As many you will no doubt know, last night was the last Ignite Cardiff that Claire and I will be running. It’s been a brilliant three or four years, but we needed to hand it on to someone who will give it the time and energy that we no longer can. Anyway, just so I remember the last event, I’ve pulled together a handful of the tweets and pics of the evening. More for my own amusement and memory, and not as an official Ignite Cardiff stream. Thought I’d share it here:
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Who’s going to #IgniteCardiff tomorrow in O’Neils? http://x.alexkavel.com/QcF1DT Starring @compass_James @Welsh_ICE @beamazingtoday @thedimmick -
Free event this Wednesday evening. Enlighten us but make it quick. Ignite Cardiff #9. O’Neil’s, St. Mary Street cc/ @IgniteCardiff -
Yay! Going to @IgniteCardiff tomorrow night, there will be banter and contemplative chin wagging. -
Not my morning so far – whacked my leg twice & nearly slipped & fell crossing a road. But on the bright side: #IgniteCardiff tonight! -
Busy day. Having photo taken for @ProjectCardiff (am rocking exhausted/needahaircut look), @Dizzyjam stuff & my last ever @IgniteCardiff! -
It’s my last ever @IgniteCardiff tonight, feeling a bit sad but happy I’m leaving it in the safe hands of @Ed_Barnett -
Last chance to see @NeilCocker and listen his jokes (I hope better ones than @thedimmick 🙂 @ignitecardiff tonight http://bit.ly/OTlNaq -
Practising my @IgniteCardiff talk in the office. Looking forward to enlightening everyone on why they should move to Barry #IgniteCardiff -
I’m worried that a bird is going to poo on me en route to @IgniteCardiff again…. -
Off to give a talk at @IgniteCardiff 9. I’ve really missed this feeling of nauseous excitement. Be nice people of Cardiff, be nice. Please. -
Right off to #ignitecardiff – been a while, looking forward to it -
People started to arrive shortly after 6pm, and the place was filling up nicely – note: Steve, Ed and Neil were still next door stuffing their faces full of noodles and rice.
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At @IgniteCardiff for another ace evening of 5 minute talks. You should be here too! -
Good luck to all at #IgniteCardiff tonight. Gutted to miss it. Big shout out to @NeilCocker and @Claire_S on their #igniteretirement! -
Pint in hand and ready for @ignitecardiff -
Myself and @SydnyL_CM have cheated tonight. #notesonstage @IgniteCardiff -
Incredibly witty and inspiring #ignitecardiff -
At @IgniteCardiff for @Cardiffdesfest excited to see some amazing work! -
I’m @ignitecardiff and really really geekily excited @geekspeakcdf @louiseweinzweig -
Hello @ignitecardiff! Loads people here! @NeilCocker is very relaxed but @Ed_Barnett is rather stressed – buy him a drink!
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Sad its @Claire_S and @NeilCocker last @IgniteCardiff. Kudos for bring this awesome event to the UK. You both should be proud! #EndOfAnEra -
Well done to @NeilCocker and @Claire_S. You’re leaving a legacy #Ignitecardiff
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very excited to see the speakers, pint in hand and with good company @IgniteCardiff -
And then it all started…..
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And @IgniteCardiff is go! #IgniteCardiff
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Amelia Johnston kicking things off at #ignitecardiff http://instagr.am/p/QnH-7coz2M/
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Running and puppetry whilst drawing. Top start to #ignitecardiff 🙂
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So it’s drawing whilst running… literally… #IgniteCardiff
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The amazing Grace Quantock now talking about how to be your own adventure story #IgniteCardiff -
@IgniteCardiff god she does shine! I am my adventure story!!!
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Grace Quantock is my idol #ignitecardiff http://instagr.am/p/QnJGx-oz21/
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Amazing presentation from @grace_quantock. Big life messages. Just great. @ignitecardiff
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Fantastic talk by @grace_quantock at #ignitecardiff
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@grace_quantock inspired with her story of making her challenges the footnote rather than the story – nice! #ignitecardiff -
Brilliant talk on being your own adventure story and some glitter #IgniteCardiff 🙂
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And now up Kieran Fish talking about the origin of Chav #IgniteCardiff
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Enjoying @IgniteCardiff the event that brought the format to the uk and inspired us to try same format at #ecf12 -
Rock on @NeilCocker and @Claire_S for putting in all the effort for some awesome #ignitecardiff action. Best of luck to Ed and @thedimmick
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After a quick break, we were back with the next three speakers. One of whom was Steve Dimmick. Despite the prop failure, I loved this talk, not least for his bouts of shaking and nervous laughter… 😉
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Time for the next 3 presenters at #ignitecardiff @grace_quantock has set the bar high for them. No pressure then 😉 -
Next up @thedimmick baffling the audience about perspective #IgniteCardiff
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Prop fail by @thedimmick at #IgniteCardiff ! Now on to Gareth Jones talking about living in the moment
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Gareth Jones seeking fame and fortune in Cardiff #ignitecardiff http://instagr.am/p/QnMw27oz5M/
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If you heard someone laughing like a fool at #IgniteCardiff, that was me. Blame @Welsh_ICE & his talk – good work sir!
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@Welsh_ice dammit that was hilarious, can I be your friend? @ignitecardiff
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Bravo to @Welsh_ICE for speaking the truth at #IgniteCardiff – Great talk! -
Speakers are most wonderful @IgniteCardiff I’m so inspired and also dying for a wee, I can’t leave because it’s too good!!
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@Georginavjones don’t fret, there’s a break coming!
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Well done @Welsh_ICE and @thedimmick! @IgniteCardiff
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Sydny Liennard talking about the Paparazzi invasion at #ignitecardiff http://instagr.am/p/QnNqmBIz50/
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Excellent crowd and awesome speakers! You guys rock #ignitecardiff
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If I get through this evening without crying I’ll be very pleased with myself #ignitecardiff
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And then on to the final two speakers of the evening.
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Next up @beamazingtoday talking about design without soul #IgniteCardiff
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As a designer your every decision shapes the world @beamazingtoday @IgniteCardiff wow! -
Loved speaking at @IgniteCardiff everyone being so lovely w/ tweets & kindness, thank you everyone. @beamazingtoday speaking now yay!
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In attendance for @IgniteCardiff no.9. Asking why we missed the previous 8. Great speakers. #ignitecardiff -
Last but not least, @compass_James – looking forward to this! #IgniteCardiff
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Finally up @compass_James talking about why you should move to Barry (@Claire_S strongly agrees!) #IgniteCardiff
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I’m going to live in Barry!!! @IgniteCardiff
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I happen to know that @compass_James lives in penarth #poshboy #IgniteCardiff
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Great performances at #ignitecardiff tonight – fantastic atmosphere! Brilliant speakers! -
Loved every min of my last @ignitecardiff. Sad that @claire_s & I don’t have time to run it now, but @ed_Barnett & @thedimmick will be ace!
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#IgniteCardiff is nearly making me consider moving to Barry.
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Claire and Neil said their farewells at the end, but not before they were royally stitched up by the new hosts, Ed and Steve. It seems no photos made it to Twitter. But we’re not looking forward to the Youtube video.
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Damn you @thedimmick and @Ed_Barnett for the stitch up, I will get my revenge!!! #ignitecardiff
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Only my second #IgniteCardiff but also the best. Good job all. -
Great time had at @IgniteCardiff some really great speakers! Thanks guys! #inspired
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@IgniteCardiff #ignitecatdiff thanks for an awesome evening guys 🙂 http://pic.twitter.com/oER0Ogei -
Massive respect to @Claire_S and @NeilCocker for their great work on @IgniteCardiff Proud of you two 🙂
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Thank you all for your amazingly kind words! What a fun evening, thanks @ignitecardiff -
Thanks @IgniteCardiff for another brilliant evening. Some Ignite highlights! Look forward to seeing what’s next for Neil & Claire. -
I can’t believe that I’ve had such an amazing night and yet I’m still in bed before 10. Win-win! Good night #ignitecardiff
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@IgniteCardiff nice to know the goblins work at barry docs, and drawing whilst running is even possible??!!! -
Thanks to everyone at @IgniteCardiff hello to my new followers :). Here’s what I was trying to convey: http://youtu.be/OIGaDXH9v2o #propfail 🙁
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Don’t forget that our next event is Wed 20th Feb next year! Book the date and we’ll see you there!
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A big hand to @KieranF_CM @SydnyL_CM; the youngest speakers @IgniteCardiff and they were brill. You can stand proud. #takesalotofguts
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Excellent evening at #igniteCardiff with Herr @Samuel_Mallett. All the speakers were very good but Grace Quantock was incredible. -
A big thank you to @Claire_S & @NeilCocker for tonight’s @IgniteCardiff & the past editions too. Loved the buzz & inspiration x -
And the following morning….
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Woke up feeling inspired thanks to @IgniteCardiff – great night!
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After last nights @IgniteCardiff talk I am treating myself to an IKEA breakfast #rockNroll
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On train to London, reading all your kind tweets about #ignitecardiff. Thankyou! Loved it (apart from the stitch up at the end, obviously).
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What a star, Neil’s collated a load of tweets and snaps from last night so you don’t have to trawl! Enjoy 🙂
Well done Neil! Only just clocked this. I am fast…!