<html><head></head><body style="zoom: 54.6648%;"><div dir="auto">Hi BC'ers,<br><br></div>
<div dir="auto">Sorry not to have been in communication much in recent times, being far away and in little contact with the key BC people since moving to Spain I'm really well out of it now, but just like to comment my 2 cents and encourage you really.<br><br></div>
<div dir="auto">Having been previously a core person in the first BCs I have a pretty good idea of what went into getting these events off the ground, and it's worth taking into account that *a lot* of the prep and organising work was basically done by one person, much of it well in advance (we did a site visit in ?Jan? one year iirc) and the fact that one person is effectively the *leader* kind of makes things seem easier, translating that into working groups and teams will take a bit of time and practice. <br><br></div>
<div dir="auto">I think those involved did a great effort in organising the last planned even especially considering how late it was started, which to me would seem to be the key factor in having fallen short this time. Well done all regardless, event organisation is chaotic at the best of times so... <br><br></div>
<div dir="auto">For a 2020+ BC, lessons learned, processes improved there should be no reason not to try again, and if anyone is brave/mad enough to take on the role as key player in overseeing it, or make sure there is a core of 2 or 3 people to keep the vehicle on the road, might be an idea. <br><br></div>
<div dir="auto">Contingency is the other key factor, plan b and c even for all mission critical factors is a must.<br><br></div>
<div dir="auto">Kit store in closer location makes sense, also reliable transport to get things there and back is essential (MH also had own van remember). We did use a lot of the Bristol Wireless kit too which was convenient but no longer available alas.. (whether "party tent", the white plastic marquee, still lives or not IDK, that was also a BW resource which we got Highbury Farm to "look after")<br><br></div>
<div dir="auto">Once the ball is rolling, things will just fall into place, especially once there a a few people on-site. A lot of what we did in getting the event started and going was just impro in the days before! Often the tatting down was more tricky as the people vanished Sun night/Monday morning leaving those still there to sort it all out!<br><br></div>
<div dir="auto">I do hope there will be a next BC and am happy to be contacted in the case of not being sure what or how something was done in case I might know how or who might know etc. Signal chat group or whatever, I'm happy to be in (I am still in the BC IRC chan). Key winning tactic is the old KISS acro is always worth remembering! <br><br></div>
<div dir="auto">Hope this helps and encourages a bit, and who knows, maybe we will make it over to the next event! Certainly miss it!<br><br></div>
<div dir="auto">Cheers,<br><br></div>
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<pre class="blue">Send HacktionLab mailing list submissions to<br> hacktionlab@lists.aktivix.org<br><br>To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit<br> <a href="https://lists.aktivix.org/mailman/listinfo/hacktionlab">https://lists.aktivix.org/mailman/listinfo/hacktionlab</a><br>or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to<br> hacktionlab-request@lists.aktivix.org<br><br>You can reach the person managing the list at<br> hacktionlab-owner@lists.aktivix.org<br><br>When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific<br>than "Re: Contents of HacktionLab digest..."<br><br><br>Today's Topics:<br><br> 1. The 2019 Barncamp Inquiry ENDS (Ben Green)<br><br><br><hr><br><br>Message: 1<br>Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:06:51 +0100<br>From: Ben Green <ben@bristolwireless.net><br>To: hacktionlab@lists.aktivix.org<br>Subject: [HacktionLab] The 2019 Barncamp Inquiry ENDS<br>Message-ID:<br> <20190913090651.Horde.9rFtL4Y5vQ1lKVbsWNJaVbM@slackmail.co.uk><br>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed; DelSp=Yes<br><br>Hi all,<br><br>The Barncamp Inquiry data collection phase is over, and I'm also <br>drawing a close to the enquiry in general.<br><br>There were three submissions. Read them at: <br><a href="https://hacktionlab.org/The_2019_BarnCamp_Inquiry">https://hacktionlab.org/The_2019_BarnCamp_Inquiry</a><br><br>I don't see that there's much point in collating this since there's <br>only three entries. I'll attempt a little write up, but I think it's <br>best if now have a meeting to take things forward for next year/ <br>abandon ship whichever we feel appropriate.<br><br>Thanks for participating in this inquiry.<br><br>Cheers,<br>Ben<br><br><br><br><br><br>Quoting Ben Green <ben@bristolwireless.net>:<br><br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 1ex 0.8ex; border-left: 1px solid #729fcf; padding-left: 1ex;"> Hi all,<br><br> In order the better understand the issues surrounding the failure of <br> BarnCamp 2019, we want to kick off a relatively informal process of <br> opinion and perspective gathering, with a strong emphasis on what we <br> can do in the future to make our event not just happen, but also <br> totally kick ass.<br><br> For submissions there are:<br><br> * a pad<br> * a wiki page<br> * my email address<br><br> The central information repository will be this page:<br><br> <a href="https://hacktionlab.org/The_2019_BarnCamp_Inquiry">https://hacktionlab.org/The_2019_BarnCamp_Inquiry</a><br><br> I'll close this process on Friday 13th September.<br><br> If you wish to mail in, mail to ben@bristolwireless.net with the <br> subject "2019BI". Include a name you wish to be know by. Say if you <br> want your comments kept private i.e. not added to the wiki.<br><br> Cheers,<br> Ben<br><br><br><hr><br> HacktionLab mailing list<br> HacktionLab@lists.aktivix.org<br> <a href="https://lists.aktivix.org/mailman/listinfo/hacktionlab">https://lists.aktivix.org/mailman/listinfo/hacktionlab</a><br></blockquote><br><br><br><br><br><br><hr><br><br>Subject: Digest Footer<br><br><hr><br>HacktionLab mailing list<br>HacktionLab@lists.aktivix.org<br><a href="https://lists.aktivix.org/mailman/listinfo/hacktionlab">https://lists.aktivix.org/mailman/listinfo/hacktionlab</a><br><br><br><hr><br><br>End of HacktionLab Digest, Vol 127, Issue 1<br>*******************************************<br></pre></blockquote></div></body></html>