> I was wondering if any of you fancied volunteering to help out. In particular we are looking for 2-3 people to help out with name badges and the beer run.
I'd be more than happy to help—my email's in my profile. Let me know what needs doing and when. (I haven't got anything to record with though.)
That's cool :) Have done! Sounds like it could be interesting. Currently I'm starting out freelancing as a Web Developer so I'm sucking up any knowledge I can get my hands on (I'd like to expand and build it into a proper business).
Can you please insert the event details here to the thread, too? I believe I'm not the only one who can't access meetup.com due to company blocking the site.
Cowper Street, London (map)
Entrance through the blue doors on Cowper St, opposite XOYO.
I am very excited to announce the next Hacker News London meetup. After months of searching we have finally secured a new, large venue that will be able to accommodate all those who wish to come along, right next to the Old St roundabout.
However, the highlight of the evening is that Harj Taggar, YC partner and founder of Auctomatic, will be our headline speaker. In addition Harj will also hold a Q&A session, so please send us your questions or bring them along that evening. If you are looking to apply to YC or find out more about it, this is the perfect opportunity.
We'll start out with a few beers and pizzas, then do some talks and presentations followed by more beers. The crowd is really friendly and you'll meet lots of great new people.
I went as a loner as it was fine. The people are friendly and there are other loners around who will talk to you if you stand around when the talks aren't on.
Decent pubs get very crowded and noisy, plus it's difficult to fit many people in. A hall gives us the opportunity to do more techy presentations.
We actually started out in a pub and have evolved into present format over time. We have the hall until 10, so if you are really hardcore you can always head to the pub after, I can imagine there will be quite a few people joining you.
If you're close enough to London to make it home afterwards, then do what you can and make the effort to be there - well worthwhile.