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The new rent is 4 times as much as our previous space, so we're currently in a spending freeze until we can make up the subscriptions. We can currently support ourselves for up to 3 months maximum. | The new rent is 4 times as much as our previous space, so we're currently in a spending freeze until we can make up the subscriptions. We can currently support ourselves for up to 3 months maximum. | ||
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Revision as of 23:09, 9 August 2010
New Hackspace
We moved! So much has been happening, the news may lag behind a bit.
The new rent is 4 times as much as our previous space, so we're currently in a spending freeze until we can make up the subscriptions. We can currently support ourselves for up to 3 months maximum.
Space Warming Party
We had a space warming party and barbecue to celebrate the new space, with a huge number of people visiting.
RFID Access
We've had people in the space every evening since we moved in, and we've finally got a cool hacker entry system for members.
Jonty installed a new pan/tilt camera
Pledges
After a failed eBay bid a new way of purchasing high-value equipment has been pioneered. This has been necessary for coping with the spending freeze.
Fridge
Our first successful pledge
Laser Cutter
MIG welder
Bubble Etch Tank
Workshops
Arduino
Metal Workshop Equipment Loan
Nigel Worsley has loaned a large amount of metal working equipment to the Hackspace.
Elliot broke the bandsaw blade - he has ordered replacements.
Revenue Ideas
Ideas have been batted around to improve the financial situation of the hackspace.