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Bristol – local group meetup

Come along to join this well-established group for in-person meetups scheduled across the year: 27th July, 10-3pm, Clifton Observatory 6th September, 10-2pm, Old Library, Muller Road ...

27 Jul 12:00-15:00

This event is for DCN members only. Please login or join now.

Come along to join this well-established group for in-person meetups scheduled across the year:

27th July, 10-3pm, Clifton Observatory
6th September, 10-2pm, Old Library, Muller Road BS7

If you would like to come along, please sign up here and we will pass your details on to the local meetup coordinators Viv and Celine. And/or join the local Bristol Whatsapp group, connect and with the coordinators and group and RSVP – https://chat.whatsapp.com/HVYtJMa4iZ12HkeNUrlidF

This event is for DCN members only. Please login or join now.

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