpress User Group DESCRIPTION:A group of peeps from in and around Manchester\\, UK\\, who use the open source web publishing software WordPress to blog\\, design and develop websites. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:90@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100421T180000Z DTEND:20100421T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab (Downstairs) SUMMARY:Manchester Aggregator DESCRIPTION:A project aiming to showcase the best of Manchester’s digital content in the form of a web\\, mobile and regular print publication. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:74@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100420T173000Z DTEND:20100420T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Sci-Fi Book Club - Neuromancer DESCRIPTION:Book Club for Science Fiction Fans END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:81@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100419T180000Z DTEND:20100419T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Interesting Monday - POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:TED for the rest of us – A chance to show and tell the things we know and care about to an open-minded audience. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:79@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100417T130000Z DTEND:20100417T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Linux User Group DESCRIPTION:ManLUG is a group of GNU/Linux users from in and around Manchester who meet up regularly to discuss Linux and the GNU operating system. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:80@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100417T090000Z DTEND:20100417T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:We are a group of Hardware & Software Hackers based in the Greater Manchester END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:77@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100416T180000Z DTEND:20100416T210000Z LOCATION:Upstairs, MadLab SUMMARY:NWDUG DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="http://nwdug.org.uk/": END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:73@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100414T180000Z DTEND:20100414T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:We are a group of Hardware & Software Hackers based in the Greater END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:72@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100413T170000Z DTEND:20100413T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:GeekUp DESCRIPTION:GeekUp is a community of web designers\\, web developers\\, and other tech-minded folk from the UK END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:82@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100413T170000Z DTEND:20100413T190000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:FutureEverything Volunteers Meeting DESCRIPTION:FutureEverything Festival (formerly Futuresonic) has a number of openings for volunteers looking to gain some experience in various aspects of the festival: Art\\, Music\\, Conference\\, Marketing\\, and Office support. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:78@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100412T180000Z DTEND:20100412T210000Z LOCATION:Upstairs, MadLab SUMMARY:NSManchester DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="http://nsmanchester.com/": END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:71@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100411T120000Z DTEND:20100411T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Stygian Arts DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the new group \\"Stygian Arts\\"\\, an offshoot of the Manchester Gothic Lifestyles meetup group. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:75@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100408T170000Z DTEND:20100408T190000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Filmonik Pre-Kabaret Meet DESCRIPTION:Filmonik is an open platform for the North West’s independent filmmakers\\, be they Industry Professionals\\, self-styled Media Guerrillas\\, or relative novices still finding their creative voice. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:76@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100407T180000Z DTEND:20100407T210000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Aggregator DESCRIPTION:A project aiming to showcase the best of Manchester’s digital content in the form of a web\\, mobile and regular print publication. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:70@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100406T173000Z DTEND:20100406T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Mad Graphic Novel Group - From Hell DESCRIPTION:A discussion group for those looking to talk\\, argue\\, debate about graphic novels\\, comics\\, comix and web-comics. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:67@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100329T173000Z DTEND:20100329T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Permaculture Network Film Night - In Transition DESCRIPTION:An exciting debut Film Night\\, screening Rob Hopkins new film \\'In Transition\\' and Farm For A Future. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:59@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100328T130000Z DTEND:20100328T153000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Girl Geek Afternoon Tea - Computer Surgery Workshop DESCRIPTION:Girl Geek Dinner has got a little sister – Girl Geek Afternoon Tea! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:60@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100327T090000Z DTEND:20100328T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Lucid Ubuntu Global Jam DESCRIPTION:The Ubuntu Global Jam is an incredible opportunity for the Ubuntu community to unite together around the weekend of 26th - 28th March 2010 to work together to improve Ubuntu. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:61@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100327T093000Z DTEND:20100327T143000Z LOCATION:MadLab & Manchester Craft and Design Centre SUMMARY:Manchester Craft and Design Centre Workshop DESCRIPTION:Lighting and interior accessory designer\\, Jenny Bland is running 4 one-day workshops to accompany her exhibition. 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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:65@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100323T173000Z DTEND:20100323T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Net Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Free monthly gatherings for social changemakers and web innovators to network\\, socialise and share ideas about how nonprofits and social benefit organisations can use the social web for social change. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:64@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100322T173000Z DTEND:20100322T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Filmonik Awareness Night DESCRIPTION:Filmonik is an open platform for the North West’s independent filmmakers\\, be they Industry Professionals\\, self-styled Media Guerrillas\\, or relative novices still finding their creative voice. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:58@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100320T093000Z DTEND:20100320T143000Z LOCATION:MadLab & Manchester Craft and Design Centre SUMMARY:Manchester Craft and Design Centre Workshop DESCRIPTION:Lighting and interior accessory designer\\, Jenny Bland is running 4 one-day workshops to accompany her exhibition. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:62@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100320T090000Z DTEND:20100320T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:We are a group of Hardware & Software Hackers based in the Greater Manchester area. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:57@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100319T170000Z DTEND:20100319T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Drupal User Group DESCRIPTION:The North West Drupal User Group meets once a month at MadLab and features expert help and demonstrations. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:55@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100318T130000Z DTEND:20100318T170000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Mitch Altman Hackday DESCRIPTION:Making cool things with micro-controllers! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:63@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100317T180000Z DTEND:20100317T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Wordpress User Group DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="http://mwug.info/":A group of peeps from in and around Manchester\\, UK\\, who use the open source web publishing software WordPress to blog\\, design and develop websites. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:54@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100316T170000Z DTEND:20100316T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Sci-Fi Book Club - The Drowned World DESCRIPTION:Book Club for Science Fiction Fans END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:53@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100315T180000Z DTEND:20100315T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Interesting Monday DESCRIPTION:TED for the rest of us – A chance to show and tell the things we know and care about to an open-minded audience END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:50@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100313T093000Z DTEND:20100313T143000Z LOCATION:MadLab & Manchester Craft and Design Centre SUMMARY:Manchester Craft and Design Centre Workshop DESCRIPTION:Lighting and interior accessory designer\\, Jenny Bland is running 4 one-day workshops to accompany her exhibition. 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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:56@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100309T170000Z DTEND:20100309T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:GeekUp DESCRIPTION:GeekUp is a community of web designers\\, web developers\\, and other tech-minded folk from the UK END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:45@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100308T173000Z DTEND:20100308T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:NSManchester DESCRIPTION:North West UK Apple Developer MeetUp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100306T090000Z DTEND:20100307T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Bike Maintenance Workshop DESCRIPTION:Free bike maintenance workshop – basic 2 day to get you skilled up on looking after your bike! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:49@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100306T130000Z DTEND:20100306T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West New Wave DESCRIPTION:an unofficial movement\\, idea and collaborative support network to assist those making self funded feature films END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:39@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100301T170000Z DTEND:20100301T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Global Ignite Manchester DESCRIPTION:Ignite presentations event\\, as part of Global Ignite Week END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:36@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100228T120000Z DTEND:20100228T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Teawitter DESCRIPTION:TeaWitter social event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100227T093000Z DTEND:20100227T143000Z LOCATION:MadLab & Manchester Craft and Design Centre SUMMARY:Manchester Craft and Design Centre Workshop DESCRIPTION:Lighting and interior accessory designer\\, Jenny Bland is running 4 one-day workshops to accompany her exhibition. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:38@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100226T090000Z DTEND:20100226T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Arduino and Physical Computing DESCRIPTION:Fun with Arduinos! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:29@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100225T170000Z DTEND:20100225T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Northern Cybercrime Forensics Group DESCRIPTION:A group for individuals from \\'up North\\' who want to discuss and share experiences and techniques in cybercrime forensics. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:47@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100224T180000Z DTEND:20100224T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:HACMan DESCRIPTION:We are a group of Hardware & Software Hackers based in the Greater Manchester area. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100223T180000Z DTEND:20100223T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Girl Geek Dinner DESCRIPTION:The Girl Geek Dinners are organised all over the world. They are great fun and provide a welcoming atmosphere for women to talk about technology in an informal environment. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:26@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100222T173000Z DTEND:20100222T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Permaculture Network DESCRIPTION:Manchester Permaculture Network Planning meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:44@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100220T090000Z DTEND:20100220T170000Z LOCATION:Madlab! SUMMARY:HACman and ManLUG DESCRIPTION:A joint event between the hardware hackers of HACman\\, and the Manchester Linux User Group. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:40@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100219T170000Z DTEND:20100219T193000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Drupal User Group DESCRIPTION:The North West Drupal User Group meets once a month at MadLab and features expert help and demonstrations. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100218T170000Z DTEND:20100218T203000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:InProcess:ing DESCRIPTION:an open forum for sharing creative coding and practice a scheme by Madlab and Cybersonica END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:41@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100218T180000Z DTEND:20100218T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Ruby User Group DESCRIPTION:A group of people in the North West of England\\, with an interest in all things Ruby or Rails END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100217T130000Z DTEND:20100217T173000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Connecting 2.0 Communities DESCRIPTION:Advice and support for voluntary or community sector organisation\\, freelancer or creative who would like to know more about “digital technology” END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:33@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100217T180000Z DTEND:20100217T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Wordpress User Group DESCRIPTION:A group of peeps from in and around Manchester\\, UK\\, who use the open source web publishing software WordPress to blog\\, design and develop websites. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100216T173000Z DTEND:20100216T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Sci-Fi Book Club DESCRIPTION:Book Club for Sci-Fi fans END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:28@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100215T180000Z DTEND:20100215T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:North West Technical Communicators Group DESCRIPTION:Technical writers/communicators\\, information designers based in and around the North West END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:30@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100209T180000Z DTEND:20100209T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:GeekUp DESCRIPTION:GeekUp is a community of web designers\\, web developers\\, and other tech-minded folk from the UK END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100208T173000Z DTEND:20100208T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:NSManchester DESCRIPTION:North West UK Apple Developer MeetUp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:31@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100204T170000Z DTEND:20100204T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester Democracy Club DESCRIPTION:Democracy Club is a non-partisan hub for for armchair activists END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100203T150000Z DTEND:20100203T190000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Submitting the Winning Bid DESCRIPTION:How to pitch products and services to a wider potential customer-base\\, by successfully addressing the competitive tendering process. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:21@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100130T090000Z DTEND:20100130T150000Z LOCATION: SUMMARY:Arts and Crafts Hack Day DESCRIPTION:Conductive thread at the ready\\, it\\'s the Madlab Arts and Crafts hack day! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:22@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100127T150000Z DTEND:20100127T173000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Legal Workshop - IP, SLAS and Contacts DESCRIPTION:How to protect your IP and use Service Level Agreements and contracts to ensure that you are paid for services that you provide to your clients END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:18@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100126T173000Z DTEND:20100126T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Net Tuesday DESCRIPTION:Net Tuesdays are free monthly gatherings for social changemakers and web innovators to network\\, socialise and share ideas about how nonprofits and social benefit organisations can use the social web for social change. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100124T130000Z DTEND:20100124T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Girl Geek Afternoon Tea DESCRIPTION:Girl Geek Dinner has got a little sister – Girl Geek Afternoon Tea! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100123T130000Z DTEND:20100123T160000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:How to talk to your MP and get them to change the Digital Economy Bill DESCRIPTION:The Open Rights Group wants to help you get your voice heard: by helping you to talk to your MP. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100118T180000Z DTEND:20100118T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Interesting Monday DESCRIPTION:TED for the rest of us – A chance to show and tell the things we know and care about to an open-minded audience END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:24@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100116T173000Z DTEND:20100116T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Sci-Fi Book Club DESCRIPTION:Book Club for Science Fiction Fans END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100114T170000Z DTEND:20100114T200000Z LOCATION:Madlab SUMMARY:Northern Digitals DESCRIPTION:A monthly meetup where digital creatives from in and around Manchester can get away from their screens and talk to other digital creatives. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100113T183000Z DTEND:20100113T200000Z LOCATION:Madlab SUMMARY:Manchester Aggregator DESCRIPTION:A project aiming to showcase the best of Manchester\\'s digital content in the form of a web\\, mobile and regular print publication. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100113T180000Z DTEND:20100113T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester WordPress User Group DESCRIPTION:A group of peeps from in and around Manchester\\, UK\\, who use the open source web publishing software WordPress to blog\\, design and develop websites. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20100111T180000Z DTEND:20100111T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:NSManchester DESCRIPTION:North West UK Apple Developer MeetUp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:10@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20091212T100000Z DTEND:20091212T150000Z LOCATION:Madlab SUMMARY:Madlab Hackday DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="http://madlab.org.uk/content/madlab-hackday/":Calling all hackers\\, tinkers\\, crafters\\, and DIY-ers. Come down to make stuff with like-minded folks. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20091209T180000Z DTEND:20091209T200000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Manchester WordPress User Group DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="http://groups.google.com/group/manchester-wordpress-user-group":All things WordPress - discussions\\, informal surgeries\\, and chatter about the platform. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20091209T180000Z DTEND:20091209T210000Z LOCATION:Madlab SUMMARY:Stockport Hackspace DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be a planning and hacking meeting\\, we\\'ve been asked to build an RFID entry system for Factory 2010\\, the building where our hackspace will be opening in early 2010! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20091207T173000Z DTEND:20091207T200000Z LOCATION:Madlab SUMMARY:Rocket Stove Workshop DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="http://manchesterpermaculturenetwork.howcreative.co.uk/node":Organised by the Manchester Permaculture Network\\, this event will give you an introduction to rocket stoves and how to make one! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20091206T130000Z DTEND:20091206T150000Z LOCATION:Madlab SUMMARY:Girl Geek Afternoon Tea DESCRIPTION:What could be better on a Sunday afternoon then a nice cup of tea\\, yummy biscuits\\, a good chat and... GEEKERY! Yes Ladies\\, the Girl Geek Dinner has got a little sister - Girl Geek Afternoon Tea! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20091205T090000Z DTEND:20091205T180000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:AR DevCamp 2009 DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="http://madlab.org.uk/content/ar-devcamp-2009/":AR DevCamp 2009 is a global day exploring Augmented Reality\\, Mixed Reality and Locative Services. The full global programme is under discussion at http://ardevcamp.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20091116T190000Z DTEND:20091118T190000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:iPhone Development Course - Guerilla Training DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="http://guerillatraining.co.uk/":Manchester\\'s first training course on iPhone Application Development\\, operated by Guerilla Training. Guerilla Training is about delivering low cost high value training for those looking to up-skill in the digital space. We don\\'t supply equipment like computers but do supply access to high quality trainers with great knowledge and experience. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20091024T090000Z DTEND:20091024T090000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Footballing Robots DESCRIPTION:Make your own robo-footballer and play it in team tournament with other robo-footballers! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2@http://madlab.org.uk DTSTART:20091024T090000Z DTEND:20091024T150000Z LOCATION:MadLab SUMMARY:Robot Hack Day DESCRIPTION:Bring your old electronic junk and toys down to Madlab. Take them apart and put them back together again as... robots! END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR