Maker Faire – I am Ashley Elsdon

Sad news, no Brighton Mini Maker Faire this year

Posted by ashleyelsdonon April 13, 2016in EventsLeave a comment

Not a massive surprise as it’s a mammoth task to put on this kind of event, and they’ve been doing it for some time now. I’ve been to a couple of these including last year’s event and they were always good. But it’s a real shame that they’re stopping, or at least pausing for now.

The Elephant and Castle event stopped a couple of years ago and I’m not sure if that’s coming back this year either. None of which is very good for anyone interested in the kinds of companies and groups that the maker faires attracted. Now there’s a real gap for this kind of event for both London and the South East. That’s not good, not in my book anyway.

Brighton Mini Maker Faire 2015

Posted by ashleyelsdonon September 9, 2015September 7, 2015in Events, Making things, Robotics, TechLeave a comment

It has to be a dalek really doesn’t it?

I hadn’t been to the Brighton Mini Maker Faire for a couple of years, so it was nice to go back again. It felt bigger than the last time I was there, and certainly felt like there were a lot more people there too.

I had a good look around the whole show and there were a few interesting things there, but nothing that totally grabbed my attention. But then it really isn’t something that’s aimed at me I think. It’s more focused on kids and parents, which is good, and as it should be really. Even so I found it interesting and good to see a few companies I really like showing off their stuff.

Sad that the E&C Mini Maker Faire isn’t on this year

Posted by ashleyelsdonon September 4, 2015August 31, 2015in Events, Robotics, TechLeave a comment

It’s a real shame. I went last year and the year before, and I was so sorry to find out that this year it wasn’t happening. According to their site it seems they weren’t able to get sponsorship for the event. It makes me sad because when I went last year there were so many people having a great time there. It was packed. All those people won’t get the chance to go again this year. It’s sad.

But there’s the Brighton Mini Maker Faire that’s happening on the 5th, and I’m planning to get along to that for a few hours if I can. It’s not as convenient as the Elephant and Castle, but it’s ok.

I hope that the E&C faire comes back in 2016. It would be a shame for it to stop for good.