FarsetLabs BELFAST

Date – 16th November
Time – 1pm to 5pm

Raspberry Jam is a rapidly growing global network of user groups that meet regularly to support hobbyists, developers, teachers, students, children and families – in fact, anybody that would like to put their Raspberry Pi to good use. While Raspberry Jam is not endorsed, sponsored or associated with Raspberry Pi or Raspberry Pi products or services, some of our regular members are volunteers for the Raspberry Pi Foundation. At our meetings we have helpful people who can help you with everything you need to get what you want from your Raspberry Pi.

Raspberry Jam is a Farset Labs Members event, so visitors will be expected to make a small donation either in the form of an online ticket, or chucking a few coins in the tin in person.

You do not need to have a Raspberry Pi to come to a meeting. In fact, not having a Raspberry Pi is an excellent motive for coming along. You will discover what you can do with a Raspberry Pi when you do manage to get hold of one. We may even have a few spare you... ...

Folks, we just got word that there’s been a slow leak from the unit above us and it’s blown some circuits and appliances within the infrastructure (CCTV/Network/etc).

Nothing major was lost or damaged but as a precaution until we can clear the rest of the grid, we’ll be tearing away at the electrics to make sure they’re safe. Meaning, WiFi (and possibly core) networking and power throughout the building will be affected during this time.

Conveniently, today also marks the start of a 10 day period we’d allocated to Workshop/Storeroom renovation and reorganisation. David will be posting up an entry soon about what this will entail, but no events (Other than the Town Hall on Monday) have been booked to minimise possible disruption.

Anyway, just a heads up for anyone contemplating coming down to do serious work. (Although the amazing John Fox, our resident spark, could always do with a hand).

When things get back to normal we’ll let you know.

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Farset has been one of the organisations working on this project for a while and it’s now time to open it up fully to our community – we’re all really looking forward to seeing what emerges from the hack night. The aim of the project is to develop a system to, among other things, capture and analyse user data. The system will be rolled out across many different charities in Belfast and will be the cornerstone of reablement provision in the city for the years to come, so this is a brilliant chance to get involved.

Reablement (a concept arising out of the DHSSPSNI Transforming your Care Strategy*) helps people to get back to normality after illness or an accident, providing support such as ensuring the person has access to transport, or working with them as they relearn skills lost while unwell. The University of Ulster, in association with a group of charities led by Bryson Charitable Group, is developing a system to allow charities to enhance their provision of reablement services in Belfast as well as streamline their record keeping.

Farset Labs is hosting an evening of hacking on Friday 27th September from 1700 until late – food and... ...

After a healthy summer break, it’s time to get CoderDojo back on the event list, but in the true hacker spirit, we’ve got to fiddle with things.

We’re trying a new timeslot that could be great or could be a disaster; Friday afternoons, starting this week. Get your tickets here.

We would also insist that all mentors planning on attending register in advance. This is so that we can ensure a safe environment for the children and young adults attending the event.

It’s short notice and it’s a change from our ‘normal schedule’, but hopefully we’ll see you then!