Bath Scrum User Group
by Andrew on October 29, 2009
I want to organise a local Scrum User Group that meets regularly to discuss Scrum and share experiences. This week I attended the Wessex Scrum User Group near Southampton to get an idea of what might be involved. Since training with Nigel Baker of Agile Bear in February I haven’t spoken to other ScrumMasters so this was a really useful opportunity. I picked up a lot of useful tips and also felt reassured about my understanding and implementation of Scrum.
I’ve started to make a few contacts in the area to find other Scrum users and if possible run a meeting in late November. I am also wondering if it’s better to have a wider focus covering XP and agile development in general? At the moment the attendees are myself and a colleague, my first thought for a location is the Raven. If we get some interest (at least one other person!) I’ll set a date for the first meeting.
I’ve created a LinkedIn group so if you are interested please join or leave a comment on this post.
4 comments
Hi Andrew – I pleased that you are setting up this group and will try and support you the best I can.
I coach a number of teams in Bath (Amdocs) and also know of some folks in HelpHire (if they are this there!) – I’m sure we can get a small group together for a meetup.
If you organise a meeting (especially around beer and chicken) I would attend (I’m usually in Bath 2 – 3 days a week, Mon -Wednesday).
Lets keep in touch around this and see what we can do
cheers
Mike
by Mike Sutton on October 30, 2009 at 4:30 pm. #
Hi Andrew and Mike,
Mike – Didn’t realise you had strong Bath connections? I lived in Bath until last year and know a few Agilistas there. I’ll get em to join the Linkedin group you set up Andrew.
Cheers,
Eben
by Eben Halford on October 31, 2009 at 4:40 pm. #
Hi Mike & Eben,
Thanks for spreading the word. I’m glad there has been a good level of interest already. I’m starting to think about locations and dates, I’ll post some suggestions on LinkedIn.
Thanks, Andrew
by Andrew on October 31, 2009 at 11:52 pm. #
writeup please!
by Phil Wilson on December 13, 2009 at 3:48 pm. #