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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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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
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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
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📢 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.
September 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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
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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
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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
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☀️ 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
📢 2025 Schedule Update! 📢

July and September are now a social meetups!

#dotnet #webdev #meetup #umbraco #umbracomeetup #cardiff
Updated 2025 UmbraCymru meetup timetable. Past events from January to early July 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 24 (Social), October 30 (In-Person), November 26 (Online), 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.
July 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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
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⚠️⚠️ 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
📢 2025 Schedule Update! 📢

April is now a virtual lunchtime meetup, and a new in-person Workshop meetup has been added for May!

www.meetup.com/umbracymru/

#dotnet #webdev #meetup #umbraco #umbracomeetup #cardiff
A revised event schedule graphic for UmbraCymru: The Wales Umbraco Meetup with updates for 2025 meetup dates. The title area features a purple banner stating, “All dates will be confirmed 1 month prior to the event.” The table of dates is split into two halves. Past events (January to March) are crossed out with red lines and marked with check marks to indicate they have taken place. Updated details are shown for upcoming meetups: - April 24th (Thursday) – Online (lunchtime) - May 28th (Wednesday) – Online (lunchtime) - May 29th (Thursday) – In-Person (workshop) - June 26th (Thursday) – In-Person - July 30th (Wednesday) – Online - August 28th (Thursday) – In-Person - September 24th (Wednesday) – Online - October 30th (Thursday) – In-Person - November 26th (Wednesday) – Online - December 11th (Thursday) – In-Person The bottom of the image invites speaker submissions via Sessionize with a QR code and Meetup RSVP link. There are illustrations of people chatting, a “H5YR!” speech bubble, and a high-five emoji. The event is hosted by Method4 (an Aspire Systems company). A note highlights that there will be free pizza and drinks.
March 31, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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
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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
Our first in-person #Umbraco meetup of 2025 is in 3 days!

Join us this Thursday, the 27th of February, at @Method4Ltd for an open discussion night about all things Umbraco!

RSVP via Meetup:
www.meetup.com/umbracymru/e...

#dotnet #webdev #meetup #umbracomeetup #cardiff
A promotional graphic for UmbraCymru: The Wales Umbraco Meetup announces an in-person event on Thursday, February 27th, 2025, from 18:30 to 20:30 at Method4 Ltd, Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5DT. The top section features a blue background with white text and a pink banner highlighting the date, time, and location. The event is titled "Open Space", described as the first in-person meetup of 2025. The invitation encourages attendees to "get together and chat about all things Umbraco." A QR code for RSVPs on Meetup is displayed alongside illustrations of people socializing, a speech bubble that says "H5YR!" and a high-five emoji. The bottom section notes that the event is hosted by Method4 and another organization and highlights that there will be free pizza and drinks. Faded background images show attendees sitting on bean bags in a casual setting and a speaker giving a presentation in front of a screen with a laptop covered in stickers.
February 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
umbracymru.bsky.social
Our first in-person #Umbraco meetup of 2025 will be on Thursday the 27th of February at Method4! 📢

Would you like to speak at the meetup? If so, please submit your talk via our Sessionize page! 🙌

#dotnet #webdev #meetup #umbracomeetup #cardiff
A promotional graphic for UmbraCymru: The Wales Umbraco Meetup announces an in-person meetup on Thursday, February 27th, 2025, from 18:30 to 20:30 at Method4 Ltd, Trade Street, Cardiff, CF10 5DT. The top section has a blue background with white text and a pink banner highlighting the date and time. Below, the event details state that talks are to be confirmed (TBC) and there is a call for speakers to submit their talks via Sessionize. Two QR codes are displayed, one presumably for talk submissions and the other for RSVPs on Meetup. The bottom section highlights that the event is hosted by Method4 and there will be free pizza and drinks. The background includes faded images of past meetups, showing attendees sitting on bean bags and engaging in discussions, as well as a presenter giving a talk in front of a screen with a slide.
February 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
umbracymru.bsky.social
Croeso 2025! 👋

Here are all of the dates for our #Umbraco #meetups this year, all dates are TBC and will be confirmed at least a month before.

Be sure to sign up on Meetup to be notified of any updates!

#dotnet #webdev #Cardiff #UmbracoMeetup #meetup
A promotional graphic for "UmbraCymru: The Wales Umbraco Meetup" displays the 2025 meetup dates. The header has a blue background with white text, and a pink banner underneath reads, "2025 Meetup dates – All dates will be confirmed at least 1 month prior to the event." A table lists the meetup dates, days of the week, and whether the event is online or in person: January 29th (Wednesday) – Online February 27th (Thursday) – In-Person March 26th (Wednesday) – Online April 24th (Thursday) – In-Person May 28th (Wednesday) – Online June 26th (Thursday) – In-Person July 30th (Wednesday) – Online August 28th (Thursday) – In-Person September 24th (Wednesday) – Online October 30th (Thursday) – In-Person November 26th (Wednesday) – Online December 11th (Thursday) – In-Person The bottom of the image includes QR codes for submitting speaker talks via Sessionize and RSVPing on Meetup. There is a graphic with illustrated figures and a speech bubble saying "H5YR!" Photos of past meetups, showing people sitting on bean bags and attending a presentation, are faded into the background. The sponsors, "Method 4 – an Aspire Systems company," are credited in the bottom right corner.
February 5, 2025 at 9:47 AM
umbracymru.bsky.social
📢 Our first @umbraco.umbracocommunity.social.ap.brid.gy #meetup of 2025 is next week!

🙌 Come join us for a chilled lunchtime chit chat about all things #Umbraco!

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

#virtual #UmbracoMeetup #dotnet #usergroup
A graphic with information on our January virtual meetup. Title: "Umbra Cymru, The Umbraco Wales Meetup" Date: "Wednesday, January 29th 2025 at 12pm GMT" Location: "Online via Zoom" Lunchtime Chat Grab your lunch, log on to zoom, and let’s chat about all things Umbraco! The graphic includes a pink outline of Wales with the Umbraco logo in its center, and Method4's logo.
January 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM