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Reflections on UK GovCamp 2011 and a discussion around online archives #ukgc11

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There were some particularly inspiring and thought-provoking sessions at UK GovCamp 2011 last Saturday.  The ones I found most enjoyable were: The session on trade unions led by Paul Evans, starting off with a rough aim to make trade unions more … [Read more...] about Reflections on UK GovCamp 2011 and a discussion around online archives #ukgc11

Ten Questions: Sean Brady of Formby First

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Sean Brady started Formby First in May 2007 to report on his activities as a locally elected Parish Councillor for the Merseyside coastal town, which is a popular tourist spot.  Since then he has developed the website to 'write occasional stories … [Read more...] about Ten Questions: Sean Brady of Formby First

Lost and Found

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As any DiGpuss fans will know, I’m constantly finding things on the Birmingham streets that someone, somewhere once owned.  It’s usually discarded, battered tat but occasionally I’ll find something that I suspect its rightful owner … [Read more...] about Lost and Found