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If you happen to be near Leeds, UK on July 30th 2006, there is a Joomla event organized, I'll be one of the speakers and will be talking about template design.

JoomlaDay UK is an annual event driven by, and for the UK Joomla community. The event includes a range of speakers and other attractions, with a unique atmosphere.

Drop by and I'd like to meet you! 

Date: Sunday July 30th
Time: 10.30am - 5.30pm
City: Leeds
Venue: Leeds City Centre (6-20 Munro House, Duke Street, Leeds LS9 8AG)
Cost: £15 (including light lunch and refreshments). Any surplus will be donated to the Joomla! project.
Organiser: Brian Teeman

JoomlaDay UK is an annual event driven by, and for the UK Joomla community. The event includes a range of speakers and other attractions, with a unique atmosphere.

Speakers
Barrie North - How to make a template
Phil Taylor - Custom development - extending joomla the easy way
Vince Wooley - Jomres (Joomla Residents) - take bookings for, and run, your hotel website.
Brian Teeman - LAFonline.org - Case study of using Joomla in a non-profit organisation
Special Guest - Joomla 1.5 - Sneak preview of whats coming
Panel Debate - Joomla - Where is it going and when will it take over the world
...plus more to be announced

IMPORTANT
Numbers are limited at the venue so please post here if you plan to attend

Why Leeds?
It is the geographic centre of the UK with excellent road, rail and air links. (And I live there)

Accomodation?
Leeds has an large range of hotel accommodation including all the major chains.

Saturday Night?
If you are arriving on the saturday night, or just live lcoaly, let us know and we will arrange a pre-day, post-day meal and drink venue

Can I help?
Yes please. Any help greatly appreciated. If you want to speak or make a presentation or just want to be a gofer on the day just let me know.

Parking?
As with any city centre venue, there is not a free car park but there is a wide variety of on-street, off-road and multi-storey car parks available in easy walking distance.

Can't attend?
Dont worry the whole day will be videotaped for broadcast online at a later date

T-Shirt?
We will be producing an exclusive "I was at Joomla! Day UK" t-shirt. Designs welcome.

Note:

A few people have emailed me about this, the organizer is actually Brian Teeman (link above). I actually live in the US and am coming to the UK for the event.