OS meet up?

Caterina

I am getting so excited about this, a mini-holiday and with my OS friends, can't wait!

Savvy_Sue

Fran has just sent me a personal invitation! I shall try to be there, despite not being particularly Old Style, the only problem is that we (the charity I work for) are running an auction that night and I don't know what time I'll be required for duty.

I'll be in pink ... if I can make it.

Parking: I'd recommend using the Park and Ride sites, which offer free parking and are cheaper than 'normal' buses in terms of fares. But not if you want to get back to your car after 8.30 pm.

I don't know where I'd park for Corn Street on a Saturday, not the easiest place at the best of times, but AVOID the NCP car park in Queen Charlotte Street because that is an arm and a leg! Fair bit of street parking on meters, but some are limited to two hours.

If anyone wants to arrive early and see Cabot Circus, PM me for suggestions of (reasonably) safe streets within walking distance with free parking. Although for MSE kind of shopping, I would pass straight on to the new improved Broadmead!

Those of you who either live locally or are staying over, PM me if you are interested in coming to a charity auction that night, viewing from 6 pm, start at 7 pm, and I'll send details. Only £7 per head for a very good meal which will include veggie options. And some cracking items up for auction!

M.E.

To Caterina and all OS'ers meeting have a lovely time in Bristol.
As you know I'm in India at the moment, having a wonderful time, and will be with you in spirit on Saturday.
What you may not know is that Bristol is my birthplace and you actually meet on my birthday.
I'm sending you all a virtual bottle of champagne from India.... curry would mess up the internet:rolleyes:

Savvy_Sue

If you're up for walking up to a mile, then head for Clarence Road, BS1 6RP (that postcode is for the Mayor's Arms). There are some parking restrictions along here, and I can't guarantee you'd find a space, but I usually have at other times.

If you arrive early you could divert to St Mary Redcliffe Church, "the goodliest church in all my realm" according to Queen Elizabeth I, or look round Queen Square.

I would print a street map before doing this but then I have no sense of direction, and no memory for directions, so I'm not going to try and give you any!

It's a flat walk, btw, which is more than can be said for most of the rest of Bristol!

Look out for the Nails in Corn Street.

Stompydebs

Hi,,

i have a bunch of invitation food vouchers that are due to expire on march 1st,,most are for food places around water/front bristol centre. 25% off total food bill/ buy one get one free etc. If one of you organising the meet up pms me an address i will post them on,, they may or may not help but no harm on trying!

savingforoz

Stompydebs wrote: »

Hi,,

i have a bunch of invitation food vouchers that are due to expire on march 1st,,most are for food places around water/front bristol centre. 25% off total food bill/ buy one get one free etc. If one of you organising the meet up pms me an address i will post them on,, they may or may not help but no harm on trying!

Thanks, Stompydebs :beer: , have PMd you.

kim85

Hi just wondering if i'm ok to come to - know i dont post much but would love to meet up with like minded people think i'm drivin the OH money saving mad! -

Just a note for those lookin for free parkin in Bristol also I normally park up past the bristol infirmy off cotham road and walk into town bout a twenty minute walk.

Savvy_Sue

I'm sure if I'm invited anyone can come. I don't spend a lot of time on Old Style, although as I said to my DH earlier, "been there, done that, my mother gave me the t-shirt!" :rotfl:

savingforoz

kim85 wrote: »

Hi just wondering if i'm ok to come to - know i dont post much but would love to meet up with like minded people think i'm drivin the OH money saving mad! -

Just a note for those lookin for free parkin in Bristol also I normally park up past the bristol infirmy off cotham road and walk into town bout a twenty minute walk.

Definitely, Kim85 - see you there! :j

mummysaver

My dd2 told me I was definitely mad meeting up with you all! She says she is coming shopping in Bristol on Saturday so that she can keep an eye on me - think she's expecting axe murderers! lol! She says she will give me a time to meet up with her and if I have any problems I should phone or text her - she's 11!!!!!!!!