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UmbraCymru: The Wales Umbraco Meetup
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We are an #Umbraco user group currently based in the Cardiff area, aiming for meetups all over Wales to catch up and learn what's new!

➡️ https://meetup.com/UmbraCymru
➡️ https://sessionize.com/UmbraCymru
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UmbraCymru: The Wales Umbraco Meetup @umbracymru.bsky.social · Sep 23
📢 2025 Schedule Update! 📢

#dotnet #webdev #meetup #umbraco #umbracomeetup #cardiff
Updated 2025 UmbraCymru meetup timetable. Past events from January to August are crossed out and marked complete: January 29 (Online), March 13 (In-Person), March 26 (Online), April 24 (Online), May 28 (Online), May 29 (In-Person workshop), July 3 (In-Person). Upcoming dates: July 30 (Social), August 28 (In-Person), September 25 (Social), October 30 (In-Person), December 11 (In-Person). Footer includes QR codes for speaker submissions and RSVPs, with illustrations of people chatting, a “H5YR!” bubble, and logos for Method4 and Aspire Systems. Text notes all dates will be confirmed one month in advance.
umbracymru.bsky.social
We had great fun at our social @umbraco.com meetup last week! 🙌

It was a night of good food, fun games, and great conversations!

Thank you to Aspire Systems Cardiff for hosting!

#UmbracoMeetup #Meetup #Umbraco #usergroup #webdev #Cardiff
A collage from an UmbraCymru meetup, set on a purple background with the title "UmbraCymru – The Wales Umbraco Meetup." The photos show attendees enjoying a relaxed social evening with food, games, and laughter. People are seen playing video games together, including a Star Wars–themed Xbox Kinect game projected on a large screen, while others gather around a table for conversation and activities. Plates of pizza, bowls of crisps, and tables with snacks and stickers are displayed. The meetup space has tiered wooden seating with cushions, creating a casual, friendly atmosphere. The bottom banner features the meetup URL: meetup.com/umbracymru.
September 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
umbracymru.bsky.social
Tomorrow is our social games night!

Join us for a laid back evening where we’ll chat about all things web dev, share ideas, and enjoy some friendly gaming action with Kinect classics, Beyblades and board games!

#Umbraco #dotnet #webdev #Cardiff #UmbracoMeetup #meetup #social
Promotional banner for the UmbraCymru September 2025 meetup. The event is titled “Social Meetup & Gaming Night” and takes place on Thursday, September 25th, 2025, from 18:30 to 20:30, in person at Method4/Aspire Systems, Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5DT. The description invites attendees to “chill and chat about all things web dev and play some classic Kinect and board games.” Visual elements include illustrations of pizza, beer, high-fives, a Kinect sensor, the cover of Kinect Star Wars, a Cards vs Gravity box, and a Beyblade stadium. Background photos show people at previous meetups. The bottom includes logos for Method4 and Aspire Systems, with RSVP info: meetup.com/umbracymru.
September 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
umbracymru.bsky.social
Take a break from the code and come hang out with the @umbraco.com community for a laid-back evening to chat about all things web dev, share ideas, and enjoy some friendly gaming action with Kinect classics!

#Umbraco #dotnet #webdev #Cardiff #UmbracoMeetup #meetup #social
Promotional banner for the UmbraCymru September 2025 meetup. The event is titled “Social Meetup & Gaming Night” and takes place on Thursday, September 25th, 2025, from 18:30 to 20:30, in person at Method4/Aspire Systems, Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5DT. The description invites attendees to “chill and chat about all things web dev and play some classic Kinect games.” Visual elements include illustrations of pizza, beer, high-fives, a Kinect sensor, and the cover of Kinect Star Wars. Background photos show people at previous meetups. The bottom includes logos for Method4 and Aspire Systems, with RSVP info: meetup.com/umbracymru.
September 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
umbracymru.bsky.social
We had a brilliant @umbraco.com meetup yesterday at Aspire Systems (Method4)! 🙌

Thank you to everyone who attended, and a massive #H5YR to our amazing speakers Navya Sinha and Lili Rossiter!

#UmbracoMeetup #Meetup #Umbraco #dotnet #usergroup #webdev #azure #Cardiff
A collage from an UmbraCymru meetup, set against a purple background with the title "UmbraCymru – The Wales Umbraco Meetup." The images show a relaxed in-person event with attendees seated on beanbags and tiered wooden benches, listening to talks. Two speakers are shown presenting in front of a big screen. Other images highlight Umbraco Cymru stickers, branded pretzel jars, pizzas, and the meetup space. The bottom banner displays the URL: meetup.com/umbracymru. The vibe is welcoming and community-focused.
August 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
umbracymru.bsky.social
Quick reminder that our August #UmbraCymru #Umbraco meetup is tomorrow, and we have two awesome talks lined up! 🚀

RSVP here: www.meetup.com/umbracymru/e...

#dotnet #hybridcache #azure #security #meetup #usergroup #cardiff
August 27, 2025 at 9:02 AM
umbracymru.bsky.social
Our August meetup is looking like another great evening, exploring how we can use some awesome features of #Azure and #dotnet with @umbraco.com !

We'll dive into the new dotnet #HybridCache and protect #Umbraco with Azure defender!

Hosted by Aspire Systems (Method4)
A promotional banner for the UmbraCymru August 2025 meetup. The event takes place on Thursday, August 28th, 2025, from 18:30 to 20:30, at Aspire Systems (Method4), Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5DT. Two talks are featured: "Real-Time File Threat Protection in Umbraco with Microsoft Azure Defender" by Navya Sinha (with her headshot shown). "Cache Me If You Can: Hybrid Caching in Umbraco" by Lili Rossiter (also shown with headshot). The banner has a blue and purple color scheme, with background images of past UmbraCymru events, including attendees sitting on beanbags and a speaker presenting. Logos for Method4 and Aspire Systems appear at the bottom, along with the RSVP link: meetup.com/umbracymru.
August 19, 2025 at 9:50 AM
umbracymru.bsky.social
We had a brilliant time at our #UmbraCymru summer social last night! 🙌

Thank you to Aspire Systems (Method4) for Sponsoring! 🍻

#umbraco #umbracomeetup #meetup #dotnet #usergroup #cardiff
A group of eight people sitting around a long wooden table in a pub, smiling at the camera during the UmbraCymru summer social. Drinks are on the table, and a large screen in the background shows a Formula 1 pit lane scene. The venue has exposed brick walls decorated with beer signs and posters, creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
July 31, 2025 at 9:46 AM
umbracymru.bsky.social
☀️ It's time for our summer social! ☀️

Please join us for a drink, maybe some food, and a chat about all things Umbraco, .NET and web dev! 🚀

We have a table booked at "The Head of Steam" for 18:00-20:00, but feel free to drop by anytime! 🍻

#Umbraco #dotnet #webdev #Cardiff #UmbracoMeetup #meetup
Promotional banner for the UmbraCymru Summer Social meetup on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025, from 18:00 to 20:00, held at The Head of Steam, Cardiff. The theme is a relaxed “Summer Social” with the tagline: “Chill and chat about all things Umbraco and Web Dev!” The design includes icons of people talking, a “H5YR!” speech bubble, burgers, beer mugs, and a high-five. Logos for The Head of Steam and sponsors Method4 and Aspire Systems appear, along with the RSVP link: meetup.com/umbracymru. The background includes photos from past social events, showing people gathered around tables with drinks.
July 21, 2025 at 10:22 AM
umbracymru.bsky.social
We had a brilliant @umbraco.com meetup last week at Aspire Systems (Method4)! 🙌

Lots of good discussions about what went on at #Codegarden and the MVP Summit! 🚀

#UmbracoMeetup #Meetup #Umbraco #dotnet #usergroup #webdev #Cardiff
A collage from an UmbraCymru meetup, set against a purple background with the title "UmbraCymru – The Wales Umbraco Meetup." The main image shows a smiling group seated on tiered wooden seating with colorful cushions in a relaxed, informal setting. Other photos include a presentation slide on a screen above a table with swag bags, a framed sign reading “Pick your pick and mix” beside a bowl of sweet bags, and the exterior of the “Aspire Systems Digital Solutions Limited” building under a bright blue sky. The bottom includes the meetup’s URL: meetup.com/umbracymru.
July 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
umbracymru.bsky.social
⚠️⚠️ DATE CHANGE ⚠️⚠️

Due to low signups, we're postponing tomorrow's meetup until next week!

🗓️ New date: Thursday, 3rd of July - 18:30 - 20:30

📋 RSVP Here: www.meetup.com/umbracymru/e...

#dotnet #webdev #umbraco #codegarden #meetup #usergroup
June 25, 2025 at 9:57 AM
umbracymru.bsky.social
Got post #Codegarden blues? Then we’ve got the cure! 🙌

Join us tomorrow, Thursday (26th June), for the UmbraCymru Codegarden Debrief in #Cardiff! 🔥

📍 Method4 / Aspire Systems, Cardiff | 🕕 18:30
📋 Sign up here: www.meetup.com/umbracymru/e...

#dotnet #webdev #umbraco #meetup #usergroup
June 25, 2025 at 7:45 AM
umbracymru.bsky.social
Wow, ‪@umbraco.com‬ #Codegarden was simply incredible! 🤯

If you’re buzzing with ideas (or just need to process all the mind-blowing talks), join us on Thursday, 26th June, for our #Umbraco Codegarden Debrief!

Let’s unpack the best bits over pizza & great company! 🙌
June 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
umbracymru.bsky.social
We had an awesome workshop at last Thursday's #Umbraco meetup, hosted at Method4/Aspire Systems!

Massive thank you and #H5YR to @jacksorjacksor.bsky.social and Adam Prendergast for running!

#dotnet #AstroJs #WebDev #Cardiff
June 4, 2025 at 9:29 AM
umbracymru.bsky.social
📢 Quick reminder, we have an awesome workshop scheduled for tomorrow's meetup at Method4 in Cardiff!

📋 RSVP via the Meetup event page!
www.meetup.com/umbracymru/e...

#dotnet #astro #astrojs #umbraco #webdev #workshop #meetup #umbracomeetup #usergroup #cardiff
May 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Reposted by UmbraCymru: The Wales Umbraco Meetup
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This talk is becoming silly.
It features Umbraco 15, Content Delivery API, Delivery API Extensions, Orval, Astro, Tailwind (& Typography), Shiki, Expressive Code and Vercel deployments.
Do consider checking it out!
umbracymru.bsky.social UmbraCymru: The Wales Umbraco Meetup @umbracymru.bsky.social · May 20
Join us next week in #Cardiff for a hands-on workshop! 🙌

@umbraco.com MVPs, @jacksorjacksor.bsky.social and Adam Prendergast, will take you through creating a fully functional developer blog using #Umbraco 15’s Content Delivery API and the popular static site generator, @astro.build 🚀
A promotional graphic for UmbraCymru: The Wales Umbraco Meetup, advertising a hands-on workshop titled "Build Your Own Developer Blog with Umbraco 15 & Astro". The event takes place on Thursday, May 29th, 2025, from 18:30 to 21:00, held in person at Method4 Ltd, Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5DT. Workshop presenters are Richard Jackson and Adam Prendergast, whose photos appear at the bottom right of the graphic. Attendees are asked to bring their own laptops with Umbraco v15 and the latest version of Astro installed. Icons of tools and a laptop emphasize the workshop nature of the event. The bottom of the image features logos for Method4 (an Aspire Systems company), alongside a note: "Free entry, pizza and drinks!" The background includes faded photos from previous meetups, showing people seated in a casual space and a speaker presenting.
May 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
umbracymru.bsky.social
Join us next week in #Cardiff for a hands-on workshop! 🙌

@umbraco.com MVPs, @jacksorjacksor.bsky.social and Adam Prendergast, will take you through creating a fully functional developer blog using #Umbraco 15’s Content Delivery API and the popular static site generator, @astro.build 🚀
A promotional graphic for UmbraCymru: The Wales Umbraco Meetup, advertising a hands-on workshop titled "Build Your Own Developer Blog with Umbraco 15 & Astro". The event takes place on Thursday, May 29th, 2025, from 18:30 to 21:00, held in person at Method4 Ltd, Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5DT. Workshop presenters are Richard Jackson and Adam Prendergast, whose photos appear at the bottom right of the graphic. Attendees are asked to bring their own laptops with Umbraco v15 and the latest version of Astro installed. Icons of tools and a laptop emphasize the workshop nature of the event. The bottom of the image features logos for Method4 (an Aspire Systems company), alongside a note: "Free entry, pizza and drinks!" The background includes faded photos from previous meetups, showing people seated in a casual space and a speaker presenting.
May 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
umbracymru.bsky.social
Join us in Cardiff next month for a hands-on workshop where Umbraco MVPs, @jacksorjacksor.bsky.social and Adam Prendergast, will take you through creating a fully functional developer blog using Umbraco 15’s Content Delivery API and the popular static site generator, @astro.build 🚀
A promotional graphic for UmbraCymru: The Wales Umbraco Meetup, advertising a hands-on workshop titled "Build Your Own Developer Blog with Umbraco 15 & Astro". The event takes place on Thursday, May 29th, 2025, from 18:30 to 21:00, held in person at Method4 Ltd, Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5DT. Workshop presenters are Richard Jackson and Adam Prendergast, whose photos appear at the bottom right of the graphic. Attendees are asked to bring their own laptops with Umbraco v15 and the latest version of Astro installed. Icons of tools and a laptop emphasize the workshop nature of the event. The bottom of the image features logos for Method4 (an Aspire Systems company), alongside a note: "Free entry, pizza and drinks!" The background includes faded photos from previous meetups, showing people seated in a casual space and a speaker presenting.
April 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
umbracymru.bsky.social
🥪 We had an awesome lunchtime @umbraco.bsky.social meetup today!

🚀 Lots of good discussions about UX, Block previews, deployment slots and load balancing!

#UmbracoMeetup #Meetup #Umbraco #dotnet #virtual #usergroup
A screenshot of a Zoom meeting titled “Workplace” with five participants. Each participant is shown in their video window: Top left: A man labeled Richard Thompson wearing a white hoodie and headphones, sitting in a softly lit room. Top center: Owain Jones smiling, with a custom virtual background featuring the UmbraCymru logo, a map of Wales, a rocket icon, and logos for Method4 and Umbraco. Top right: James Chau smiling, wearing glasses and a red shirt, seated in a bright room with shelves in the background. Bottom left: Dean Leigh smiling, seated in a room with a shelving unit full of organized plastic containers behind him. Bottom center: A participant labeled Umbraco Community with video turned off, showing a profile image of a heart made up of geometric shapes on a purple background with the text “Umbraco Community.” The Zoom interface shows typical controls at the bottom (mute, video, participants, chat, share, etc.), with five participants visible in total.
April 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
umbracymru.bsky.social
We're super excited to announce that #Umbraco MVPs @jacksorjacksor.bsky.social and Adam Prendergast will be running a hands-on workshop at our May meetup! 🙌

#dotnet #astro #webdev #workshop #meetup #umbracomeetup #cardiff
A promotional graphic for UmbraCymru: The Wales Umbraco Meetup, advertising a hands-on workshop titled "Build Your Own Developer Blog with Umbraco 15 & Astro". The event takes place on Thursday, May 29th, 2025, from 18:30 to 21:00, held in person at Method4 Ltd, Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5DT. Workshop presenters are Richard Jackson and Adam Prendergast, whose photos appear at the bottom right of the graphic. Attendees are asked to bring their own laptops with Umbraco v15 and the latest version of Astro installed. Icons of tools and a laptop emphasize the workshop nature of the event. The bottom of the image features logos for Method4 (an Aspire Systems company), alongside a note: "Free entry, pizza and drinks!" The background includes faded photos from previous meetups, showing people seated in a casual space and a speaker presenting.
April 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
umbracymru.bsky.social
🚨 Last call! 🚨

Tomorrow night, we’re bringing #UmbracoSpark energy to Cardiff! Join us for the UmbraCymru: Umbraco Spark Debrief, a relaxed get-together to chat all things #Umbraco.

📆 Thursday 13th March, 18:30, at Method4 Ltd
UmbraCymru - Umbraco Spark debrief!, Thu, Mar 13, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup
With the Umbraco Spark Innovation Conference happening on Friday, the 7th of March, let's get together to discuss what we enjoyed, what we learned, and what we missed! If
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March 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
umbracymru.bsky.social
👀 Got post-#UmbracoSpark blues? We’ve got the cure!

Join us this Thursday (13th March) for the UmbraCymru Umbraco Spark Debrief in Cardiff! 🔥

📍 @Method4Ltd, Cardiff | 🕕 18:30
🎟️ Sign up: www.meetup.com/umbracymru/e...

#dotnet #webdev #meetup #umbraco #umbracomeetup #cardiff
UmbraCymru - Umbraco Spark debrief!, Thu, Mar 13, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup
With the Umbraco Spark Innovation Conference happening on Friday, the 7th of March, let's get together to discuss what we enjoyed, what we learned, and what we missed! If
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March 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
umbracymru.bsky.social
#UmbracoSpark was INSANE! 🚀

Let’s keep the conversation going! Join UmbraCymru on Thursday, 13th March in Cardiff for our Umbraco Spark Debrief—a relaxed evening to discuss, debate, and digest the biggest takeaways!

#dotnet #webdev #meetup #umbraco #umbracomeetup #cardiff
A promotional graphic for the UmbraCymru Wales Umbraco Meetup. The event is scheduled for Thursday, March 13th, 2025, from 18:30 to 20:30, and will be held in person at Method4 Ltd, Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5DT. The theme of the meetup is "Umbraco Spark Debrief," where attendees will discuss the Umbraco Spark Innovation Conference and review any missed talks. The graphic has a purple and blue color scheme, with event details prominently displayed. It includes images of past meetups, a QR code for RSVPs, a colorful Umbraco Spark logo, and an illustration of people chatting. Logos for Method4 and Aspire Systems appear at the bottom, along with a note that free pizza and drinks will be available.
March 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
umbracymru.bsky.social
Wow—#UmbracoSpark delivered some incredible insights today! 🤯

If you’re buzzing with ideas (or just need to process all the mind-blowing talks), join us on Thursday, 13th March, for our UmbraCymru: Umbraco Spark Debrief!

Let’s unpack the best bits over pizza & great company! 🍻
A promotional graphic for the UmbraCymru Wales Umbraco Meetup. The event is scheduled for Thursday, March 13th, 2025, from 18:30 to 20:30, and will be held in person at Method4 Ltd, Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5DT. The theme of the meetup is "Umbraco Spark Debrief," where attendees will discuss the Umbraco Spark Innovation Conference and review any missed talks. The graphic has a purple and blue color scheme, with event details prominently displayed. It includes images of past meetups, a QR code for RSVPs, a colorful Umbraco Spark logo, and an illustration of people chatting. Logos for Method4 and Aspire Systems appear at the bottom, along with a note that free pizza and drinks will be available.
March 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
umbracymru.bsky.social
🎉 It’s @umbracospark.bsky.social day! If you're in Bristol today, get ready for a day packed with knowledge, networking, and next-level #Umbraco content! 🔥

Oh, and Cardiff folks, we’ve got something special lined up next week… 👀 an Umbraco Spark debrief meetup! #UmbraCymru #UmbracoSpark
March 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
umbracymru.bsky.social
Unfortunately, due to low interest, we're cancelling tomorrow's meetup.

But don't despair! We're arranging another in-person meetup for Thursday, the 13th of March!

www.meetup.com/umbracymru/e...
February 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM