A new steam club in Bristol - inaugural meeting
A new steam club in Bristol - inaugural meeting
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mat777

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10,706 posts

183 months

Monday 29th October 2012
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On Monday 3rd December 2012, at 7.30pm, there will be an inaugural meeting of the Bristol Steam and Traction Engine Club. The venue is to be confirmed but will be a pub in a central location

The club will be run by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, and it is hoped members will feel encouraged to get involved and explore all things steam related – on road, rail and water.
Club Aims:
- The primary aim of formation is to support and promote steam vehicle and machine preservation and awareness in the Bristol area
- To educate and involve both club members and the general public in all aspects of steam vehicles
- To strive to organise public exhibitions of steam heritage both as a single organisation and in conjunction with other establishments
- To hold monthly meetings for all members to share news and views, and socialise and keep in touch

In time, once the club is established and has a large enough member base, it is hoped that we will be in a position to organise such extra activities as trips and guest speakers.

To register your interest and subscribe to updates on venue, please email bristolterally@gmail.com

LordGrover

34,026 posts

235 months

Monday 29th October 2012
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Bother.

There was me ... scratchchin




Vixpy1

42,697 posts

287 months

Monday 29th October 2012
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LordGrover said:
Bother.

There was me ... scratchchin

Where do i sign up ?

AngryApples

5,449 posts

288 months

Monday 29th October 2012
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LordGrover said:
Bother.

There was me ... scratchchin

Lost weight AND a sex change?



LordGrover

34,026 posts

235 months

Monday 29th October 2012
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Didn't even notice the hair. :flounce:

mat777

Original Poster:

10,706 posts

183 months

Wednesday 21st November 2012
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Getting back on topic......




Hello and welcome to everyone who has subscribed their interest for our inaugural meeting.

As detailed, the meeting is scheduled for 7.30pm on Monday 3rd December.

We are pleased to now confirm that the meeting venue will be the function room area of The Bishops pub, at the junction of Cheltenham Road and Gloucester Road, in the St Andrews area of the city. The postcode is BS6 5QP for those using navigation devices; if you need more information on directions or parking please don’t hesitate to contact us.

When you enter the pub, the function room is to the right and up the narrow set of stairs.

The format of this first meeting will be an open forum to suggest ideas, and ask and answer any questions as well as setting a date for the following meeting which will be an AGM. There will also be a short questionnaire handed out at the start of the night.

Regards,

Bristol Steam and Traction Engine Club

LordGrover

34,026 posts

235 months

Wednesday 21st November 2012
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Any dress code? What colour jeans are acceptable?

mybrainhurts

90,809 posts

278 months

Thursday 22nd November 2012
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rofl

mybrainhurts

90,809 posts

278 months

Thursday 22nd November 2012
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SpeckledJim

32,533 posts

276 months

Thursday 22nd November 2012
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Aren't you going to miss not actually having any steam or traction engines in the pub?

"well chaps, welcome. I for one really think steam and traction engines are terrific."

"me too."

"and me. I saw a big one once."

......

getawayturtle

3,560 posts

197 months

Thursday 22nd November 2012
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Are there any rooms available for me and my lady friend or will I have to bring a tent?

carreauchompeur

18,300 posts

227 months

Thursday 22nd November 2012
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Do cowboy hats need to be removed at the door?

SpeckledJim

32,533 posts

276 months

Thursday 22nd November 2012
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carreauchompeur said:
Do cowboy hats need to be removed at the door?
Yes, but only on the way out. Mandatory 10-gallon hats, optional intermittent yee-ha's.

mat777

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10,706 posts

183 months

Tuesday 4th December 2012
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Back on topic...

Last night's meeting was a fantastic success, with 20 or so people turning up in the end and plenty of new friends made, well-reasoned discussion and maany good ideas put forward to develop the club. Plans are being made for the second meeting as we speak.

Nobody specifically came up to me and said they were from PH though (and no Red Bull or tins of Birds were spotted either) confused

ETA - 20 people not 200 as first typed!

Edited by mat777 on Wednesday 5th December 01:59

mybrainhurts

90,809 posts

278 months

Wednesday 5th December 2012
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We'll get you next time...hehe

mat777

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10,706 posts

183 months

Wednesday 5th December 2012
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Well at least one email we recieved was someone stating they had seen it on PH, so I was wondering if it was a genuine steam enthusiast or one of you pisstakers hehe

mybrainhurts

90,809 posts

278 months

Wednesday 5th December 2012
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Oh, I'm sure it was genuine...smile

SpeckledJim

32,533 posts

276 months

Wednesday 5th December 2012
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Can you give us more notice next time please?

It takes us a long time to get anywhere.

mybrainhurts

90,809 posts

278 months

Wednesday 5th December 2012
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rofl

carreauchompeur

18,300 posts

227 months

Wednesday 5th December 2012
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You steam loco fkers are lucky. I've got a static engine and have been trying to get to work for 5 days now!