Manchester Net Squared

Manchester Net Squared (#mcrn2) brings together social changemakers and web innovators to network, socialise and share ideas.

It's about how nonprofits and social benefit organisations* can use the web for social change.

We organise two things:

Net Tuesdays are free monthly gatherings that focus on a use of technology for social change. These are held at the MadLab in central Manchester and generally involve someone giving a talk or demo, plus some discussion and learning.
Social Media Surgeries are free monthly events for those in need of hands-on advice and tips. People come along to help give advice to local charities and community projects. We hold this at the world-famous Salford Lads'c Club.

Whether you work for a charity or non-proft, within the digital sector, or both - mcrn2 is here to help bring together like-minds.

Alongside Manchester Net Squared, there are over 80 groups across the world.

Net Squared is an facilitated by TechSoup Global, a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits and public libraries get the technology resources they need to operate at their full potential..

* charities, campaigners, coops, social enterprises, etc and onwards...

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February Meetup: I'm the storyteller and my story must be told!
- Tue Feb 28
  6:30 PM
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- 18 attending
- 4 comments
Manchester Digital Laboratory

36-40 Edge Street, Manchester (map)
Apologies for the reference to 1980s childrens' TV, but this month our focus is on the new buzzword: Digital Storytelling We'll be having some talks and insights about ways non-profits are putting across their message. What works, and how can we measure it? Know of a good story? Please post up any links on this collaboration space. Our... Learn more

Hosted by: Steven Flower (Co-Organizer)
- Steven Flower:
  Blimey, we've now a speaker dialling in from NYC, and another from San Francisco! If anyone can come along to MadLab a tad early to help me set up, it'd be appreciated...!
  
  Posted 7 hours ago
- Nigel Barlow:
  No probs Steven can help you out,let me know what time you would like me there
  
  Posted 6 hours ago
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Salford Social Media Surgery
- Thu Mar 08
  4:00 PM
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- 1 attending
- 0 comments
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Salford Social Media surgery is a FREE event for those in the community and voluntary sector. Speak to experts and get advice and tips on how social media can help your... Learn more

Hosted by: Steven Flower (Co-Organizer)
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March Meetup: Erm, when was that? Community calendaring...
- Tue Mar 27
  6:30 PM
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- 10 attending
- 2 comments
Manchester Digital Laboratory

36-40 Edge Street, Manchester (map)
There are tons of events going on - how do we best publish, filter and share them? Google Calendar? Lanyrd? Facebook? N0tice? All/none of the above? Our focus this... Learn more

Hosted by: Steven Flower (Co-Organizer)
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April Meetup
- Tue Apr 24
  7:00 PM
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- 1 attending
- 0 comments
Manchester Digital Laboratory

36-40 Edge Street, Manchester (map)
Our April meetup. Possible theme may be around the various types of "action platforms" that are around for campaigning etc. Further details to follow Learn more

Hosted by: Steven Flower (Co-Organizer)
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May Meetup: Are we top of Google yet?
- Tue May 22
  6:30 PM
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- 3 attending
- 0 comments
Manchester Digital Laboratory

36-40 Edge Street, Manchester (map)
We will welcome David Towers along once more, to provide us with tips and tricks around Search Engine Optimisation for non-profits. We should also be joined (remotely)... Learn more

Hosted by: Steven Flower (Co-Organizer)
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Recent Meetups

Yesterday at 3:00 PM, 28 mcrn2'ers attended
Meet.. the Nominet Trust
They rated it 5.0014 (14 ratings)

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Very helpful event, great to find out about the Nominet Trust and about local initiatives. Made some really useful contacts.

—Sue Devlin

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It was a really useful meeting and very informative. ...

—Garry Haywood
February 9 at 4:00 PM, 4 mcrn2'ers attended
Salford Social Media Surgery
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

Salford Social Media surgery is a FREE event for those in the community and voluntary sector. Speak to experts and get advice and tips on how social media can help your... Learn more
January 24 at 6:30 PM, 16 mcrn2'ers attended
January Meetup: Websites are easy peasy.. aren't they?
They rated it 5.006 (6 ratings)

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As a meeting of minds it was very valuable to listen to others and I found ideas and places that I had not dreamed about. ...

—Mikesk3

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It's been definitely great listen all the point of view. Good insights!!

—maria
December 8, 2011 at 4:30 PM, 5 mcrn2'ers attended
Salford Social Media Surgery
They rated it 3.001 (1 ratings)

Salford Social Media surgery is a FREE event for those in the community and voluntary sector. Speak to experts and get advice and tips on how social media can help your... Learn more
November 22, 2011 at 6:30 PM, 15 mcrn2'ers attended
November Meetup: Social Reporting & Community Stories
They rated it 4.504 (4 ratings)

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Really interesting presentation on Community reporting.

—Mark Morton

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Brilliant discussion

—Nigel Barlow

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Clair Conley wrote a group review
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"A wonderful concept that I will be exploring further."
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Clair Conley attended Meet.. the Nominet Trust
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"Really interesting afternoon. Met some like minded people who share a common goal, hopefully some collaborations can be explored and be developed."

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Sue Devlin wrote a group review
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"Everything a Meetup group should be!"
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Sue Devlin attended Meet.. the Nominet Trust
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"Very helpful event, great to find out about the Nominet Trust and about local initiatives. Made some really useful contacts."

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Mikesk3 attended Meet.. the Nominet Trust
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"Most interesting afternoon and some salient points raised. The Nominet people were interesting and encouraging. The other people were very open and helpful. Well worth the time!! Very well organised."

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Nigel Barlow commented on February Meetup: I'm the storyteller and my story must be told!
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"No probs Steven can help you out,let me know what time you would like me there"

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Steven Flower commented on February Meetup: I'm the storyteller and my story must be told!
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"Blimey, we've now a speaker dialling in from NYC, and another from San Francisco! If anyone can come along to MadLab a tad early to help me set up, it'd be appreciated...!"

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Charles Conway wrote a group review
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"Obviously hugely passionate about sharing knowledge and experiences"
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Charles Conway attended Meet.. the Nominet Trust
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"A great opportunity to meet some of the people behind this fantastic charitable trust."

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jade anson wrote a group review
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"Great meet up :)"