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Wikipedia:Meetups/UK/General Election 2015 Editathon

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About the event

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A video summary of the event.

We will endeavour to ensure that Wikipedia is up to date with the UK General Election results by the morning of 8th May

Also there are United Kingdom local elections, 2015.

On line/Venues

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On line

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London

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Development House, Leonard Street EC1 EC2A 4LT

There will be an all-night editathon on Thursday 7th May at the basement of the Wikimedia UK Offices

Attendees

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Present

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Planning to come

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If you plan to come, please log in below: * ~~~~

  • Edwardx (talk) 09:16, 15 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  • --Matthisvalerie (talk) 14:55, 15 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  • eva.pascoe 21:05, 7 May 2015 (UTC)
  • Sophia Drakopolou (Middlesex University)
  • Possibly: depends on work and personal commitments. —Tom Morris (talk) 15:44, 17 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  • Richard Barbrook (University of Westminster)
  • Thryduulf (talk) 13:24, 29 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  • Virtually, from Wales, editing cy-wiki Llywelyn2000 (talk) 06:43, 7 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  • I will certainly do some updates online and may come in for the occasion - depends on the traffic &c. Andrew D. (talk) 07:14, 7 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  • Won't be in London unfortunately, but I'll try and do some online. the wub "?!" 13:35, 7 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  • Thissmileyface (talk)
  • Deryck C. 19:03, 7 May 2015 (UTC) Am on my way but will be late (~20:45), please don't lock me out![reply]
  • Sorry I can't be with you in person, but I'll be with you in spirit and will try to do some editing from where I am! Bondegezou (talk) 20:41, 7 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  • Jt651 (talk) 20:43, 7 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Target List

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Attendees and others are welcome to suggest Wikipedia articles that could be improved during this session.

If the query on a talkpage has been resolved you can strike it out and mark it resolved with the code:

<s>[[talk:Nevil Maskelyne]]</s> resolved giving talk:Nevil Maskelyne resolved

8 pm Election Game

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At 8 pm we shall be playing Election (1972), to get us in the mood.

Refreshments;

Sponsored by Cybersalon

How do I prepare?
  • Create a Wikipedia account - Special:UserLogin/signup
  • Bring a laptop (wi-fi will be provided), if you don't have a laptop then email fabian.tompsett wikimedia.org.uk as Wikimedia UK has some loan PCs for such events

Training

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If you are a newcomer to Wikipedia and would like support at this event, please contact fabian.tompsett wikimedia.org.uk, so that we ensure your needs are met. Also:

Accessibility

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This event is wheelchair accessible. If you need a disabled parking space please contact us.

A hearing loop will be available.

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When are the results likely to come through:

Constituencies

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Results

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