LMF E-newsletter: December 2011

Welcome

We would like to thank all the exhibitors and delegates for making the LMF’s first Mapping Showcase event such a great success. See some of the photos taken throughout the day.

We had some fantastic feedback including “Many thanks to all who helped make this invaluable event happen – I found it a very insightful overview”, “Had an amazing time” and “Very good information on mapping with new technologies”.

Missed out this time? We’re looking to make the event even bigger and better next year. We’ll keep you posted with our plans nearer the time.

In the meantime, the LMF team would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Mappy New Year!

Supporters’ News

Exhibition Road is being Transformed

Exhibition Road, which attracts 11 million visitors a year, is home to some of the greatest visitor attractions in the country. Find out how LMF supporter, SUMO, is helping to transform this busy area into a new streetscape in time for the Olympics. More

Cadcorp reveals new application for easy access to UK National Address Gazetteer

Organisations needing easy access to the new definitive national address and street database – The National Address Gazetteer – will find Cadcorp’s new application of interest. Read more.

History of London Maps Making the Rounds

The display of LMF’s historic maps continues to be seen at various venues around the capital including Leica’s recent roadshow at Wembley Stadium and the Mapping Showcase event at the Emirates Stadium. Supporters of LMF are welcome to borrow the display for their own events.

“Mapping the Global Village” – Call for Papers

The British Cartographic Society Annual Symposium 2012 is inviting potential speakers to submit their papers before 13 February 2012. Find out more

New Acquisitions for Antique Map Dealer

Antique map dealer, Altea Gallery, has recently added 100 atlases and maps to their website.

Highlights include:
1728 Wolff’s prospect of London and1742 Three-sheet map of London by John Bowles.

The full on-line catalogue can be accessed at www.alteagallery.com

Bursary Scheme for Geomatics Students

LMF supporter, The Survey Association (TSA,) has recently introduced a bursary scheme for 2nd year geomatics students. The presentation of the cheques to the first two successful applicants was made by Graham Mills, TSA President, at TSA’s recent Discussion Group meeting. Read more.

Need A Last Minute Christmas Gift Idea?

Look no further than London In Maps Book

London in Maps: a changing perspective, published for the London Mapping Festival (LMF), is now on sale for £29.99 (plus P&P) – contributions going to MapAction.

It’s a compelling collection of maps illustrating the diverse ways in which the capital has been mapped and portrayed both today and in the past. See page samples and order here.

Your Mapping Showcase 2011 Feedback is Valuable!

For those who attended and haven’t yet provided valuable feedback at the Mapping Showcase 2011, please could you take a couple of minutes to fill out the survey here.

Winners of Pub Quiz

Congratulations to the winning team at the LMF Pub Quiz aptly called “The Winners” who also have a reputation for coming first at past Londonist pub quizzes! Thanks to Matt Brown from Londonist who put this together.

Glitzy Charity Dinner & Auction

Keep your eyes peeled for the end of Festival charity dinner in January 2013 at Canary Wharf on behalf of MapAction.

We will be sending regular bulletins in the new year. Please email us if you are potentially interested in reserving a table at this stage.

Get Involved in LMF

80 Supporters in First 6 Months

We are delighted to welcome yet more supporters to LMF now reaching a total of 80 supporters.

The latest organisations to join include: Oce, The Bodleian Library, Faro Technologies, DSM GeoDATA, RSPSoc, University of Glamorgan, The Charles Close Society, Intergraph, John Wiley & Sons, Manchester Metropolitan Uni, Newcastle Uni, Jonathan Potter Ltd and HotelMap.

Don’t miss the boat, there’s still another year to benefit from becoming involved with the LMF network. See below to find out how to become a supporter.

Supporting Opportunities

We are keen for as many organisations, interest groups, educational establishments and societies that have an interest in the field of mapping to become a supporter. Find out how to get involved

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Behind the Scenes

LMF’s programme is overseen and shaped by a Steering Group that represents a wide range of mapping related market sectors. Find out who’s behind LMF here

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