The twenty-third Bristol Splunch will take place on Saturday, 18th May 2019 from 2:00pm - 7:00pm in Horts Bar, 49 Broad Street, Bristol, BS1 2EP, and for those who are still peckish/thirsty later at some eatery/watering hole elsewhere in or near the city.
This is a vanilla meet; all over 18 from anywhere are welcome, and entry is free. I might even buy your first drink.
What is it?
It's a 'vanilla' pub social meet - drink, chat, meet'n'greet, listen, learn, advise, offer opinions, discuss substances, etc, make friends, maybe arrange a session. This is usually followed by a meal in the evening, and an outdoor mud session the following day; always subject to the bl**dy weather.
If I can answer any more questions, I'll be delighted to help; and in any event to welcome you to the Splunch.
How do I get there?
Broad Street is about twenty minutes walk from Bristol Temple Meads railway station, easily accessible from almost anywhere in the country, and there are several car parks nearby.
From the railway station exit, turn right along Temple Gate to the roundabout, cross over onto Victoria Street, continue over the river bridge into High Street, and bear gently left into Broad Street as High Street turns to the right into Wine Street. Horts Bar is about one hundred yards down on the right.
From the bus/coach station, exit onto Whitson Street, left into Lower Maudlin Street, cross Lewins Mead to Rupert Street and turn right. After about two hundred yards, turn left into Christmas Street, cross Quay Street and through the stone archway into Broad Street. Horts Bar is about fifty yards up on the left.
For those driving, at the bottom of the M32/Newfoundland Street, turn right onto Bond Street, take the first exit at the roundabout into The Haymarket, turn left into Bridewell Street, left into Nelson Street, right into Halifax Street and into the multi-storey on All Saints' Street - only £5 for the whole day, and closer than any other one. Please note that many roads in Bristol are subject to a 20mph speed limit; the previous mayor, who introduced the limit, was caught speeding.
To get to the bar, from All Saints' Street, turn right into Pithay, right into Tower Lane, left into Newmarket Avenue, and right onto Broad Street - the bar is a few yards down on the right. (Politically correct notice other car parks are available in Bristol.)
For those flush enough (or subsidised) flying into Bristol (Lulsgate) Airport, take the Airport Flyer bus service to the bus/coach station and proceed as above from there.
Hotels: the usual chains are readily available: All prices are for a double room. Premier Inn, Lewins Mead (approx a half mile from £76); Premier Inn, Haymarket (next to the bus station, approx a half mile: from £80); Premier Inn, King Street (approx a half mile: from £105); Premier Inn, Finzels Reach (approx. a third mile from £80); Hotel Ibis, Temple Quay (approx a half mile from £92); Hotel Ibis, Anchor Road (approx a half mile from £116); Travelodge, Anchor Road (approx a half mile: from £99); Travelodge, Mitchell Lane (approx a half mile from £91); Holiday Inn (approx 1 mile from £117); Novotel, Victoria Street (approx a half mile from £94); and Mercure Brigstow (approx a half mile from £125). For those hotels that are not available for Saturday only, rooms seem to be readily available for two-night stays, either Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday nights at very reasonable rates. Other hotels are available; check laterooms.com or trivago or similar sites, or check the out-of-town hotels from the above chains.
Dinner - please let me know if you'd like to stay for dinner on Saturday evening; it's likely to be Chinese unless there's an overwhelming vote for something else.
I'll be hoping to do an outdoor mud shoot on the Sunday (always subject to the bl**dy weather and availability of models and sober drivers).
If you have any further questions, post them here or pm me.

Mike.

I am looking forward to attending the Splunch and meeting you all

xxx

I'll be there Mike

Happy to say we will be attending and count us in for the evening meal too

I'll be there, probably won't stay for the meal though.

Thanks for the invite. This will be my first meet up!! I'm looking forward to it x

With a little less than four weeks to go, an update on who's coming, and who's committed for dinner.

Definites.
Falkor & Custard
The Gungeon Mistress
Iain-ecgunge
Kb23
Messyjojo & Godfarter3 (D)
Mqdsade
Sploshman
Ukfun + 1
and me, Mike Nomic (D).

Possibles.
5elim
Arithea
DarkKinks
Lalala-123
Leeannexox1
Mpddk_mm4
Natural2018
and maybe a couple of special guests.

We'll have our usual table just inside the bar on the right. For newbies, to obviate the need to ask groups in the bar 'Are you the custard-lovers?' there'll be a map and a light bulb (!) on the table.

There is room for more, and time to make up your mind and join us.
We look forward to seeing you there.

Hi Folks.

Sorry I am unable to make this one but will definitely be there in August.

I'm a maybe... it's been too long!!

Looks unlikely I'll be able to come. But if things change it would be great if I could get there.

I'll not be available for this one sadly. Next time maybe!

I'm a possible with DazUk

Count on me there :3 specially by the mud part

Actually 50/50 now due to a few things.

With a whisker under two weeks to go, an update on who's coming, and who's committed for dinner.

Definites.
5elim
Falkor & Custard
gorgeousGeorge
The Gungeon Mistress
GuyinTights aka Mustbetights
Iain-ecgunge
Kb23
Messyjojo & Godfarter3 (D)
Mqdsade
Ukfun + 1
vicguk
and me, Mike Nomic (D).

Possibles.
Arithea
DarkKinks
Lalala-123
Leeannexox1
Mpddk_mm4
NastyGunge
Natural2018
PieMeMistress
Sploshman
Wamchantelle & DazUk

and maybe a couple of special guests.

We'll have our usual table just inside the bar on the right. For newbies, to obviate the need to ask groups in the bar 'Are you the custard-lovers?' there'll be a map and a light bulb (!) on the table.

There is room for more, and time to make up your mind and join us.
We look forward to seeing you there.

Looking forward to the Splunch (I'm not staying for the dinner). Unfortunately 'Custard' has another commitment on that day so is unable to come to the Splunch.

whos bringing the pies

Nobody.

From the OP ...

It's a 'vanilla' pub social meet - drink, chat, meet'n'greet, listen, learn, advise, offer opinions, discuss substances, etc, make friends, maybe arrange a session.

Once again 'vanilla' = no pies, no sploshing.

I'm very interested but my schedules is chaotic with babysitting and my job. How much notice do you need if I find I can attend?

NONE.
No notice at all required, just turn up and say 'Hi'.
Check the recent thread update for details of where we are in the bar, etc.
I look forward to seeing you there, even if you can only make it for a couple of hours.
Mike.

Nasty, make a supreme effort.

To paraphrase an old saying ...

"You come to mine, and I'll come to yours"

Mike.

I've missed the last few but I'll be there for this. Although I can't stay for dinner unfortunately.

We now don't think it's possible to be there unfortunately
Shame there isn't the old London meet in Holborn anymore

With a few days to go, an update on who's coming, and who's committed for dinner.

Definites.
5elim
Don'tMindG
Falkor
gorgeousGeorge
The Gungeon Mistress
GuyinTights aka Mustbetights
Iain-ecgunge
Kb23
Max Wamalot
Messyjojo & Godfarter3 (D)
Mqdsade
Ukfun + 1
vicguk
and me, Mike Nomic (D).

Possibles.
Arithea
Bettyboo
DarkKinks
Lalala-123
Leeannexox1
Mpddk_mm4
NastyGunge
Natural2018
Peppercurry
PieMeMistress
Sploshman
Wamchantelle & DazUk

and maybe a couple of special guests.

We'll have our usual table just inside the bar on the right. For newbies, to obviate the need to ask groups in the bar 'Are you the custard-lovers?' there'll be a map and a light bulb (!) on the table.

There is room for more, and time to make up your mind and join us.
We look forward to seeing you there.

Leaving shortly; I'll see all you lovely kinksters in a few hours.

Have a great day, guys. Wish I could be there. Maybe next time.

Ng

We're as ever on the right as you enter, it's a nice day and not too busy in the pub for now (hearing there's some footballists jamboree later)

I'd like to say a big thank you to those few who came to the meet, the diehards, the occasional visitors, and the three(!) Bristol newbies alike, for making it the meet that it was. I hope you all enjoyed yourselves; I think I got to chat to everyone, some only briefly, others for longer, on a wide range of subjects. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible, especially returning newbies, at future Bristol and other meets.

Those who made it were: -

Falkor (sans Custard)
Gorgeous George
GuyinTights aka Mustbetights
Iain-ecgunge
Kb23
vicguk
... and me, Mike Nomic.

The magnificent seven rode again.

There were a lot (22 a record?) of no-shows, in addition to the notified ones, a great disappointment.

There was no mud shoot on Sunday due to a lack of mud and suitable models. Have I retired from shooting by default? The next Bristol date is 17th August 2019. Prayers for good weather will be gratefully received, actual attendance also.

Eeep! So sorry we couldn't make it - life got in the way. Fingers crossed for August xxx

Missed a few meets, we probably be at the august one though, whats all this about you cant find mud in bristol/weston???????