Richard Mands

How did my first Yaru Builder's Club go? Five people joined us at Bricks & Brews in Whitley Bay to try AI tools and work on their ideas. Here's the short recap: youtube.com/shorts/8ZR4pUXtA… Join the community: community.yaru.ai

AI can sound confident and still be wrong. Check dates, prices and important details at the original source. We'll practise this together at our free Whitley Bay session in one week. Free: Whitley Bay, 10 Nov. meetup.com/newcastle-ai-buil…

Before ringing a club or venue, ask AI to help list your questions: times, costs, access and what to bring. Get the answers from the organisation itself. Free session: Whitley Bay, 10 Nov. meetup.com/newcastle-ai-buil…

Ask AI for a short quiz on a favourite hobby or decade. Check the answers before sharing it! It can be a fun starting point for a family conversation. Free session: Whitley Bay, 10 Nov. meetup.com/newcastle-ai-buil…

An AI answer too complicated? Try: "Use simpler words. Give me one example. Explain one step at a time." You don't need to learn special commands to ask a clearer question. Free session: Whitley Bay, 10 Nov. meetup.com/newcastle-ai-buil…

A jumble of jobs for the week? Ask AI to group them into a simple checklist. You choose the priorities and decide what is realistic. Free session: Whitley Bay, 10 Nov. meetup.com/newcastle-ai-buil…

Ask AI for outing ideas with short walks, seating breaks and a cafe stop. Then check transport, opening times and access with the actual venues. Free session: Whitley Bay, 10 Nov. meetup.com/newcastle-ai-buil…

Want to thank someone but can't find the words? Ask AI for a short, warm draft. Add a detail that matters to you. The personal touch is yours. Free session: Whitley Bay, 10 Nov. meetup.com/newcastle-ai-buil…

Stuck for dinner ideas? Tell AI a few ingredients and ask for three simple options. Use a trusted recipe for preparation and cooking instructions. Free session: Whitley Bay, 10 Nov. meetup.com/newcastle-ai-buil…

Lots to remember for a day out? Ask AI for a packing checklist based on your plans. Keep what helps and remove the rest. It is a starting point you can adapt. Free session: Whitley Bay, 10 Nov. meetup.com/newcastle-ai-buil…

A blank email can be harder than a conversation. Give AI three points and ask for a short draft. Check that it hasn't added promises or facts you didn't give it. Free session: Whitley Bay, 10 Nov. meetup.com/newcastle-ai-buil…

Learning a new hobby? Ask AI to explain one unfamiliar term with an example. If the answer is confusing, say: "Try a simpler explanation." You can set the pace. Free session: Whitley Bay, 10 Nov. meetup.com/newcastle-ai-buil…

Try asking AI: "Separate what this letter says from what you are guessing." Use a fictional letter first. Compare the answer with the original before relying on it. Free session: Whitley Bay, 10 Nov. meetup.com/newcastle-ai-buil…

Tonight in Whitley Bay: I’m hosting a completely free beginner AI evening at Bricks & Brews Cafe, 6:45–8:45pm. No coding or AI experience needed. Bring a laptop and come and try it. Free booking: meetup.com/newcastle-ai-buil…

Tomorrow in Whitley Bay: a completely free evening to try AI for a side project or business idea. No coding or AI experience needed. Bring a laptop. Bricks & Brews Cafe, Thursday 1 October, 6:45–8:45pm. Free booking: meetup.com/newcastle-ai-buil…

Fancy a completely free AI evening in Whitley Bay? I’m hosting at Bricks & Brews Cafe this Thursday, 1 October, 6:45–8:45pm. No coding or AI experience needed. Bring a laptop and we’ll help you get started. Free booking: meetup.com/newcastle-ai-buil…

Never tried AI? You’re welcome at my completely free beginner evening this Thursday. No coding or AI experience needed. Bring a laptop. Bricks & Brews Cafe, Whitley Bay 1 October, 6:45–8:45pm Free booking: meetup.com/newcastle-ai-buil…

Got a side project you keep putting off? Come and try a first step with AI. Completely free. No coding or AI experience needed. Bring a laptop. Bricks & Brews Cafe, Whitley Bay Thursday 1 October, 6:45–8:45pm Book here: meetup.com/newcastle-ai-buil…

I’m putting on a completely free beginner AI evening in Whitley Bay on Thursday 1 October, 6:45–8:45pm at Bricks & Brews Cafe. No coding or AI experience needed. Bring a laptop and an idea you’d like to try. Details and free booking: whitleybay.live/events/build…

I'm using AI to find local groups and draft posts for my first meetup. Here's what that looks like in practice. Building a side hustle? Join us in Whitley Bay, near Newcastle, on 1 October. Details in the video. youtube.com/shorts/qJ5YnkCvQ…