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Open Jam at TOG Hackerspace: Start the New Year with Creativity!

Say goodbye to the Christmas blues and kickstart your new year with an exciting day of creativity and collaboration! TOG Hackerspace is hosting an Open Jam on Monday, December 30th, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This free event is open to everyone, whether you’re a seasoned maker or simply curious about trying something new.

The Open Jam is the perfect opportunity to dive into a project, play with your new tech toys, or explore the wide array of tools and resources available at TOG. Whether you’re into software, hardware, electronics, or crafts, there’s a space for you to experiment, create, and connect with like-minded individuals.

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Beginners Practical Electronics

Fancy making a start with electronics in 2025 or improving your skills?

Join us for a brand new beginners practical electronics lecture series from January 13th 2025. Every fortnight, we will watch 1 lecture in the space on Mondays at 7 pm. Each lecture lasts about 50 minutes. We can discuss any of the content afterwards. These lectures are free to attend.

This course is ideal for anyone looking to get started in electronics or to improve their skills. We have lots of free parking right outside our door and lots of tea and coffee available.

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Tog’s Festive Round-Up: Laser-Cut Decorations and A Year in Review

As 2024 draws to a close, we at Tog Hackerspace have been busy spreading Christmas cheer in true maker style! This year, we turned our laser cutter into Santa’s workshop, crafting beautiful Christmas decorations for our friends and supporters. These ornaments are our way of saying thank you for being part of our community and celebrating another fantastic year of creativity and collaboration.

In the spirit of making, we’d like to extend a little festive humour. Some of these decorations may have arrived with, shall we say, “bonus assembly required.” If you’ve received one of these, consider it an exclusive DIY project or a seasonal jigsaw puzzle to enjoy during the festive period!

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Light Up Your Holidays with 3D Printing!

At Tog Hackerspace, we’re always exploring creative solutions to everyday challenges—and the festive season is no exception! One of our members has been busy 3D printing custom clips and holders to help keep Christmas lights neatly in place. From clever designs that attach to gutters to magnetic holders perfect for metal surfaces, these 3D-printed tools make decorating easier and more secure.

We’ve captured these innovative designs in a photo gallery to inspire your own holiday projects. Whether you’re a maker looking to create your own clips or just curious to see what can be done with a 3D printer, take a look at our gallery of 3D-printed Christmas light holders.

Feeling inspired? Join us for one of our open nights to explore 3D printing and share ideas with the Tog community!

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Christmas Craft Night 🎄✨

Join us for a special edition of Maker Night this festive season! On Wednesday, December 18th, at 7pm, we’re transforming our hackerspace into a cosy space for Christmas Craft Night.

Whether you’re a seasoned maker, new to crafting, or just want to hang out, come along to make your own decorations, enjoy some tasty seasonal treats, and get into the Christmas spirit with our community.

Bring your creativity, your friends, and your festive cheer—we look forward to celebrating with you!

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Explore New Worlds with Tog Hackerspace’s In Person Science Fiction Book Club!

Ready to launch into the far reaches of space? This January, the Tog Science Fiction Book Club is embarking on an epic journey with Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky, an award-winning novel that weaves together themes of evolution, survival, and humanity’s place in the cosmos.

But that’s not the only big news—our book club is going in-person! After years of virtual meetups on Discord, we’re excited to bring our discussions back to the hackerspace. Join us for a night of conversation, curiosity, and community.

Details:

📖 Book: Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 28th, 2025
🕒 Time: 7:30 pm
📍 Location: Tog Hackerspace

Whether you’re a long-time fan of science fiction or just curious about diving into the genre, our book club is the perfect way to connect with like-minded enthusiasts and discover fantastic stories.

Haven’t finished (or started) the book yet? No problem—come along anyway! We’re all about sharing ideas and enjoying the journey.

This is the perfect time to join as we step into an exciting new chapter for our club. We’d love to see you there!

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