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| [[File:Livestock.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Our cattle graze under the watchful eye of Peter the Platypus]] | | [[File:Photo-like_view_of_Earth_is_based_largely_on_observations_from_MODIS.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Not this kind of planet - but a blog aggregator]] |
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| Towards the end of 2013 there was an interesting discussion on a Wikimedia-related email list regarding whether the movement should accept donations in alternative currencies, such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin Bitcoin]
| | ''This post was written by Harry Burt, a Wikimedia UK volunteer'' |
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| During this discussion, Wikimedia UK Trustee Chris Keating remarked that: “other forms of money that we do not currently accept include gold coins, Yap money, Tesco Clubcard Points, cowrie shells and cattle… though if anyone wants to donate a herd of cattle to Wikimiedia UK, please could they let the office know in advance.”
| | Wikimedia UK is pleased to announce the creation of https://planet.wikimedia.org.uk – a blog “planet” (combiner) that allows visitors to see the total blogging output of the UK’s Wikimedians and open content advocates in a single easy-to-bookmark feed. |
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| Well, we certainly didn’t get any advance notice, but today saw the delivery of this herd of cattle. As you can see, Peter the Platypus is already making them feel welcome – and no doubt making sure they know not to put ginger nut biscuits in with any other biscuit.
| | This new project mirrors a longer-established programme of the [http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Home Wikimedia Foundation] to create a Wikimedia planet for every language. By comparison, the UK blog planet benefits from a more restrictive geographical emphasis on the United Kingdom, providing an outlet for topical commentators from across the country, regardless of the language they choose to blog in. |
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| This does raise some questions: Does anyone have any tips on how to care for plastic cattle? Who is the kind-hearted yet anonymous donor that sent us this generous gift and how can we say thank you? Did they sign a gift aid declaration? And what should the cattle be called?
| | Recommendations for new blogs to aggregate (either in their entirety or individual categories) are very welcome; bloggers interested in getting more exposure for their blog posts should contact Stevie Benton (stevie.benton@wikimedia.org.uk). Current contributors include Wikimedia UK itself; Andrew Gray, former Wikimedian-in-Residence at the British Library; and Andy Mabbett, former Wikimedian-in-Residence and a Wikipedia contributor since 2003. |
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Wikimedia UK
Open knowledge for all
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If you'd like to see what Wikimedia UK is working on, our website is the best place for our community of volunteers, donors and members to stay up to date.
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The Wikimedia projects are special: they are written and curated by thousands of volunteers. They are also supported by voluntary donations, through Wikimedia UK, the Wikimedia Foundation and other international chapters.
Wikimedia UK is a charity registered in England and Wales that supports and promotes Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects such as Wikimedia Commons. Our mission is to help people and organisations create and preserve open knowledge, and to help provide easy access for all. We do this by supporting volunteer editors and contributors ('Wikimedians'), by working in partnership with cultural and educational institutions, by hosting training sessions and editing events, and by acting to advocate the benefits of open knowledge generally.
There are several ways to get involved in the charity's work. You can become a member for just £5 per year. You can volunteer to work with us in a variety of ways, both online and offline. You can also make a donation (and if you're a UK taxpayer, we can claim Gift Aid). Subscribe to our Friends' Newsletter to stay in touch. Click the buttons below to learn more.
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Get Involved
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Members play a key role in shaping the future of the Chapter. Membership is open to all and costs just £5 a year.
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We organise dozens of events each year, including meetups, editing events, "Backstage Pass" events at museums, workshops and conferences.
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Participate in one of our ongoing outreach projects, working with the cultural and education institutions of the UK.
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Request a project grant to help you with your editing or outreach activities on any Wikimedia project.
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Donate to Wikimedia UK to keep Wikipedia running free from advertising and support our work getting more people and institutions working with Wikipedia and its sister projects.
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We are always interested to hear from new volunteers. If you have an idea you'd like to help make happen, or time and skills you would like to offer Wikimedia UK, please get in touch on volunteering wikimedia.org.uk
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Для української мови Вікіпедії ласка, відвідайте http://uk.wikipedia.org; для Вікімедіа Україна відвідайте http://ua.wikimedia.org
For the Ukrainian language Wikipedia please visit http://uk.wikipedia.org; for Wikimedia Ukraine please visit http://ua.wikimedia.org
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