[Swansea Hackspace] Newsletter October 2016

[Newsletter]

October 2016

You can also view this newsletter online:
 http://swansea.hackspace.org.uk/Newsletter/2016Oct

Welcome to the first edition


Our lovely new space
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On the 1st of October we moved into our new space. It is in the same 
building on Wind Street as before, but we are now on the 4th floor. The 
space is about the same size as our old room but it has a much better 
layout. Everyone, members and non-members alike, are welcome to come and
 check it out on one of our open nights and socials every Monday night 
from 7PM onwards.

These evenings are often a hive of activity as people get on with their 
projects and chat with like minded people about their latest activities. 
So call in and see us.

You can ring the buzzer at the green gates below on the street and someone
will let you in. All existing keyholders have been transfered over so just
follow the signs to the new room.

Handmade Crafternoons
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For anyone that has an interest in learning to knit, crochet, or sew, 
or who already has these skills and wishes to meet up with others and
craft socially, come to Swansea Hackspace on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday
of each month. These sessions are being run by Sophia, she is new to 
the area but has experience of running similar sessions in Liverpool 
in the past. 

These sessions are free and open to all, including non-members. You can
get the materials quite cheaply at the market in Swansea, and acrylic
yarns are fine for beginners. We want to create a friendly and inclusive
place for everyone interested in crafts to nurture their creativity. 

So come down and join us. 
The next session is on Wednesday the 12th October at 7PM. 
More details are on our website at:
 http://swansea.hackspace.org.uk/Meetings/Next



New Take Out kits
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Regular users of the hackspace will be familiar with our Take Out Kits, which
are handy packs of basic electronics for projects which can help you get 
started cheaply. We order in bulk so we can often offer cheaper rates than 
can found elsewhere in the UK.

You can buy the new "Pick and Mix" base kits, then optionally you can add any
combination of additional components from our stores.
Prices are as follows:

 * Plain Take Out kit: £5

 * Arduino Uno clone : +£5

 * ESP8266 Wifi board: +£3

 * 
As in previous kits the base takeout kit contains:
Breadboard, jumper wires, resistors, various LEDs, LDR, Thermistor,
Buttons, Speaker, and Servo
For more info please see the website:
 http://swansea.hackspace.org.uk/TakeOut/PicknMix

Hack the Space Day
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As a result of the move we have decided that in future we will be 
holding a quarterly Hack the Space Day.

The first of these will be on Saturday 7th January. We will be taking 
the afternoon to reorganise and tidy the space, with discussions on ways
we could improve things for everyone as well as planning for future 
purchases and upgrades. 



Uplands After Dark event
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During the recent British Science Festival we took part in the very 
successful Uplands After Dark event. Amongst the 3D Printing, @H2G2 
Tweetable Bag, and other projects on display, The light up badge kits 
which we developed for soldering practice were enormously popular, and 
"sold out" rapidly. We are looking for suggestions for the next 
generation of this badge.

Future News
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We will be publishing this newsletter on a regular basis keeping you 
informed of upcoming events as well as featuring a range of activities 
from the space and its members. If you have a project or interesting 
activity please share it with us, along with any other news or events to
 newsletter at swansea.hackspace.org.uk 
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