Meetings & Venue

Overview

The group usually meets from around 7:30pm on the second Thursday of odd months, currently in the Open Arms pub near the bottom of St Michael's Hill, Bristol. However, if you are thinking of attending, always check beforehand. The date of each meeting should be referenced on the mailing list at some point as it draws closer - and if any alternative arrangements are made, they will also be discussed there.

Meetings are open to one and all, and are simply a group of people with a shared set of interests - in RISC OS (and Acorn Computers) in particular, and computing and related technology in general - getting together for a drink and a chat, over a pint and/or a meal. Whether you live in or around Bristol, or just happen to be in the area at the time, you're welcome to join us.

The meetings are entirely informal in nature, so there is never a set topic - though upcoming (and recent) news and events in the RISC OS world tend to form a part of the evening's discussion.

Meeting schedule

With the occasional exception, meetings take place on the second Thursday of odd months, and the anticipated meeting dates for 2025 are:

• 9th January
• 13th March
• 8th May
• 10th July
• 11th September
• 13th November

For 2026, the likely dates will therefore be:

• 8th January
• 12th March
• 14th May
• 9th July
• 10th September
• 12th November

If you are thinking of joining us for a pint, please keep an eye out for announcements in case of changes to the schedule (or venue) - they do happen occasionally!

Venue

The address of the venue is:

Parking is on-road, with most local roads metered - however, there is a limited amount of free parking in the evenings right outside the pub. For users of public transport, the pub is about a fifteen minute walk from places like Stoke's Croft, and the Bearpit roundabout, where a number of services stop.

The Open Arms has a selection of real ales, as well as soft drinks for drivers, and a serves a small but enjoyable selection of food.