Code The City
codethecity.bsky.social
Code The City
@codethecity.bsky.social
A charity based in #Aberdeen. We use tech and data for civic good. Dedicated to education, community- building, and #opendata, #openknowledge, #opensource.
Https://codethecity.org
🧹 Volunteer Day! 🧹

📅 Sat, 8th Nov 2025
⏰ 10:00 - 16:00
📍 The Soap Factory, 111 Gallowgate AB25 1BU

Be part of something special! Help us transform our community space into a thriving tech skills hub! Great company and the satisfaction of making a difference!

DM us.
October 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
This Sunday, Aberdeen Linux User Group (AberLUG) meets.

📅 SUNDAY, 26th Oct 2025
⏰ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 The Soap Factory, 111 Gallowgate, Aberdeen AB25 1BU

For more information, see: aberlug.org.uk

No need to book, just drop in.

#Linux #OpenSource #AberLUG #FOSS #DigitalPrivacy #CodeTheCity
October 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
⏰ REMINDER ⏰

Less than 2 weeks left to grab your discounted tickets for the CTC Dec Social!

Join us for an evening of celebration, food, drinks, quiz, and a look ahead to 2026. Only £10! Early bird pricing offer ends on the 31st of October.
ti.to/code-the-cit...

Also, a prize raffle.
October 23, 2025 at 5:15 AM
🌟 Aberdeen Wiki Meetup: 27th October! 🌟

Want to contribute to the world's largest free knowledge resource? Our monthly Aberdeen Wiki Meetup is the perfect opportunity to get involved!

📅 Mon, 27th Oct 2025
⏰ 18:30 -20:30
📍 The Soap Factory, 111 Gallowgate
🎟️ Book: ti.to/code-the-cit...

#Aberdeen
October 22, 2025 at 6:45 AM
📣 Working Groups (WG) Update
A month since our WG Info Event, we're making great progress!

• All new volunteers are successfully onboarded
• 2 WG kickoff meetings have taken place
• 5 more meetings are scheduled
• Quick wins identified across multiple workstreams

Ge involved. DM us!
#aberdeen
October 21, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🧹 Volunteer Day at The Soap Factory: Join us!

Following the success of our summer volunteer days, we're rolling up our sleeves again at The Soap Factory!

📅 Sat, 8th Nov
⏰ 10:00 - 16:00
📍 The Soap Factory, 111 Gallowgate

Mission: Continue transforming our building into a thriving tech skills hub!
October 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Join us for the AI Builders Full-Day Session on 25th Oct! This event will explore AI tools, develop projects, and provide networking opportunities for AI enthusiasts. Sat, 25th Oct 2025 10:30 - 16:00. The Soap Factory, AB25 1BU luma.com/zsyvpx6n #AIBuildersAberdeen #AIForGood #CodeTheCity
October 16, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Interested in improving the world's largest free knowledge resource? Join us for the next Aberdeen Wiki Meetup!

📅 Mon, 27th Oct 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 The Soap Factory, 111 Gallowgate AB25 1BU
🎟️ ti.to/code-the-cit...

#Wikipedia #WikimediaUK #OpenKnowledge #DigitalSkills #CodeTheCity #Aberdeen
October 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Passionate about open-source? Looking to connect with fellow Linux enthusiasts in Aberdeen? Mark your calendars for the next AberLUG meetup!

📅 Sunday, 26th Oct, 2025
⏰ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 The Soap Factory, 111 Gallowgate AB25 1BU

Whether a Linux expert or just Linux-curious.

aberlug.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🎄 CTC's social event on 4th Dec! Early Bird: £10, ends 31st Oct

Join tech enthusiasts in #Aberdeen for a night of celebration at The Soap Factory!

• Networking
• Food & drinks
• Year highlights
• Volunteer recognition
• Tech-themed activities, quiz, and raffle

ti.to/code-the-cit...

#CodeTheCity
October 13, 2025 at 5:45 AM
⏰ Applications close tomorrow. . Join Code the City's Board of Trustees. We're seeking individuals with skills in finance, fundraising, building management, and marketing. See drive.google.com/file/d/1fK5l.... See Graphic for contact details #TechForGood #CharityTrustee #Aberdeen
October 11, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Looking forward to welcoming you to the AI Builders #Aberdeen Mini Sprint at the Soap Factory!
📅 Date: Today, 9th Oct 2025
🕖 Time: 6 PM - 9 PM
📍 The Soap Factory, 111 Gallowgate, Aberdeen AB25 1BU

What to Bring:
• Your laptop (charged)
• Any specific AI tools or projects you're working on
October 9, 2025 at 5:15 AM
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at The Soap Factory for our deep dive into Wikidata

Help us improve!
Please take a moment to complete our short feedback form: forms.gle/RSHmoCcuJFmF...

Stay connected:
* mailing list bit.ly/ctc-news
• Consider volunteering or sponsoring
October 8, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Thanks, to all participants in our Working Groups Info Event! We’ve now pulled together all the Post-It notes into a roadmap of activities, required resources and offers of support.

We're still looking for new Trustees to join the board. DM us for more details. Closes 12 Oct 2025.

#CodeTheCity
October 7, 2025 at 1:17 PM
📢 Exciting opportunity to join our Board!

We're seeking passionate individuals to help guide our charity during an exciting period of growth.

📌 Priority skills needed:
Finance/fundraising expertise, building refurbishment and management experience, and marketing/communications knowledge.

DM me.
October 2, 2025 at 9:36 PM
📊 Aberdeen Data Meetup - Join Us on the 7th October! 📊

📅 Tuesday, 7th Oct 2025
🕖 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 The Soap Factory, 111 Gallowgate, Aberdeen (online too)

Discover Wikidata, its licensing, and use SPARQL with Python.

👉 Book now: ti.to/code-the-cit...
Sign up for updates: bit.ly/ctc-news
September 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Join us this Oct at The Soap Factory, Aberdeen, for tech events to boost your skills in data, Python, AI, and open-source. We offer in-person and virtual options, aiming to build a tech community focused on positive change. Newsletter: bit.ly/ctc-news
#CodeTheCity #TechForGood #AberdeenTech
September 29, 2025 at 5:45 AM
📅 SAVE THE DATE: Code the City Winter Social! 📅

Thurs 4th Dec 2025, evening at The Soap Factory

Mark your calendars for our festive gathering!

Coming Soon: Early Bird Tickets and news of great raffle prizes 🐦

#TechForGood #CodeTheCity #WinterSocial
September 26, 2025 at 9:15 AM
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us last night for our Working Groups Event! 💫

Over the next week, we'll be:
✅ Compiling everything and sharing with all participants
✅ Reaching out individually
✅ Scheduling the first regular meeting for each group

Missed the event? DM us to join in,
September 25, 2025 at 6:30 AM
🚨 TODAY'S THE DAY! 🚨

Join us TONIGHT (Weds 24th Sept) at 18:30 for our Working Groups Information Event!

We need YOUR skills to help Code the City grow!

ti.to/code-the-cit...

📍 The Soap Factory, 111 Gallowgate
⏰ Doors open at 6:30pm (for pizza and drinks), kickoff at 7:00pm

#Aberdeen
September 24, 2025 at 5:45 AM
👋 Would you be interested in joining us as a Trustee?

🔍 We're particularly seeking expertise in:
• Finance and fundraising
• Building management
• Marketing and communications

Join our info event: ti.to/code-the-cit...

#TechForGood #JoinOurBoard #Aberdeen #VolunteerOpportunity #TechSkills
September 23, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Are you interested in #Wikipedia, #Wikidata and the wider Wikimedia ecosystem?

Join us:
🗓️ 22nd September 2025
🕕 18:30 - 20:30
📍 111 Gallowgate, Aberdeen AB25 1BU

You can book a space using this link: ti.to/code-the-cit...

#WikimediaAberdeen #OpenKnowledge
September 20, 2025 at 6:15 AM
📣 Exciting news! We're thrilled to announce a hands-on mini sprint at our Soap Factory hub on Thursday the 9th of October!

⚠️ SPACES ARE FILLING FAST! ⚠️
This event is generating significant interest. Don't delay your registration!

👉 REGISTER HERE luma.com/mw503i63
September 19, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🚀 Help us build Aberdeen's newest tech community space at our upcoming event!

On Tuesday the 24th of September, we're hosting a collaborative event at The Soap Factory to launch our new working groups that will guide Code the City's expansion!

Register here: ti.to/code-the-cit...

#CodeTheCity
September 18, 2025 at 6:15 AM
📣 REMINDER: We need your input to shape the future of tech education in Aberdeen!
Parents and carers of teens and young adults (ages 13-24),

👉 Please comment below to let us know your thoughts and take a few minutes to complete our short survey: us19.list-manage.com/survey?u=3ad...

Closes soon.
September 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM