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2012 Munches

2012-01-08T13:57:00.000Z

2012 dates for your diary.....January 12thFebruary 9thMarch 8thApril 12thMay 10thJune 14thJuly 12thAugust 9thSeptember 13thOctober 11thNovember 8thDecember 13th

Merry munching!

2011-12-12T18:10:00.000Z

OK, so we're a bit behind with posting any munch updates. So let's just say that September, October, November and December were all well attended by Berkshire's finest and our friends from further afield. If you've not made it along yet there'll be plenty more in 2012 - mark your calendars for the second Thursday of each month. Better still, sign up to the Yahoo! group and get email reminders or

August Munch

2011-08-13T12:44:00.003+01:00

The summer months are usually quiet for munches/clubs/events throughout the land, so it is with great pleasure that we saw at least 33 people attend the munch this month. I believe it's our busiest August to date. It was very nice to see some old faces return back to us, it's great you all keep in touch. And as usual, we have more new people join us. We have our Munch Picnic on Saturday 13th

Vintage in Reading

2011-07-17T12:18:00.003+01:00

Something I thought might be of interest. Taking place at the Hexagon on 1st October from 10am - 4pm, this day of vintage sales, demonstrations and fun sounds fabulous!BOOK HEREOrchid x

July: A new record!

2011-07-17T10:54:00.002+01:00

Blimey O'Reilly! Over 40 people at the munch this month. I counted up to 42 people but I think there were even more than this. We crammed into our usual spot at the front of the pub but had to spill out into the main bar area and the garden. Luckily it was a relatively quiet night for The Copa and we pretty much had the place to ourselves.I managed to speak with most people to agree on a date for

June Loons!

2011-06-16T21:00:00.002+01:00

The June Munch was a bit quieter than normal, probably because I wasn't there AGAIN! I'm sorry folks, I promise with all my heart and heels I'll be there next month. Let's also try and collectively drum up some enthusiasm and post on IC, Fetlife etc. about the munch.You might be interested to hear about an event in London next month. The Chap Olympiad - a delightfully themed sporting event. More

May the Munch Force Be With You!

2011-05-27T08:54:00.001+01:00

Errr, well, I wasn't there and even though I've asked some of you for comments on the evening you haven't come back to me. All I know is that Moonlight had a hangover the next day!On this basis, I will assume you all had a great time and that you're looking forward to the next one.Next Munch: Thursday June 9thSee you there,Orchid x

April Munch

2011-05-02T10:35:00.002+01:00

The Reading Munch occurs on the 2nd Thursday of every month and attracts between 25 and 35 people a month. We have over 120 members plus many more who haven't signed up to the Yahoo Group. Attire is strictly vanilla as the munch is held in a pub open to the public. Whilst our munch is not a place where you are guaranteed to score, you will meet new people who share similar interests and meet new

March Madness

2011-03-11T18:58:00.003Z

It was a bit quieter than normal this month, with about 25 people. It's nice to see recent newbies becoming newbie regulars! (does that even make sense?)Don't forget in March Reading has a few events you may be interested in:March 12th: Ministry of Burlesque @ Hexagon 8pmMarch 18th: Vaudeville Rave @ Sub89 8pmMarch 27th: Reading vintage fair @ Purple Turtle 12pmIf anyone is interested in meeting

February Munch

2011-02-20T10:18:00.004Z

With over 30 people in February we took over (eventually) the back of the pub. I myself turned up late and exhausted so apologies if I didn't get to say hi. I'll try harder next time.There are two burlesque events coming to town next month, if you're interested:Ministry of Burlesque presents High Tease: March 12th, Hexagon, £16Vaudeville Rave: Sub89, Friar Street, March 18th, £12Maybe we'll see

Happy New Year!

2011-01-14T20:09:00.002Z

Happy New Year to all Reading Munchers! January's Munch had a great turn out, with 33 people attending. It looked like everyone was really enjoying themselves and it was good to see all the newbies (about 10 of you) completely ingratiating into the conversations and laughter.If you want to come along, it starts around 8pm every 2nd Thursday of the month and you will find us with a couple of

December Munch

2010-12-10T11:29:00.002Z

Good to see a nice turn out for the December munch. We counted 27 in all, but I think it was probably more than that. We seemed to be splintered into two groups! I hope you all had fun. Some discussions were had about the Christmas Lunch and details of this have been posted to IC, Fetlife and emailed to our Yahoo Group. Book straight away to avoid disappointment as numbers are limited. December

Remember Remember the Munch in November!

2010-11-12T19:41:00.003Z

I didn't count the number of heads because I forgot - did anyone else? Still, it was a nice bunch of folk and everyone appeared to be enjoying themselves. There is still time to sign up for our Christmas lunch, which will probably take place on the 18th December. Our usual destination has sadly closed down so we're currently locating somewhere else, equally as good. Will keep you all posted.To

October Munch

2010-10-17T15:47:00.002+01:00

With 31 people, October's Munch was chatty and fun. We had a few new members who I'm very pleased to see join into conversation right from the outset.A few of us were discussing our annual Christmas lunch and we've decided to go back to Chronicles Restaurant for the third year running, because it's always so nice. We've always had the place to ourselves and the food and wine is pretty damn

Birthday Bash - Munchers invited!

2010-09-13T13:57:00.000+01:00

As one of the Reading Munch organisers, Moonlight_x and paulss have asked me to announce their up and coming joint birthday party on Saturday 9th October in Reading:****Message****Our themed Birthday Party Munch on Saturday 9th October, is going to be at the Sahara Bar - Mojito Lounge (downstairs bar) Gun Street, Reading. A couple of doors up from the Purple Turtle. Directions and map can be

September - where were YOU?

2010-09-12T08:41:00.003+01:00

Even though I myself didn't turn up (long hard week at work and socialising was not in my remit!) I sent along my lovely chap who tells me it was a good month with about 50% new faces. So I'm very happy about that! If someone did a head count, feel free to add it in the comment box below.London Fetish Weekend http://www.londonfetishweekend.com is being held over the first weekend of October.

Junetastic!

2010-07-01T17:29:00.002+01:00

So June 2010 saw our biggest ever munch with 37 attendees. Whoop Whoop!! Congratulations go out to two of our very special members K&D, who actually had one of their very first dates at one of our picnics - they got married this month in Windsor and a few of us attended to what was a very lovely and "traditional" wedding (love, honour & obey style!)So now we're into the latter part of the year,

May Munch

2010-05-15T18:38:00.002+01:00

Good turn out this month again (31) including lots of new faces that we hope to see again soon. We occupied our old spot in the front window and the space was just about right for the number of people. The pub was much quieter than of late which suited us as the bar service was quick and the noise levels not too high. As a side note the food at the pub really is quite good so if anybody needs to

Did anyone count up?

2010-04-18T09:09:00.003+01:00

I think we may have even had more attendees in April than we did in March - did anyone do a head count? The trouble is with being 4'11" is that doing head counts is impossible! Especially when the wine makes me see you all twice!May is traditionally the month we all start to talk about Munch Picnics, so expect there to be a date and location announced at the next munch. Our picnics are held in

It was a Record!

2010-03-12T20:20:00.002Z

We did it!36 people - our busiest night since we began some 5 years ago or so. Thank you to everyone who came, including some very special guests who travelled rather a long way to come back and see us!It's nice to see that some of the recent new people are now becoming regulars too. Our munch is becoming more and more successful and it's thanks to everyone who makes the effort once a month.Sorry

January & February

2010-02-20T09:55:00.003Z

So 2010 has got off to a brilliant new start. Both January and February have seen nearly 30 people join us and a lot of these are new faces. We often get messages throughout the month from people asking if they can join us etc. This is a free night where anyone can come along after work, so no pre-booking is necessary. We meet at the same pub every month and you may find us upstairs on ground

December Munch

2009-12-14T18:47:00.002Z

Our last munch of 2009, and a busy one it was with just under 30 people. This year we've had lots of new people join us and it's nice to see you all every month now. They do say you need to attend a munch three times before you feel like a regular, so I guess that makes most of you regulars!Thank you to whoever brought the chocolates along too.Finally, the munch organisers would like to wish you

Remember Remember the Munch in November

2009-11-18T18:08:00.002Z

Well done to all those who braved the torrential downpours in Reading this month to make it to our Munch. I counted 23 of us, but there may have been more (I'm too little to see over the heads of everyone). We had a few new faces turn up aswell as the reappearance of some long-lost friends. Everyone was on good form and as the pub was relatively quiet, it was a very nice relaxed evening.Apart

October Munch

2009-10-09T20:47:00.003+01:00

Wow! - An incredible 32 people and SO many newbies. I think you all had a pretty good time didn't you? I'm sorry I didn't get to speak to everyone but I think I managed to say hi to all of you at least. We had the run of the downstairs bar this month. It was a great ambience and everyone was on form, so thanks for coming.Just so you know, 32 people is the record number of people matched. We HAVE

Uh-oh, I'm in trouble!

2009-09-13T18:53:00.002+01:00

So who was it then? Own up! Who telephoned the pub to see if the munch was on and landed us in a spot of bother?!! For everyone's information, we hold our monthly meetings at a local pub in Reading, but it's an informal arrangement which has nothing to do with the management there, so please always refrain from contacting them directly, as they will not be able to help.The munch is on every

Follow us on Twitter

2009-09-07T16:26:00.001+01:00

We now have a new Twitter page: http://twitter.com/ReadingMunch

Did anyone spot the summer?

2009-08-31T13:10:00.002+01:00

It all seems to have been a bit of a wash/grey out this summer. We've certainly struggled to organise another picnic. Still we had 29 people at the August munch (which just goes to show you can't dampen the pervy spirit). Next munch is 10th September. See you all there...

Picnic Time Munchers!

2009-06-17T21:06:00.001+01:00