Proud Ponies Brizzle 2024

Saturday, 13th July 2024 9:30am to 5:00pm

NOT the usual schedule this time so read carefully! And please note we have switched Saturdays with Cardiff to align with Pride so this is a week earlier than usual.

As it’s Pride, come be proud, to be a Brony, to be LGBTQIA+, to be an Ally or just a Friend who’s happy for everypony to love who they want to love and be who they are! 🌈Also Rainbows🌈

EDIT – if you prefer, you can just join us at Boardroom for midday, no pressure either way!

PLAN FOR THE DAY (keep checking Discord for updates)

09:30-10:00am – Short premeet at Starbucks, caffeinate and gather then walk over to Castle Park at 10am latest

10:15am – Gather by the “Bronze Sculpture” in castle park – search on google maps to find the specific location, it has fish heads poking out the top! Whoever gets there first send a picture of your location on Discord so others can find you/you can find us.

10:45am – Join the Pride March! The website suggests 1hr for this, but it usually takes a while to get started and we usually duck out to the Boardroom as it goes past. You are welcome to complete the parade and double back or whatever takes your fancy but I (Umbra) will go over to the Boardroom as close to midday as reasonable to claim the space and get set up.

12:00-5:00pm – Boardroom (upstairs function room) for episodes and games and the usual fun! With the projector being dodgy last time, we will play it by ear as to how much screen time vs gaming vs general socialising, so feel free to speak up for your preference at the time as the whole point is for you all to enjoy yourselves!

Backup location is Birkett Tap as per usual – hopefully we won’t need it this time but better safe than sorry!

BRING WITH YOU:

For the parade – Water bottle, pride flag(s) and other pride swag to taste, comfortable weather-appropriate clothing including supportive walking shoes and something in case of rain (it’s the UK after all!), and snacks or something to keep your blood sugar up. Consider fans, towels, anything you might need to stay cool in case it’s hot.

For the Boardroom – Board/card games – I will be bringing BUCK legacy, Unstable Unicorns, Braggart and HorseCon and you are all welcome to bring your own, but I’d recommend only one or two max to save your carry weight! ALSO bring Plushies, pony t-shirts, pony swag, all your pride gear from the parade, plus power banks/chargers as needed. Just be sure to balance your carry weight between Pride and Pony items (anything that doubles for both is even better!)

Locations

Starbucks Temple Quay

1 The Square
Bristol
BS1 6DG

Travel to
Starbucks Temple Quay

By train

The nearest railway station is Bristol Temple Meads (approx. 440 feet away).

Upon arriving at Temple Meads, continue straight ahead after exiting the ticket barrier and leave via the side entrance into the Temple Meads car park. The Starbucks is located in a row of shops on the other side of the car park.

By bus

Most local buses will stop in proximity to Bristol Temple Meads. Use the First Bus website to find the best route for you.

Bristol Bus and Coach Station is 0.9 miles away. If opting not to walk, go to the bus stop on Nelson Street (B3), and from there catch the number 8 bus to Bristol Temple Meads (5 stops).

By car

The nearest parking is at Bristol Temple Meads, which has both indoor and outdoor parking spaces available at different day rates, and free parking for motorcycles.

Also nearby are the council-operated Temple Gate car park (0.3 miles away) and the Bristol First Hotel car park (0.2 miles away), the latter of which has a four hour maximum stay.

Bristol Temple Meads railway station has free short stay parking for up to 20 minutes—which may be useful for quick drop offs or pick ups—located at the front of the station.

By bike

A large amount of on-street cycle parking is located directly outside of the Starbucks. Sheltered (but not enclosed) bicycle parking is present nearby towards Temple Meads.

Accessibility at
Starbucks Temple Quay

Wheelchairs

We typically meet in the upstairs area of this Starbucks, which is not wheelchair accessible. If you use a wheelchair and plan to attend, please give us a heads up and we’ll aim to congregate downstairs instead.

The entrance doors to this Starbucks are a split design and may be difficult to operate from a wheelchair. There is a call button on the outside of the door for those requiring assistance.

Toilets

A wheelchair accessible toilet is available on the ground floor.
Castle Park

Castle Park
Newgate
Bristol BS1 3XB
UK

Travel to
Castle Park

By train

The nearest railway station is Bristol Temple Meads (0.8 miles away).

From there you may walk, or from outside the main entrance of the station catch the number 8 bus to Cabot Circus South (S14) (3 stops).

By bus

Given the central location of the park next to Broadmead and Cabot Circus shopping areas, most local buses will stop in proximity to Castle Park. Use the First Bus website to find the best route for you.

Bristol Bus and Coach Station is located a short walk away (0.4 miles away).

By car

The nearest car park is the The Galleries Shopping Centre (about 360 feet away). Also nearby is NCP Bristol Nelson Street (around 650 feet away) and NCP Bristol Broadmead (1,100 feet).

By bike

There are on-street bike racks just outside the park, at the junction of Wine Street, Union Street and Newgate, outside of Caffé Nero.

By ferry

Castle Park has a ferry station, Castle Park Landing, on the south side of the park. There are regular waterbuses from here towards Temple Meads and to multiple areas around the Harbour on most days of the year.

See the Bristol Ferry website for more information and timetables.

Accessibility at
Castle Park

Wheelchairs

Most areas of Castle Park are wheelchair accessible, however there are stairs and hills dotted throughout. The area we usually meet, outside of the ruins of St. Peter’s Church, has the easiest step-free access from the Wine Street/Union Street/Newgate direction.

Toilets

Castle Park does not have on-site toilets.

The nearest publicly accessible toilet facilities are in The Galleries shopping centre on the first and second floors. The disabled toilets require a RADAR key for access.
The Boardroom

20 St Nicholas St
Bristol
UK

Travel to
The Boardroom

By train

The nearest railway station is Bristol Temple Meads (0.7 miles away).

By bus

The Boardroom is located in central Bristol, with numerous routes passing nearby on nearby Victoria Street and Union Street. Use the First Bus website to find the best route for you.

By car

Be aware that The Boardroom is located in Bristol’s Old City, large areas of which have recently been pedestrianised and closed to general traffic. Plan your journey ahead of time to ensure that you don’t get stuck or fined for entering a vehicle-restricted zone.

The nearest car park is the NCP Bristol Queen Charlotte Street (approx. 450 feet away), followed by NCP Bristol Nelson Street (0.3 miles away).

Blue Badge holders may park in any on-street parking in the area for an unlimited time and free of charge.

Free motorcycle parking is available on St Nicholas Street and on the corner of Baldwin Street and Queen Charlotte Street (approx. 300 feet away).

By bike

Bicycle parking is available on St Nicholas Street a few doors down from The Boardroom, and on the corner of Baldwin Street and Queen Charlotte Street (approx. 300 feet away).

Accessibility at
The Boardroom

Wheelchairs

The Boardroom’s function room is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. The Boardroom also does not have wheelchair accessible toilets in any part of the venue.

Toilets

A single unisex toilet is located adjacent to the function room.

Gender segregated toilets are located on the basement level of the venue and are free to use.

Locations

Starbucks Temple Quay

Castle Park

The Boardroom

Organisers

Umbra