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== Date of 2016 AGM ==

Those who follow such things might like to note that the next AGM is expected to be be held on '''9 July 2016''', in London. --[[User:MichaelMaggs|MichaelMaggs]] ([[User talk:MichaelMaggs|talk]]) 13:36, 17 November 2015 (GMT)

This date has now been confirmed. --[[User:MichaelMaggs|MichaelMaggs]] ([[User talk:MichaelMaggs|talk]]) 19:06, 16 December 2015 (GMT)
*It is a shame that this will be the third year in a row the AGM has been held in London. This is not the best way to encourage participation from and demonstrate a commitment to the whole of the UK - and I speak here as a London-based member. [[user:Thryduulf|Thryduulf]] (talk: [[user talk:Thryduulf|local]] | [[w:user talk:Thryduulf|en.wp]] | [[wikt:user talk:Thryduulf|en.wikt]]) 00:52, 20 December 2015 (GMT)

==Black Cultural Archives==
I am discussing a possible editathon with [http://bcaheritage.org.uk/ Black Cultural Archives] in the new year. Edward Hands has promised to train and I have recruited some other Wikipedians to attend. It would be good to have the support of WMUK in the venture. Once I have agreed the date with them, is there anything I need to do to make it an "official" WMUK event? [[User:Philafrenzy|Philafrenzy]] ([[User talk:Philafrenzy|talk]]) 11:24, 30 November 2015 (GMT)
:Yes, I would be happy to be a trainer for such an event, presumably at their HQ in Brixton, London. [[User:Edwardx|Edwardx]] ([[User talk:Edwardx|talk]]) 11:39, 30 November 2015 (GMT)
::{{ping|Philafrenzy}} Once a date has been settled, it can be added to the [[events]] page. If you can estimate how many attendees there will be, we can send [[:File:New Editing WP booklet v4.pdf|booklets]] to help people learn editing skills and [[merchandise]]. [[User:Richard Nevell (WMUK)|Richard Nevell (WMUK)]] ([[User talk:Richard Nevell (WMUK)|talk]]) 13:20, 4 December 2015 (GMT)
:::Thanks, I will know more in the next couple of weeks. It will probably be in Feb. [[User:Philafrenzy|Philafrenzy]] ([[User talk:Philafrenzy|talk]]) 20:34, 4 December 2015 (GMT)
::Count me in too! [[User:Leutha|Leutha]] ([[User talk:Leutha|talk]]) 09:32, 9 December 2015 (GMT)
:::Sure! [[User:Philafrenzy|Philafrenzy]] ([[User talk:Philafrenzy|talk]]) 15:23, 9 December 2015 (GMT)
::This is now scheduled with them for Sat 13 Feb 2016, 10-4. I will be creating a page somewhere detailing it shortly. They are going to promote it through social media etc. [[User:Philafrenzy|Philafrenzy]] ([[User talk:Philafrenzy|talk]]) 15:45, 15 December 2015 (GMT)
:Draft page here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetups/UK/Black_Cultural_Archives [[User:Philafrenzy|Philafrenzy]] ([[User talk:Philafrenzy|talk]]) 13:29, 22 December 2015 (GMT)

== Error trying to update address ==

I'm trying to update the address on my membership record by following the link in the most recent saved email I have (from when my membership was due for renewal in October). I am treated only to the generic make a donation page with the error "You do not have permission to edit this contact record. Contact the site administrator if you need assistance." [[user:Thryduulf|Thryduulf]] (talk: [[user talk:Thryduulf|local]] | [[w:user talk:Thryduulf|en.wp]] | [[wikt:user talk:Thryduulf|en.wikt]]) 16:11, 4 December 2015 (GMT)

:Hi Thryduulf, I have replied by email. [[User:Richard Nevell (WMUK)|Richard Nevell (WMUK)]] ([[User talk:Richard Nevell (WMUK)|talk]]) 16:38, 4 December 2015 (GMT)

==Thank function==
Why doesn't the "thank" function work on this Wiki? We are thanking each other like maniacs on Wikipedia. Or is it just me? I have a captcha on my contributions here, perhaps that interferes.  Also, the red notification seems to be permanently on despite having clicked on the linked edit at the top. [[User:Philafrenzy|Philafrenzy]] ([[User talk:Philafrenzy|talk]]) 15:23, 9 December 2015 (GMT)
:captcha seems to have disappeared for that edit. [[User:Philafrenzy|Philafrenzy]] ([[User talk:Philafrenzy|talk]]) 15:24, 9 December 2015 (GMT)
::Hi [[User:Philafrenzy|Philafrenzy]], it's not just you the thank function has been broken for a while. It does feel a bit strange not having it working here after using it regularly on Wikipedia. I've nudged our developers to take a look and see what the issue is. Thanks for flagging it, the issue had fallen off the radar recently.
::As for the red notifications, would you be able to write step-by-step what you do and how it's not working so I can pass it on? [[User:Richard Nevell (WMUK)|Richard Nevell (WMUK)]] ([[User talk:Richard Nevell (WMUK)|talk]]) 16:16, 9 December 2015 (GMT)
:::What I see next to my name at top right is a red "3" indicating I have three notifications dating back to 29 May. But that never updates, nor is it possible to make it go away. Do others see the same? --[[User:MichaelMaggs|MichaelMaggs]] ([[User talk:MichaelMaggs|talk]]) 16:28, 9 December 2015 (GMT)
::Yes, I now have 2 and neither will disappear no matter where I click. [[User:Philafrenzy|Philafrenzy]] ([[User talk:Philafrenzy|talk]]) 17:27, 9 December 2015 (GMT)
:::If you click on the red number and then 'all notifications' at the foot of the drop-down type box does that change anything? [[User:Richard Nevell (WMUK)|Richard Nevell (WMUK)]] ([[User talk:Richard Nevell (WMUK)|talk]]) 17:34, 9 December 2015 (GMT)
::Yes, that works thanks. [[User:Philafrenzy|Philafrenzy]] ([[User talk:Philafrenzy|talk]]) 17:58, 9 December 2015 (GMT)
:::It's a roundabout way of sorting it, so I've asked our developers to take a look. [[User:Richard Nevell (WMUK)|Richard Nevell (WMUK)]] ([[User talk:Richard Nevell (WMUK)|talk]]) 15:28, 10 December 2015 (GMT)
I can get rid of the red notification as you suggest, but I still can't use the thank function for sending thanks. I always get the message "''Thank action failed. Please try again''".--[[User:MichaelMaggs|MichaelMaggs]] ([[User talk:MichaelMaggs|talk]]) 19:04, 16 December 2015 (GMT)
:Same problem here, alas. [[User:Edwardx|Edwardx]] ([[User talk:Edwardx|talk]]) 11:44, 20 December 2015 (GMT)

{{ping|Philafrenzy}} {{ping|MichaelMaggs}} The wiki has been updated with a new version of MediaWiki and the thank function is now working again. [[User:Richard Nevell (WMUK)|Richard Nevell (WMUK)]] ([[User talk:Richard Nevell (WMUK)|talk]]) 11:24, 20 January 2016 (GMT)

== Equipment loan - no contact point given ==

At [[w:Wikipedia talk:Meetup/Hitchin 1]] there is discussion about borrowing a WMUK table-top banner. I have pointed them at the [[volunteer equipment]] page on this wiki, but that page is distinctly lacking in any specified contact method for people actually wanting to arrange to borrow any of the equipment (e.g. which email address or page on this wiki to use). I've guessed volunteering@ or a message on the water cooler, but it would be good if someone (Richard N or Karla perhaps?) could reach out to them on that page - especially if my guess is wrong. [[user:Thryduulf|Thryduulf]] (talk: [[user talk:Thryduulf|local]] | [[w:user talk:Thryduulf|en.wp]] | [[wikt:user talk:Thryduulf|en.wikt]]) 23:26, 5 January 2016 (GMT)

:I've [https://wikimedia.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Equipment_Loan_Procedure&diff=68944&oldid=62489 made the contact details more prominent], which will hopefully help in future. They were buried a bit too low on the page. Rob has emailed volunteering@ and I'll reply to him now. [[User:Richard Nevell (WMUK)|Richard Nevell (WMUK)]] ([[User talk:Richard Nevell (WMUK)|talk]]) 13:15, 7 January 2016 (GMT)
::Thanks Richard. I looked hard and didn't spot the contact point on that page, hopefully it will be harder to miss now! [[user:Thryduulf|Thryduulf]] (talk: [[user talk:Thryduulf|local]] | [[w:user talk:Thryduulf|en.wp]] | [[wikt:user talk:Thryduulf|en.wikt]]) 02:09, 9 January 2016 (GMT)

==Affiliate-selected WMF board posts==
One  of our privileges as a Wikimedia chapter is to vote in the chapter/affiliate election for the so-called "affiliate-selected WMF board posts". Candidate nominations closed this week, and the board now needs to decide which candidate or candidates we wish as a chapter to support.  Members  or volunteers who have views on this are welcome to provide input now, either here or by email to any board member.  

You may like to have a look at the current candidates, here

* [[:meta:Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2016/Nominations]]

and their responses to questions from the community:

*[[:meta:Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2016/Questions]]

[[User:MichaelMaggs|MichaelMaggs]] ([[User talk:MichaelMaggs|talk]]) 10:20, 11 March 2016 (GMT)

== Impact report  ==

The impact report for our activities between 1 February 2015 and 31 January 2016 is now on meta-wiki: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:APG/Proposals/2014-2015_round1/Wikimedia_UK/Impact_report_form

[[User:Richard Nevell (WMUK)|Richard Nevell (WMUK)]] ([[User talk:Richard Nevell (WMUK)|talk]]) 11:16, 8 April 2016 (BST)

== Notice of 2016 AGM ==

The formal notice of [[2016 AGM|this year's AGM]] went out to members on Thursday 16th June. If you haven't spotted it in your inbox yet, please check your spam folder. If you're not sure whether you are a member and should have received an email, please contact me at richard.nevell{{@}}wikimedia.org.uk [[User:Richard Nevell (WMUK)|Richard Nevell (WMUK)]] ([[User talk:Richard Nevell (WMUK)|talk]]) 16:45, 20 June 2016 (BST)

== Newsletter - don't forget the text only version ==

I received my copy of the latest newsletter by email, thank you. However the text only version (which is what I see) leaves a little to be desired...

<pre>
2015/Issue XX

Welcome to Issue XX of the Wikimedia UK Friends' Newsletter in 2015, bringing you the latest news from the chapter each month. Look
for features, interviews, news, updates and contributions from community members. There's plenty of opportunities to get involved
with the work of the chapter - and if you're doing something and you'd like to share it, send us your news and we'll publish it
here. For now, dear friend, read on...

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Quick updates
  In the News
  Community Chat
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It might be that I'm the only one reading the text only version, in which case this isn't disastrous, but I think it's also the version used by at least some screen readers. [[user:Thryduulf|Thryduulf]] (talk: [[user talk:Thryduulf|local]] | [[w:user talk:Thryduulf|en.wp]] | [[wikt:user talk:Thryduulf|en.wikt]]) 13:15, 6 July 2016 (BST)

== New volunteer equipment ==

WMUK is currently (July 2016) looking for input on what additional volunteer photography and AV equipment it should purchase. For details and to share your ideas see [[Talk:Equipment Loan Procedure#New Equipment?]]. [[user:Thryduulf|Thryduulf]] (talk: [[user talk:Thryduulf|local]] | [[w:user talk:Thryduulf|en.wp]] | [[wikt:user talk:Thryduulf|en.wikt]]) 11:44, 22 July 2016 (BST)