For those who know/don’t know/don’t care -
CCE people have been meeting in ‘real life’ for ever
There have always been people here who knew each (before CCE) due to ‘cycle campaigning’, work or many other parts of Edinburgh’s layered life
However, early on, it was realised that there was a desire to clock some of the faces behind the usernames.
The last Friday of the month was suggested as a good, (pre-work), time
So the hunt for an early opening cafe was on
Peter’s Yard (now renamed) seemed ideal - early opening, location and massive table
Other venues have been sampled, inc canal barges
PY remained the staple until the opening of Canopy at the top of MMW (Middle Meadow Walk - where Critical Mass and PoP start!)
The CCE Coffee’n’Chat Meet in May is on the eve of PoP
It’s little surprise that many participants in PostPY are active in PoP
CCE didn’t start PoP but without many of its associates, it would never have started or kept going
Like the rest of life, things were upended/altered by Covid - including PoP (some people ‘retired’ having done a fantastic job - and left a legacy and template), CCE gatherings have been altered by a reduced need to start so early and fewer people rushing off to a desk!
If you haven’t been, come along, ok coffee, comfy seats indoors (though May’s event will be outside in the sun…) and friendly people who tend to ride bikes
There will be some chat about what needs to be done on the (PoP) day
BUT you don’t need to wait until the day before to offer your services
There are still spaces for Marshalls
Enquire/offer your services here -
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