Manchester and Leeds SQL Server user group information for 2012

Testas — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:53:00 GMT

Hello ,

We (Martin Bell and Chris Testa-O’Neill) started writing an email and didn’t realise how big it would get so we stuck it on a blog instead

So in summary this blog covers:

Microsoft and the MVPs roll into Manchester on the 22nd May for SQLRelay 2012
Leeds and Manchester User Group Dates for 2012
Workshops in the North from the best SQL Server Experts.
SQLBits – spaces are running out

Microsoft and the MVPs roll into Manchester on the 22nd May for SQLRelay 2012

May 21st – 25th 2012 sees the second instalment of the SQLRelay as user groups across the UK liaise with Microsoft to bring you the best speakers from the UK and Microsoft. Manchester will host a full day/evening event on the 22^nd May at the Coop in Manchester. Microsoft will be speaking as well as recognised MVPs and also members of the local Manchester and Leeds SQL Community. Furthermore, breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided. Whats more the event is free. You can register for the event here before an official announcement comes from Microsoft and SQLServerFAQ next month.

Leeds and Manchester User Group Dates for 2012

We want to thank you all for your support over the years. This has led to what I believe is the best line up so far in 2012. This is not possible without your continued attendance and support You can view the event details and register by clicking on the links

14^th Mar – Manchester: Martin Bell and Tony Rogerson
15^th Mar – Leeds: Chris Testa-O’Neill and speaker TBC

25^th Apr – Leeds: Tony Rogerson and Mark Broadbent
26^th Apr – Manchester: Chris Testa-O’Neill and Mark Broadbent

21^st -25^th May – SQL Relay (Manchester 22^nd May)

4^th Jul – Manchester: Chris Webb and speaker TBC
5^th Jul – Leeds: Chris Webb and speaker TBC

5^th Sep – Leeds: Alex Whittles and speaker TBC
6^th Sep– Manchester : Alex Whittles and speaker TBC

17^th Oct – Manchester: Christian Bolton and speaker TBC
18^th Oct – Leeds: Christian Bolton and speaker TBC

28^th Nov – Leeds: Allan Mitchell and Jenny Stirrup
29^th Nov – Manchester: Allan Mitchell and Jenny Stirrup

Each speakers content will be going up on the site in the due course

There are also chances for people from the User Group to take up the mantle and do a presentation to your fellow attendees. Anyone wishing to put their name down for any of these evenings please let me know. It doesn’t have to be a full 1hr slot, if you want more or less time we can accommodate both! Anyone can bring a question or SQL Nugget to any meeting.

Workshops in the North from the best SQL Server Experts.

You will note that for the first time we have Christian Bolton and Chris Webb speaking in Manchester and Leeds. We have tried to get them over the last couple of years but their calendars are usually full. They will be running workshops around the dates that they speak at the user groups. If you are interested let me know, as soon as I get more details I will send them out to you.

SQLBits – spaces are running out

SQLBits X is the official UK Technical Launch for SQL Server 2012 and is taking place at the London Novotel West hotel in Hammersmith. You may have seen communication about it nearly being full. If you want to attend, I would urge you to sign up in the next week as it will be full very soon

Thanks

Chris and Martin

Chris Testa-O'Neill : SQLPASS, SQLBits, SQLRelay

Manchester and Leeds SQL Server user group information for 2012