User talk:Moonraker

Hello, Moonraker,

Thank you for creating Copthorne Prep School.

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Fade258 (talk) 12:17, 1 January 2026 (UTC)

This message is not among the most helpful I have ever received, Fade258. What I created was a redirect to Copthorne Preparatory School, and it seems that redirect was then turned into a shadow of a page. Anyway, I have now redirected it again, merging what little content there was. Moonraker (talk) 18:39, 1 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi @Moonraker, Apologies for the inconvenience. I didnot get a option to choose an exact editor to whom the message is need to be delivered. Can you please tell me in short what brings you that the message is not helpful to you ? Fade258 (talk) 02:21, 2 January 2026 (UTC)

Hello, Fade258. The main points are that I had not created such a page and that there was no point in anyone working to improve it. Moonraker (talk) 02:26, 2 January 2026 (UTC)

@Moonraker. Thanks for the clarification. I will take care of this from onwards. Thank you ! Fade258 (talk) 02:28, 2 January 2026 (UTC)

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JFHJr (㊟) 17:07, 3 January 2026 (UTC)

Dear Moonraker,

I hope all's well with you.

I was wondering if you are still involved in creating/editing Wikipedia pages?

If you are, would you be willing/available for a short pre-recorded interview in the next couple of days/next week to discuss what it's like be a local Wikipedia contributor and how important it is to have pages with local significance?

If that sounds like something you'd be interested in doing, please let me know.

Best wishes,

BBC West Online team Wiltshirewombler (talk) 14:46, 14 January 2026 (UTC)

Yes, I am still here, Wiltshirewombler. Sorry, this is not for me, and I don't know of any Wiltshire editors who would have a go. But let me just ping Rodw, from a bit nearer to Bristol, he might be willing. Failing that, Wikipedia:WikiProject Somerset is much more active than Wiltshire, you could try asking on its Talk page. Also, I believe Wikimedia has a press office, that might be able to help. Moonraker (talk) 18:16, 14 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi Moonraker, many thanks for getting back to me and for your suggestions. I completely understand - I will try the WikiProject Somerset page and the Wikimedia press office and if Rodw is willing/available, please do let me know. Best wishes, BBC West Online team ~2026-31984-8 (talk) 17:09, 15 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi Moonraker, many thanks for getting back to me and for your suggestions. I completely understand - I will try the WikiProject Somerset page and the Wikimedia press office and if Rodw is willing/available, please do let me know. Best wishes, BBC West Online team Wiltshirewombler (talk) 18:21, 14 January 2026 (UTC)

Rodw is a Wikimedia trustee and has contacts. More thoughts, Wiltshirewombler, let's also ask Wire723 and Shaun Sheep if they might pick up the gauntlet. Moonraker (talk) 18:24, 14 January 2026 (UTC)

I am no longer a Wikimedia Uk trustee (having served my term) and I no longer live in Somerset (now in Glos). Can you give a bit more info about what you are looking for?— Rod ^talk 20:39, 14 January 2026 (UTC)

Similar to Rod I have now moved and I'm no longer in Wiltshire so haven't contributed to the Wiltshire Wiki Project for a while. I have been interviewed by BBC Wiltshire before about listed buildings but I can no longer just pop into their studio in Swindon. Sorry can’t help on this one.~~~~ Shaun Sheep (talk) 08:53, 15 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi Rodw - we are looking for Wikipedia volunteers, whether writers or editors, for a piece about the importance of local Wikipedia pages/the promotion of local knowledge - with a link to the anniversary. Best wishes, BBC West Online team ~2026-31984-8 (talk) 17:42, 15 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi Shaun Sheep - thanks for getting back to me. I completely understand and hope you have a lovely evening. Best wishes, BBC West Online Team ~2026-31984-8 (talk) 17:43, 15 January 2026 (UTC)

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