Hi guys (and gals), Just a note from the Redditch and Bromsgrove Linux User Group. The active members of the group have had some problems with the founders of the group and finally decided to re-name the group. David Goodwin (the founder member) has publicly stated that he no longer wanted any thing to do with the RnBLug and although he was prepared to allow us to continue with the use of the RnBlug title, it became apparent that his wife was not prepared to relinquish the links to the LUG. Org. RnBLug domain name. As we felt that this would cause problems in the future, we decided to re name the group.

We are now known as the North East Worcestershire Linux User Group. Our E-Mail address is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The changes have been accepted by the Lug.Org.UK organisation and we are in the process of setting up a website with them.

We are meeting at the Washford Mill, Redditch, Worc's. on the first Tuesday of the month from about 7.30 pm.  Whilst we were originally committed to alternating the venues between Redditch and Bromsrove (and still are to some extent) It was felt that a) we could not find a suitable Pub in Bromsgrove, offering good beer, free parking, good beer, WiFi  Oh! and did I mention, good beer. b) we want to start an advertising campaign with the local papers, it was felt that it would be better to hold our meetings at a regular venue, so that persons reading any advertisements, would be able to relate to one venue. Rather than a scattered mix of venues. c) The Washford Mill is on the Warwickshire borders of Redditch, Worcestershire and Studley, Warwickshire. So it is hoped that we can promote the group into Warwickshire as well as continuing to serve Redditch and Bromsgrove.

One final point relating to the name. I had a discussion with Frank Langford some time ago about his aims with respect to creating a Worcestershire LUG. Likewise, one of our members Paul Walsh has similar interests. When renaming the group, those interests were taken into account. i.e. By Calling the group North East Worcestershire, we hope to be setting out our region for an amalgamation in the future.

Perhaps you could amend your website details, with respect to our LUG name and contact details.

Look forward to meeting you all at some time in the future.

Roger Frisby.