Mailman 3 May 2007 - python-uk

Python evening talks in London
by Andy Robinson June 25, 2007

June 25, 2007

Hi all, Yet another London-centric suggestion. Apologies to the rest of the country. I've been talking to a friend who is discovering the joys of Python, and is a committee member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (www.theiet.org) He believes we could get rooms in their place, which is next to the Savoy, to hold evening talks followed by networking over a drink or two. They have a distinguished location with rooms for anything from 20 up to 200 and he believes it could cost little or nothing to the visitors. The general idea would be a talk on some Python-related subjects, libraries or frameworks, about once a month, which can reach a wider network of developers than usually turn up for the pub sessions. People would be encouraged to bring laptops (Wifi available) and try out whatever's being talked about, so if they discovered a few useful libraries for a task, they could put them to work next day; and experience Pythonistas could advise newbies. A proposal is needed to their committee by end of this month. So, - who'd find something like this useful? - who'd like to give talks, and on what? - who'd like to hear talks, and on what? - who'd bring colleagues along? - any thoughts on format, target audience and so on.... I understand the start would be a few months off. Best Regards, -- Andy Robinson CEO/Chief Architect ReportLab Europe Ltd. 165 the Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1NE, UK tel +44-20-8544-8049 mobile +44-7725-056175

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PyCon UK : Extra Early Bird Rate
by John Pinner May 17, 2007

May 17, 2007

Just a reminder: the extra early bird rate for PyConUK finishes on Monday 19th May. Grab a bargain while you can at http://www.pyconuk.org ! Best wishes, John --

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Python Developer required.
by Rakesh Thakrar May 17, 2007

May 17, 2007

Hi, Our client base in London is an ambitious, young and innovative shopping and mobile online company. We are now looking for a competent Web based Python developer to work on both the front and back-end. Ideally you will be experienced with Python, HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Any experience of Django, WAP, SMS would be nice but not essential. If you're looking for a position where you can really make a difference, then this is it!!! If you are interested in finding out more, please do not hesitate to email me on rakesh.thakrar(a)microcom.ltd.uk or call me on 01727 752000. Regards Rakesh ___________________ Rakesh Thakrar Manager Microcom Recruitment Division 2 Adelaide Street St. Albans Herts, AL3 5BH Tel: 01727 752000 Mob: 079 7094 3227 Fax: 01727 752018 www.microcom-recruitment.com *Permanent and Contract IT Recruitment Specialists* ____________________________________ ************************************************************ The views expressed in this e-mail are not necessarily the views of European Recruitment Network Ltd, its directors, officers or employees make no representation or accept any liability for its accuracy or completeness unless expressly stated to the contrary. This e-mail, and any attachments are strictly confidential and intended for the addressee(s) only. The content may also contain legal, professional or other privileged information. Unless expressly stated to the contrary, no contracts may be concluded on behalf of European Recruitment Network Ltd by means of e-mail communication. You may report the matter by calling us on +44 (0) 1727 752000. Please ensure you have adequate virus protection before you open or detach any documents from this transmission. European Network Recruitment Ltd does not accept any liability for viruses. European Recruitment Network Ltd is registered in England: Company number: 5651508. Registered Office: Greener House, 66-68 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4RF ************************************************************ -- Regards Rakesh

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Bazaar sprint in London 14-18 May -- talk/meetup that week?
by Michael Hudson May 17, 2007

May 17, 2007

As you may or may not know, there's going to be a sprint on the Bazaar version control system in London in the week 14-18 May: http://bazaar-vcs.org/SprintLondonMay07 Is there any interest in a talk on Bazaar amongst the London-based Python types? If that's too much effort, we should at least all meet up and drink some beer together. Cheers, mwh

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Python-UK/GLLUG/Bazaar pub night Friday 18 May 2007
by Pete Ryland May 16, 2007

May 16, 2007

Hi, First of all, apologies for the cross-posting. As we are blessed with the presence of a number of bazaar developers in London this week, it seems fitting that we celebrate their work and welcome them to London with a few pints with the UK Python community and the Greater London Linux User Group. I'm sure there'll be no shortage of discussion to be had. The pub I have in mind to meet at is the Hamilton Hall[1], just outside Liverpool Street Station in the City. It's a big pub and if the weather is good, we can meet outside. Depending on numbers, we can then move on to another pub and/or a meal in Brick Lane, renowned for it's subcontinental-style curries. The proposed timing will be Friday 18 May at 8pm, that's *this* Friday! Feel free to come earlier, but it may be a little crowded with city workers on their way home. If you need directions or can't find the group, please call me on 07757315087. See you there! Pete [1] http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/21/212/Hamilton_Hall/Liverpool_Street map: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=EC2M+7PD&spn=0.005,0.02&hl=en

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Looking to hire experienced Python developers
by Dave Kirby May 15, 2007

May 15, 2007

Tideway Systems Ltd is looking to hire experienced Python developers for our office in Chelsea, London. Tideway is a leading provider of application dependency mapping solutions - that is marketing-speak for saying that our software explores large enterprise networks and maps both the hardware and the software running on it. Most of our software is written in Python, with a smattering of C++ and Java. We are looking for software engineers with Python experience, and ideally experience of agile development, web technologies and CORBA. Experience of both Windows and UNIX would also be an advantage. We are also looking for user interface developers with experience of using web technologies in a Python environment. For full details see our website http://www.tideway.com/company/careers. Email your CV to careers(a)tideway.com and tell them I sent you, or send me your CV and I will pass it on. -- Dave Kirby Senior Software Engineer T: +44 20 7368 7330 | F: +44 20 7352 4922 E: d.kirby(a)tideway.com | W: www.tideway.com This email and any attachment may contain confidential, privileged information for the sole use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, do not disclose, reproduce, disseminate or otherwise use this communication. If you received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender via email and delete the communication from your system. Company information : Tideway Systems Ltd, Registered Office: Anchor House, 15-19 Britten Street, London, SW3 3TY. Registered in England & Wales Reg. Reg. No: 4598072 VAT No: 805 5153 50

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PyCon UK Call for Papers
by John Pinner May 11, 2007

May 11, 2007

I'm reposting this, as following a change of isp, the list server bounced my original mail, but took a week to do it... Hello All, Last week we issued the official call for papers here: http://www.pyconuk.org/submit.html PyCon UK is the first UK Python community conference and takes place in Birmingham on the weekend of 8th-9th September 2007. PyCon UK has generated lots of interest and already we have some fantastic talks and tutorials planned, so please book your place now at the extra early bird rate of £50 (includes conference dinner). This extra low rate only applies until 19th May, so get it while you can! Please help make this conference by submitting your talks as soon as you can: the closing date is July 14th, but the sooner you do it the easier it is for us to plan. Best wishes, John -- John Pinner

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Python lecture at the IET, July 5th
by Michael Grazebrook May 6, 2007

May 6, 2007

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[OT] Petition to Make UK TV Listings Free for Use on the Web
by Michael Foord May 6, 2007

May 6, 2007

Hello all, Sorry for the off-topic post, but I thought it would be the sort of thing that interests people like us. :-) http://www.terryburton.co.uk/blog/2007/05/sign-my-petition.html http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Free-TV-listings/ Currently anyone publishing television listings in the UK is required by law under Schedule 17 of the Broadcasting Act 1990 to pay a royalty, which BDS (Broadcasting Data Services) collects on behalf of the broadcasters. By releasing television schedule details into the public domain many web sites will be able to integrate this information into their content, creating a tighter convergence between the web and television which will benefit advertisers, broadcasters, webmasters and importantly, the consuming public. And my motivation for creating it is explained in this extract from a mailing list post: There are several voluntary projects that wish to combine a database of extensive program information with an XML feed of the non-free official channel listings to create an uberfeed that can be used to schedule recordings, etc. Unfortunately they are prohibited from doing so.

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[Fwd: FW: [lymc] FW: IET Professional Registration Workshops]
by Michael Grazebrook May 4, 2007

May 4, 2007

Green light for us giving a Python lecture - and possibly more - at the IET.

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