“ Looking to find people in the area with similar interests and skills. Mainly in 3D animation using Houdini H9, Shake or After Effects and also integration of systems such as Endorphin and Massive Prime. ”

“ Hi ! My name's Jayne and I live in Leeds. I have just spent rather a long time selecting a whole range of Meetup Groups that interested me from the lists given ... not sure that I'll have the time to visit all of them but looking forward to trying! ”

“ Hello; Love meeting people and it's just as well, Im the Business Development Manager for HGA (but don't let that put you off!!) very interested and passionate about how creativity can enrich business and the value it brings. ”

“ Started as a graphic designer in the early nineties and moved into web design around 1997 worked at various agencies as an account manager and strategist. Worked on projects such as Next ecommerce website Joined Orchard Suits in 2008 specialising ”

“ Would like to share ideas in all aspects of website development & modern technologies. ”

“ I sing badly when happy, am trying to reintroduce the word 'ace' into general usage and I like squirrels. Looking for a group where I can use my brain and maybe make the world a better place, failing that, I'll settle for a laugh and a drink... ”

“ I'm a Freelance designer and Flash developer based just outside of Manchester. I've been in the design industry for the last 14 years, the last 8 of which in new-media design and Flash development. Just over a year ago now I decided to go freelance. ”

“ 30 something IT consultant with a keen observational eye - writing prolifically about a cast of characters in his local village www.oldheatonian.co.uk/gossip.php ”

“ I'm doing PHP/MySQL, bit of .NET too. I'd like to learn new concepts and to work with you if you have some projects. My interested areas are SEO, Google, CSS, XHTML, PHP/MySQL, AJAX, .NET, SQL Server, i have average skills on all of the areas mentioend! ”

“ My place of living is Salford. i love to share knowledge and learn new ideas ”

“ LAMP developer. Web based projects since 1998. ”

“ Hey. I'm quite interested in PHP and it'd be good to get to know other PHP developers from around my area. ”

“ Calling all PHP Developers .Net Developers - I have lots of permanent roles throughout the UK!! or if you require general CV/Career advice I offer a totally confidential service Please contact me on 0113 234 6860 or email me at m.oldham@parity.net ”

“ I'm just starting out in web-design and it would be good to hear from people who have been doing it longer! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to PHP and would like to learn more Why does no one seem to communicate in Meetup? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet interesting people and have fun ”

“ I want these local Meetups because... I am currently getting back into Web Design, after years working in other trades. Self Taught in CSS, and HTML, Looking to get into PHP and MYSQL. Help always welcome :D ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a sole programmer reliant on the internet for help, rather than face to face. It's good to talk. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because would like to learn some of these methods and see some working examples ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to know about my current standards, and i wish to know where this web designing has reached currently, so that i can improve my self and suggest some ideas which are feasible to other members. ”

“ Hi guys, and girls... just returned to live in Manchester after 3 years living in Colombia (the country). Like advise on how to get jobs, and maybe work helping one or two of you on a project to add to practice, graphics or programming happy to help. ”

“ I want to know what local Web Design is all about ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to know where i can study Flexographic printing/reprographics course at uni? Im at Leeds college of tech sduying a 2 yr Nat dip in printing,mainly Litho which im not that interested in. please help!!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because of web standards. ”

“ I want local Weblogger Meetups because it might convince me to drag myself away from the damn computer screen. ”

“ I want local Web Design Meetups because I have relocated to Manchester and have 8 years of experience in Web Designing and development. I like to share ideas and meet other designers. ”

“ SCJP 1.2, 1.4 SCWCD 1.4 Committed JavaBod looking to stretch myself a bit more this year and create some seriously cool/useful web apps. ”

“ Meet other designers, network, share ideas and techniques. ”

“ I want local Mac Meetups because I am new to the Mac and could do with some guidance! ”

“ First year graphic design student. would like to get to know others already working within the industry. ”

“ 25 years in IT, now develping websites for Manchester Metro University(php/mysql/html/css) and the Bicycle doctor (html/perl). ”

“ Freelance Front-End Web Developer based in Orrell, Wigan near Manchester: http://andrewdisley.com/ Previously worked for Code Computerlove and JJB Sports: http://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewdisley In 2005 founded GeekUp: http://geekup.org/ ”

“ Hiya folks. I'm just looking to meet with other web folks as I work on my own, and need to stop boring my girlfriend with web development chat!! ”