"Don't DIY Alone!" A radical DIY-o-rama here in Edinburgh!

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"Don't DIY Alone!" A radical DIY-o-rama here in Edinburgh!

Post by Joey Pesticide » Tue Oct 07, 2008 12:57 pm

Hello all!

Plans are in motion to organise a city-wide DIY-o-rama here in Edinburgh, set for February 5th - 8th! It is to be a weekend of workshops, skillshares, gatherings, discussion, action and fun around the theme of DIY and direct action!

I was wondering what people would feel about using the Forest cafe as one of the main base points of the weekend? This would involve use of the cafe during days and evenings, using the spaces upstairs and down for workshops and discussions and hosting entertainments and shows, as well as providing a welcome space for people coming to Edinburgh from elsewhere, or just wanting to find out about the weekend?

I was directed onto the BB to ask this? I'd like it if people could let me know their feelings!

We have an email at diyedinburgh@riseup.net and there is a forum for organising at diyedinburgh.freeforums.org

Cheerio!

Joey. xxx
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Re: "Don't DIY Alone!" A radical DIY-o-rama here in Edinburgh!

Post by Gandhi » Tue Oct 07, 2008 1:18 pm

Are we supposed to bring Ikea wardrobes to assemble?
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Post by Shannon » Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:11 pm

Sounds awesome. Do it!! Sounds like it might be worth a grant application as well...

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Post by Joey Pesticide » Thu Oct 09, 2008 12:15 pm

I'll be sure to look into it. Thanks Shannon!

ps. Yes, please bring Ikea cabinets. That's what DIY is ALL about, flat pack cabinets. Nothing more, nothing less. Just flat.
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Post by Joey Pesticide » Thu Oct 09, 2008 12:16 pm

Any more thoughts?
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Post by Shannon » Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:03 pm

Not sure if the action group is functioning but maybe run it past them? Also, it seems like it might be a good project for one or some of the EVS peoples to get involved with?

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Post by Chacha » Thu Oct 09, 2008 2:08 pm

Yes Shannon what a good idea! I think EVS people need to get involved with this kind of project! I don’t know a lot of things about DIY culture and the direct action (I guess because this movement comes from UK) but if I choose to come here it’s exactly to understand a new culture. This movement seems really interesting for me and I will be very happy to have more explanation about this and to help this people to organize a weekend of workshops, skill shares, gatherings, discussion…etc… :)

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Post by Joey Pesticide » Thu Oct 09, 2008 3:19 pm

That sounds great! DIY culture and direct action are a lot of things, but definitely about sharing and building new things together. Email DIYEDINBURGH@RISEUP.NET or visit the forum to get in touch! Whereabouts are you now? When will you be in Edinburgh? xxx
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Post by James » Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:57 pm

Joey,
Come past the Action Working Group meetings
or PM me and arrange to meet me in the cafe sometime and I will tell you all about the possibilities The Forest has. (mon, thu or sat are my usual days there)
the little I read so far sounds great :-)

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Post by marian » Mon Oct 20, 2008 5:31 pm

Hello

I would work with this proyect. It's great!!!. Think with me if you need something, please.

Thanks,
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Post by Susana » Sun Oct 26, 2008 9:25 pm

I would love to take part. 8)
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Post by Joey Pesticide » Mon Oct 27, 2008 12:13 pm

Thank you for replying saying you'd like to take part! The nature of the event makes it hard to really come up with affirmative action plans, but maybe we could call a little brief meeting to discuss how you all could help and generally what the idea is. I'm busy this week, but maybe next? x
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Post by nix » Mon Oct 27, 2008 4:29 pm

Yeah!

this is cool!

I'm 100% into it!

when is the meeting Joey?
(make it a thursday night or sat/sun so I can come!)


lets DIY it!

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Post by Susana » Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:39 am

Count me for the meeting and for the action. Thanks
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Post by marian » Mon Nov 03, 2008 3:17 pm

Sorry I'm was in holidays so I don't know if the meeting was doing or not. It was doing? we have in other early? Can I do something for this project?

Thanks.

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Re: "Don't DIY Alone!" A radical DIY-o-rama here in Edinburgh!

Post by milk » Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:11 am

hey, if you don't like it, post on the BB (so you can ask about participating for better) | MilkMiruku

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Re: "Don't DIY Alone!" A radical DIY-o-rama here in Edinburgh!

Post by scoutwinter » Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:07 pm

hey here's the new website for Don't DiY Alone:
diyedinburgh.blogspot.com

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