Bristol Big'Uns
Welcome to our forums. The Bristol Big'Uns are a group of people who enjoy fantasy, science fiction and historical wargames. We tend to play mostly table-top wargames but you will sometimes see CCGs, CMGs, RPGs or board games. If this sounds like a hobby you currently enjoy then why not come along. The club is based at Iron Acton, between Bristol and Yate, in the recently refurbished Parish Hall and is held Sunday evenings from 6 pm until 10 pm. There are tables and chairs available plus various sized scenic mats and terrain for table-top wargames. Please bring with you any drinks or snacks that you require.

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Club Discussion » No Club 12th May 2024 » 13/3/2024 5:50 PM

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The Actonians have the hall.

Club Discussion » Doing a campaign » 10/3/2024 11:13 AM

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Mordheim resource @ https://broheim.net/downloads.html

As a club, we never really got into Mordheim when it was released. It is supposed to be a very good game. Personally, I can't commit to a campaign at the moment, as I'm already in 3! (LotRCCG, OathSworn and 3.5e D&D).

Club Discussion » First game of the new year. » 07/1/2024 10:01 PM

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I played Kings of War against Les tonight. I haven't played KoW for over a year. We had a good, close game with Les winning by a narrow margin in the final turn. The game rekindled my enthusiasm for the game.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=7846782375337007&set=g.1020463011655210

Club Discussion » NO CLUB 14th MAY 2023. » 30/1/2023 1:15 PM

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The Actonians have the hall.

Club Discussion » GW Store Closure » 14/12/2022 2:34 PM

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Wow, that's been there since Cribbs opened I think.

Club Discussion » Christmas and New Year Meetings 22/23 » 06/12/2022 3:33 PM

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The last club meeting in 2022 is on 18th December. First meeting of 2023 is on 8th January.

The committee wish all members and friends of the club a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Club Discussion » Parish Hall Hire Cost Increase. » 22/9/2022 8:11 AM

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After due consideration the club committee has decided that, starting with the first meeting in November 2022, weekly subs will rise to £4.00 per person.

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Club Discussion » Parish Hall Hire Cost Increase. » 17/9/2022 3:54 PM

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Below is a message sent to Steve about an increase in the hire cost for the hall. The increase will mean we need to have 10 people playing every week to break even at our current subs rate (£3.00). Steve and I will assess the financial situation and see if the subs need to rise to make the club sustainable. We appreciate that everyone is feeling the pinch at the moment and are happy to explore options.

"At the Parish Hall Management Committee meeting last Wednesday the decision was made to increase our Hire Charges.  This is our first increase since February 2017. With the cost of electricity and oil rising dramatically we have no other choice if we are to continue to maintain the Hall to its present standard.Your hiring fee will increase from £26 per evening to £30 per evening on 1st November 2022.Please would you be as economic as possible and make sure you do not leave lights and other electrical goods running when you vacate the Hall.Thank you for your cooperation and continuing support of the Parish Hall."

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Arranging Games » NO CLUB on these dates. » 26/4/2022 1:55 PM

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You're right Old g*t.
May 15th and November 20th 2022 there is no club.

Club Discussion » WHFB is on its way Back... » 29/1/2022 4:04 PM

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A wonderful trip down memory lane. The site seems to be to work of 1 fanatical Scandinavian. 

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Arranging Games » Boxing Day & 2nd Jan. » 13/12/2021 10:29 AM

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Bristol Big'Uns are closed on 26th December. We are open again on 2nd January.

We may also be closed next Sunday as we are short of key holders.

Arranging Games » New Covid19 rules 19/07/2021 » 09/12/2021 9:04 AM

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Meryl was putting up signs on Sunday just gone. I think masks, wipe down etc are back in effect. I think most members are double jabbed and boosted now also.

Arranging Games » New Covid19 rules 19/07/2021 » 19/7/2021 12:03 PM

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Iron Acton Parish Hall
 
We are pleased to let you know that the Hall will re-open on 19th July 2021.
 
The Parish Hall Trustees wish to ensure that all users can be safe during their hiring period.  We strongly advise hirers to follow the guidance below which has been issued to Village Halls as Government rules change on July 19th 2021. 
 
 
If you have any concerns please advise the Hall Booking Secretary (Meryl Cook) on 01454 228405  or email them to ironactonparishhall@hotmail.com .
 
Our Standard Conditions of Hire now apply again plus: -
 
 The hirer must keep a record of the name and telephone number of every person attending the session for Track and Trace purposes until August 16th 2021.
 
The following notes are purely advisory.
 
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[*]Face masks are advised as is social distancing.
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[*]Please encourage your members (guests) to continue to use the hand sanitiser provided on entering the Hall.
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[*]The hiring group should clean surfaces that are used regularly, during and at the end of hire.  Sanitiser or soap and water will be available on entry and exit to the hall.
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[*]The hire charge of the hall will remain the same as before the outbreak.
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I would be grateful if you could confirm by email that you have received, read and agree to the above information.
 
The Parish Hall uses personal data for the purposes of managing hall bookings, finances, events, and publicity. I would also be grateful if you could confirm that you agree to us holding your personal data for the purposes of managing hall bookings, finances, events and publicity.

Club Discussion » BIG Reopening... » 09/5/2021 5:46 PM

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I'm assuming pre-booking is essential and numbers will be limited? I'm not a BIG-ist (or is it BIG- ite?).

Club Discussion » It's February Already » 26/3/2021 8:57 AM

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Pen and paper = old skool! Zoom game = new skool! Old g*t = blended learner .

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Arranging Games » The return 🤞🙂. » 26/3/2021 8:50 AM

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As a wise man once said: Yabba dabba doo!

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Arranging Games » NO Club until further notice. » 03/12/2020 3:05 PM

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The Parish Hall Committee have decided to close the hall until 2021. More info when we get it.

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Arranging Games » NO Club meetings during November. » 02/11/2020 10:40 AM

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Due to the national lockdown situation club meetings are suspended until December.

With any luck we can meet on 6th December but this has yet to be confirmed.

Club Discussion » Spam » 16/10/2020 12:33 PM

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They had over 200 posts by the time I deleted them - a workmanlike approach to spam!!

Arranging Games » NO CLUB THIS SUNDAY 13th September 2020 » 11/9/2020 7:07 AM

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Due to circumstances beyond our control there will be no club this Sunday.

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Arranging Games » Paying Subs » 09/9/2020 9:11 AM

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EDITED 25/04/2022.

We are returning to cash on the night from now on. Subs are £3.00 per night.

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Club Discussion » MASSIVE COCKUP! » 07/9/2020 6:55 PM

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We managed to not lock up our scenery cupboard, leave fire doors propped open and lights on at the hall last night. The Parish Hall Committee has threatened to revoke our hiring privileges as this voids their insurance and breaches the Covid 19 rules.

It is vital that we come together as a club for the clean down and lock up. It can't be left to the same 1 or 2 people each time.

Dreads

Arranging Games » RE-OPENING Report » 20/7/2020 7:22 AM

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I thought last night went well. It was good to see and talk to people. Everyone had a mask and the few things to remember are straight forward - sanitise hands on entry, someone sign in the log book, open the windows and fire exit for air flow, take a list of names and phone numbers of who attended and don't touch nothing you don't have to! ;-)

As I didn't stay to the end how was final clean down? Any issues for the PH committee?

Dreads 

p.s. we are the only group using the hall at the moment.

Arranging Games » DRAFT RE-OPENING PLAN - Opinions? » 13/7/2020 1:56 PM

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Update from the Parish Hall Committee:

Iron Acton Parish Hall – Re-opening from Sunday 19th July 2020
 
We are pleased to let you know that the Hall will re-open on 19th July 2020.
 
To comply with Government advice, the Parish Hall Trustees wish to ensure all users can be guaranteed a safe and sanitised environment in which to return and access our facilities.
A copy of our risk assessment is attached but may be subject to change at any time in line with Government and Village Hall Guidelines. The Hall Management Committee have made every effort to ensure the hall is safe to use and that hirers know how to use it safely but hirers remain responsible for ensuring the safety of their users and ensuring that all guidance is followed. All other guests, visitors and contractors are requested to follow all normal precautions as advised by Government from time to time, our posters and hirers instructions.
 
If you have any concerns please advise the Hall Booking Secretary (Meryl Cook) on 01454 228405  or email them to ironactonparishhall@gmail.com.
 
Please let me know when you are ready to re-commence your activities.
 
We have had to make some amendments to our conditions of hiring. An appendix to your hire agreement is attached for your information. Please read these conditions thoroughly to ensure you are aware of what is necessary to keep the Hall free of the Covid 19 virus and therefore open.
 
In addition, please note:
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[*]The hirer must sign a record of usage each time the group uses the Hall. This will be kept in the lobby area. This is to confirm the name & number of the responsible person present at that session for ensuring the guidelines are followed.
[*]The hirer must keep a record of the name and telephone number of every person attending the session for Track and Trace purposes.
[*]The hiring group will be responsible for cleaning surfaces used regularly, during and at the end of hi

Arranging Games » DRAFT RE-OPENING PLAN - Opinions? » 13/7/2020 1:53 PM

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Old g*t wrote:

Great job Dave.

1.Are there any special requirements regarding use of toilets?
2. Is there need to mention don't go into other rooms, or use the phone (or touch anything you shouldn't).
3. Will the proposed advance payment approach work for occasional attendees?

1. Not that I'm aware of. With everyone washing their hands and the amount of cleaning done in toilets they are probably pretty safe.
2. I don't want to over egg the pudding. I think people appreciate the situation we're in.
3. It should do. We are required to record names and phone numbers of all attendees every week.

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Arranging Games » DRAFT RE-OPENING PLAN - Opinions? » 10/7/2020 12:41 PM

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Have I missed anything?

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Arranging Games » DRAFT RE-OPENING PLAN - Opinions? » 10/7/2020 12:40 PM

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Big ‘Uns Re-Opening Plan
 
We are waiting to hear exactly when we can re-open but 19th July looks likely. The first 3 meetings will be free whilst we adjust to the new normal.
The Parish Hall Committee are providing sanitiser at the entrance. Please use it upon entry to the premises every time. So, if you must make 3 trips to the car you will need to sanitise 3 times.
Big ‘Uns are providing cleaning materials. You are expected to wipe down tables and chairs at the start and end of the meeting.
MANDITORY. A record of who has attended a meeting must be kept for track and trace purposes. Also, the Parish Hall register must be signed by a responsible person (I believe it’s by the front door).
MANDITORY. All attendees are expected to have read the 2 risk assessments and signed off that they have done so. They are available at the link below and copies will be available on club nights.
https://bristolbiguns.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?id=440
MANDITORY. You must supply a face covering of some sort in case it is not possible to maintain 2m social distancing. Anyone without a face covering may be asked to leave.
MANDITORY. All games must be finished by 10pm on the night. By finished this means miniatures and dice packed away and just tables/chairs and terrain remaining out. We then must clean down.
Cleaning: All members will be responsible for wiping down the tables and chairs they use both before and after their games. Members will be responsible for wiping down any boxes that are not stored in the terrain cupboard before and after their games. This is because other hall users may touch these items.

Items stored in the terrain cupboard and within terrain boxes on the shelving rack are considered safe as Covid19 has a life span of 3 days on hard surfaces, so will be dead when we next use the items.

The battle mats do not need to be wiped over.
The Parish Hall Committee have decided to close the bar and kitchen areas. This means you can mo

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Some questions answered:
Q: Where is the club?
A: It is at Iron Acton Parish Hall. The postcode is BS37 9UH.

Q: Is there an age limit?
A: Persons under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Q: This club sounds great, how much does it cost to join?
A: There is no membership fee. The club runs a play and pay system whereby you only pay subs if you have a game.

Q: Wow! How much are subs?
A: Subs are £4.00 per night.

Q: I'd like to play but don't have any stuff. Does the club provide this?
A: No. You must bring any models, cards, board games, books, dice etc that you need. The club provides tables, chairs, various sized scenic mats and terrain for table-top wargames plus a bunch of like-minded individuals.