Updates/20110222 - Revision history

Laura: moved Updates/Next to Updates/20110222: update sent

2011-02-23T09:19:45Z

moved Updates/Next to Updates/20110222: update sent

Laura at 11:39, 19 February 2011

2011-02-19T11:39:42Z

Laura at 10:28, 13 February 2011

2011-02-13T10:28:10Z

Laura at 10:27, 13 February 2011

2011-02-13T10:27:53Z

Jonny at 23:23, 16 December 2010

2010-12-16T23:23:16Z

Jonny: moved Updates/Next to Updates/20101216: I sent the update

2010-12-16T23:22:52Z

moved Updates/Next to Updates/20101216: I sent the update

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-Space:
+Everyone,
-potential spaces, progress being made on both but nothing definite yet
+Here's an update on where we're up to with makespace.  We know that some of you have felt that we're being rather quiet; this is simply because we're doing a lot of admin work at present and until we have the next bits in place (notably, space and initial funding) we don't want to shout too loudly, as we won't be in a position to accept and benefit from help and support until then.  We're very grateful for your patience and are confident that through 2011 you'll see a lot of progress and activity...
-Company:
+'''A reminder of our objectives:'''
-set up, 3 directors, NFP, getting operational details eg banking sorted at present. Not looking at charitable status at this time.
+Makespace will bring the FabLab concept, already successful in other parts of the world, to Cambridge and the East of England. It will provide:
-reporting to Ideaspace on 17th Feb along with other related investments. Ideaspace did a press release about our funding.
+'''Space update:'''
-Upcoming events:
+We have found 2 potential spaces, and progress is being made on both.
-pre-maker faire day
+ * Disused shop(s) on Newnham Road.  This is available rent-free until August 2012, but we need to secure planning permission for change of use.  It's a fairly good space and we're continuing to pursue it as a back up in case of delays or blockers on our preferred space, which is:
-If you'd like to help:
+ * Old IfM Mill Lane basement. We have an academic sponsor and the space is nominally allocated to us, but we are awaiting top level University approvals.  This space is ideal in that it's an old workshop so has useful infrastructure already in place.
-* contacts at potential sponsoring companies
+'''Community update:'''
-* event organisation!
-* work on a project for upcoming event
+Over 200 members on “meetup” support list
-* ??
+Over 20 founder member pledges (£250 each for initial 6 month membership)

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 Space:
 potential spaces, progress being made on both but nothing definite yet
- Company:
+Company:
 set up, 3 directors, NFP, getting operational details eg banking sorted at present. Not looking at charitable status at this time.
 Bootstrap funding:
 reporting to Ideaspace on 17th Feb along with other related investments. Ideaspace did a press release about our funding.
 Upcoming events:
 pre-maker faire day
 If you'd like to help:
 * contacts at potential sponsoring companies
 * event organisation!
 * work on a project for upcoming event
 * ??

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		+	Space:
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		+	2 potential spaces, progress being made on both but nothing definite yet
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		+	Company:
		+	set up, 3 directors, NFP, getting operational details eg banking sorted at present. Not looking at charitable status at this time.
		+
		+	Bootstrap funding:
		+	reporting to Ideaspace on 17th Feb along with other related investments. Ideaspace did a press release about our funding.
		+
		+	Upcoming events:
		+	pre-maker faire day
		+
		+	If you'd like to help:
		+	* contacts at potential sponsoring companies
		+	* event organisation!
		+	* work on a project for upcoming event
		+	* ??

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