The Lancaster Social, June 11th 5pm to 7pm

What is lancaster Social?

The Lancaster Social is an event held three times a year in the Lancaster district as an open forum. Any individual, organisation or service is welcome to join us. Our intention is to create a broad network for the cooperative cross-pollination of experience and ideals. Each meeting has a specific format incorporating a QA session where you can bring your digital/social media queries; a short introduction to an open tool to use by yourself or your organisation; and the chance to meet and make connections in a relaxed environment. The meetings are held in a local venue with the emphasis on open admission and no barrier to entry, if you want to meet and be a part of the growing community, to network and maintain connections, or to bring an issue or learn a new tool, then you’re welcome.

The aims of the Lancaster Social Network are: * Free Networking (as in there is no membership charges etc., there is a small charge to cover drinks which will be determined by the hosts); * Open access to official organisations and member organisations – so cross-polination of networks; connect your business to the businesses, environments and individuals around you; * Introductory lectures on Accessible Open Tools for Business; * Forging relationships that are: • Business • Academia • Government • Community • Social • Individual What will each Session look like? Open Networking – Short Lecture – QA Session – Open Networking Networking for 20mins 20-30 mins for a lecture (10 minute lecture with time for Q&A) focussed upon open tools for open business by a guest speaker 20-30 mins networking (determined by previous session) QA Session – bring us your issues and lets see if we can all solve them together 10mins closing

PLEASE NOTE there is a £2 charge to cover refreshments.

The Lancaster Social is a collaborative enterprise started by Jane Binnion (Jane's Social Media) and Mark Keating (Shadowcat Systems). They have been joined by Ian Norton (Shadowcat Systems), Jack Knight (Knight Time Creations), Sharon Poulson (Bay Web Designs), Sarah Thornton (Back Room Sam) and Michael Hallam (Small Green Consultancy).

Discover more and join the associated membership (free): http://www.lancastersocial.org.