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| + | Please checkout the [[Reading list for new members]] | ||
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'''Equipment Inductions | '''Equipment Inductions | ||
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| − | We're sure there'll be lots of pieces of equipment you're keen to get inducted on. | + | We're sure there'll be lots of pieces of equipment you're keen to get inducted on. For information on training, see [https://web.makespace.org/training/ here] |
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We know there is a backlog on some popular pieces of equipment, and we're doing our best to find new owners and trainers to relieve the pressure. If you're a skilled operator on any of our kit, please consider offering to train people! | We know there is a backlog on some popular pieces of equipment, and we're doing our best to find new owners and trainers to relieve the pressure. If you're a skilled operator on any of our kit, please consider offering to train people! | ||
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'''Getting involved | '''Getting involved | ||
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Getting stuck in to the community will help you enjoy Makespace, and help Makespace thrive: | Getting stuck in to the community will help you enjoy Makespace, and help Makespace thrive: | ||
| − | * Introduce yourself on the | + | * Introduce yourself on the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cammakespace Google Group], and write about what you want to do |
* Run events – or help others run events. All our events get listed on meetup.com/makespace | * Run events – or help others run events. All our events get listed on meetup.com/makespace | ||
* Become a community owner of some equipment | * Become a community owner of some equipment | ||
* Just help – with cleaning, tidying, showing people around, welcoming new members on the mailing list and helping people find the information or help they need. Taking the tea towels home and washing them when they get dirty; loading the dishwasher; watering the plants; sweeping the floor; stocking up on chocolate. | * Just help – with cleaning, tidying, showing people around, welcoming new members on the mailing list and helping people find the information or help they need. Taking the tea towels home and washing them when they get dirty; loading the dishwasher; watering the plants; sweeping the floor; stocking up on chocolate. | ||
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'''Spread the word | '''Spread the word | ||
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Grab some posters and stickers from the entrance hall – and tell your friends, put up posters in offices and common rooms and so on. | Grab some posters and stickers from the entrance hall – and tell your friends, put up posters in offices and common rooms and so on. | ||
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'''Keep in touch | '''Keep in touch | ||
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| − | * Join the | + | * Join the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cammakespace Google Group] to talk to other members about making, your projects, and Makespace |
* Follow us on twitter/Facebook/Google+ for all the latest news (all linked from http://makespace.org ) | * Follow us on twitter/Facebook/Google+ for all the latest news (all linked from http://makespace.org ) | ||
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| + | The archive of the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cammakespace Google Group] may be of interest too. | ||
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'''Admin bits | '''Admin bits | ||
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If you want to change your payment details, you can login at http://makespace.recurly.com | If you want to change your payment details, you can login at http://makespace.recurly.com | ||
For any concerns about the space or community, email the Directors management@makespace.org | For any concerns about the space or community, email the Directors management@makespace.org | ||
Latest revision as of 13:10, 6 May 2023
New members
Please checkout the Reading list for new members
Equipment Inductions
We're sure there'll be lots of pieces of equipment you're keen to get inducted on. For information on training, see here
We know there is a backlog on some popular pieces of equipment, and we're doing our best to find new owners and trainers to relieve the pressure. If you're a skilled operator on any of our kit, please consider offering to train people!
Getting involved
Getting stuck in to the community will help you enjoy Makespace, and help Makespace thrive:
- Introduce yourself on the Google Group, and write about what you want to do
- Run events – or help others run events. All our events get listed on meetup.com/makespace
- Become a community owner of some equipment
- Just help – with cleaning, tidying, showing people around, welcoming new members on the mailing list and helping people find the information or help they need. Taking the tea towels home and washing them when they get dirty; loading the dishwasher; watering the plants; sweeping the floor; stocking up on chocolate.
Spread the word
Grab some posters and stickers from the entrance hall – and tell your friends, put up posters in offices and common rooms and so on.
Keep in touch
- Join the Google Group to talk to other members about making, your projects, and Makespace
- Follow us on twitter/Facebook/Google+ for all the latest news (all linked from http://makespace.org )
The archive of the Google Group may be of interest too.
Admin bits
If you want to change your payment details, you can login at http://makespace.recurly.com
For any concerns about the space or community, email the Directors management@makespace.org
