Mailman 3 October 2009 - python-uk

Re: [python-uk] Reminder: 3rd London Python Code Dojo Thursday 5th November
by Jonathan Hartley Oct. 30, 2009

Oct. 30, 2009

I'm afraid I won't be there on the 5th, I have tickets for /Röyksopp/. :-) Have fun without me! Jonathan //// <http://royksopp.com/> Nicholas Tollervey wrote: > Hi Folks, > > Just a quick reminder that the next dojo will be at 6:30pm, on > Thursday November 5th at the Fry-IT offices (details at the end). From > then on we'll try to run the meeting on the first Thursday of every > month. > > As we only got so far with tic-tac-toe we'll attempt to finish it off > as this seemed to be an interesting problem that people enjoyed > hacking away at. There will be the usual free pizza and beer (thanks > Marcus) and O'Reilly have said they'll supply another "prize" - the > new Natural Language Processing book. > > To see how far we got the code is here: > http://github.com/ntoll/code-dojo/tree/master/tic-tack-toe/ > > To sign up visit the event website here: > http://ldnpydojo.eventwax.com/3rd-london-python-code-dojo (this is so > we get an idea of how much pizza/beer we need to order) > > Comments and suggestions most welcome... > > See you there! > > Nicholas > > Address: Fry-IT Limited > 503 Enterprise House > 1/2 Hatfields > London SE1 9PG > > Nearest Tubes: Waterloo Southwark > > Telephone: > 0207 0968800 > > Google Map: > http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1%2F2+Hatfiel… > > _______________________________________________ > python-uk mailing list > python-uk(a)python.org > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk > -- Jonathan Hartley Made of meat. http://tartley.com tartley(a)tartley.com +44 7737 062 225 twitter/skype: tartley

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Reminder: 3rd London Python Code Dojo Thursday 5th November
by Nicholas Tollervey Oct. 29, 2009

Oct. 29, 2009

Hi Folks, Just a quick reminder that the next dojo will be at 6:30pm, on Thursday November 5th at the Fry-IT offices (details at the end). From then on we'll try to run the meeting on the first Thursday of every month. As we only got so far with tic-tac-toe we'll attempt to finish it off as this seemed to be an interesting problem that people enjoyed hacking away at. There will be the usual free pizza and beer (thanks Marcus) and O'Reilly have said they'll supply another "prize" - the new Natural Language Processing book. To see how far we got the code is here: http://github.com/ntoll/code-dojo/tree/master/tic-tack-toe/ To sign up visit the event website here: http://ldnpydojo.eventwax.com/3rd-london-python-code-dojo (this is so we get an idea of how much pizza/beer we need to order) Comments and suggestions most welcome... See you there! Nicholas Address: Fry-IT Limited 503 Enterprise House 1/2 Hatfields London SE1 9PG Nearest Tubes: Waterloo Southwark Telephone: 0207 0968800 Google Map: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1%2F2+Hatfiel…

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Prize-winning mushroom
by Paul Ollis Oct. 29, 2009

Oct. 29, 2009

Please could someone remind me of the name of the design program that was demonstrated so well in the prize-winning lightning talk at the first Pycon UK in 2007? Thanks, Gail.

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Next Cambridge & East Anglia Meeting: Tue 3rd Nov 2009
by Tony Ibbs Oct. 28, 2009

Oct. 28, 2009

Copying the message sent to the CamPUG Google Group: The next CamPUG meeting will be a pub meeting, 8pm, at the Carlton Arms, Tuesday 3rd November (next week). Meetings thereafter will be: * Tue 2nd December. This will be a talks meeting, so any volunteers (as normal) to me or the group, please. * Tue 5th January 2010. This will be a pub meeting - come and tell people about what Pythonic gifts you got for Christmas, or share new year resolutions to use more unit testing, or whatever. Tibs

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Re: [python-uk] Reminder: London Python Code Dojo Tomorrow
by Jonathan Hartley Oct. 27, 2009

Oct. 27, 2009

In general 1st Thursday is fine for me too, but this month I have tickets for Röyksopp on Nov 5th, so will have to see you all next time... What's the opposite of \o/? I guess it's just :-( Nicholas Tollervey wrote: > Apologies, that should be Thursday 5th November 2009.... remember, > remember... etc... > > On 16 Oct 2009, at 14:39, Nicholas Tollervey wrote: > >> A quick write-up of last night's code dojo: >> http://ntoll.org/article/london-python-code-dojo-2 >> >> The beer and crisps Pyssup is next Wednesday (unfortunately I can't >> make it). >> >> I've also just realised that during the round-up session last night >> we mentioned we should start a pattern of holding it on the third >> Thursday of every month. Unfortunately, I've just realised that the >> Pyssup guys "bagsied" the third "x" of every month for their event. >> Might I suggest we move the dojo to the first Thursday of the month >> so we keep some space between these events..? That'll mean the next >> Dojo will be on Thursday 3rd November, 6:30pm at Fry-IT's offices. >> Anyone have any problems with this..? >> >> As always, comments and suggestions welcome, >> >> Nicholas. >> >> On 14 Oct 2009, at 09:29, Nicholas Tollervey wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> A quick reminder that the second London Python Code Dojo is tomorrow. >>> >>> Sign up here: http://ldnpydojo.eventwax.com/2nd-london-python-dojo >>> (so we know how much pizza/beer to order) >>> >>> Starting at 6:30pm at the same place as last time: >>> >>> Address: Fry-IT Limited >>> 503 Enterprise House >>> 1/2 Hatfields >>> London SE1 9PG >>> >>> Nearest Tubes: Waterloo Southwark >>> >>> Telephone: >>> 0207 0968800 >>> >>> Google Map: >>> http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1%2F2+Hatfiel… >>> >>> >>> This month's challenge is to create from scratch a >>> Tic-tac-toe/noughts and crosses game with an AI opponent - the first >>> test for which can be found here: >>> >>> http://github.com/ntoll/code-dojo/tree/master/tic-tack-toe/ >>> >>> Free pizza and beer will be provided by Fry-IT from 6:30, coding >>> will start when the food is finished. All participants who code will >>> have their name put into a hat for a "prize draw" for Python related >>> books donated by O'Reilly and others. >>> >>> See you there, >>> >>> Nicholas. >>> _______________________________________________ >>> python-uk mailing list >>> python-uk(a)python.org >>> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk >> >> _______________________________________________ >> python-uk mailing list >> python-uk(a)python.org >> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk > > _______________________________________________ > python-uk mailing list > python-uk(a)python.org > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk > -- Jonathan Hartley Made of meat. http://tartley.com tartley(a)tartley.com +44 7737 062 225 twitter/skype: tartley

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Python West Midlands October meeting is this Saturday the 31st October
by Zeth Oct. 27, 2009

Oct. 27, 2009

Hello Everyone, The Python West Midlands October meeting is this Saturday, the 31st October. An open programming event. No previous programming knowledge required, but an open mind and a pack of biscuits helps. Held at the Linux Emporium/Clockwork premises at 17a Maybrook Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B76 1AL. (Near Minworth Asda). Drop in and out whenever you like from 10.30pm onwards. For those coming on public transport, email the pywm list for help/train station pickup <pywm(a)mailman.lug.org.uk> More information at: http://www.pywm.eu/Meetings/ Best Wishes, Zeth

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Northampton Geek Meet - Wednesday 7.30pm King Billy Pub
by Michael Foord Oct. 21, 2009

Oct. 21, 2009

Hello all, The Northampton Geek Meet is this Wednesday at 7.30pm. All are welcome. The chosen location is the King Billy pub, which has WiFi (via the Cloud) and a good selection of beer: The King Billy 2 Commercial St Northampton, NN1 1PJ 01604 621325 They are expecting us and I've checked there are no bands playing. See you there. http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place?fb=1&gl=uk&hq=king+billy+pub&hnear=nort… http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/73/7321/King_Billy/Northampton All the best, Michael Foord -- http://www.ironpythoninaction.com/ http://www.voidspace.org.uk/blog

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ANN: Next October Pyssup: Wednesday 21st Oct.
by Stephen Emslie Oct. 21, 2009

Oct. 21, 2009

Next Wednesday is the 3rd Wednesday of the month so it's time for another London Python pub meet. Time: Wednesday 21st Oct, from 7pm Venue: The Blackfriar near Blackfriars tube [1] As usual, you and your Py-curious friends and colleagues are welcome. Barcamp London 7 is just a few days after, so this might be a good opportunity for those attending to discuss potential python-related projects and gear up. It might also be a nice place to discuss the Python Code Dojo (which is tonight!) and plan for the next one. Look out for the can of spam if you're not sure who we are. Look forward to seeing you there, Stephen Emslie & Andy Kilner [1] http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/60/602/Blackfriar/Blackfriars

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Google Wave
by Bruce Durling Oct. 19, 2009

Oct. 19, 2009

Any pythonistas here on Google Wave? I don't have invites, but it would be good to find other people. Not much use without collaborators. cheers, Bruce

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Re: [python-uk] London Meetup
by Jonathan Hartley Oct. 17, 2009

Oct. 17, 2009

Anyone in favour of lunch in or around Clerkenwell (I have a bicycle) email me off-list. I'd be dead keen. Jonathan Carles Pina i Estany wrote: > Hi, > > On Oct/10/2009, jonathan hartley wrote: > >> Welcome to London Ciarán! >> >> Which end of town are you in? I'm in Camden, working in Clerkenwell. >> > > +1 in Clernkewll, near to Farringdon station... more people from than > area? > > Welcome to London Ciarán > > -- Jonathan Hartley Made of meat. http://tartley.com tartley(a)tartley.com +44 7737 062 225 twitter/skype: tartley

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