i did make an appearance (all the way from Nottingham) and bought the following:
Diamond back wildwood (my first bike) inc frame, fork, headset, bb and front mech for £10
UN52 BB for £3
XT Pads - 50p
Camelbak bladder for £3.
Great day out in Bristol - went shopping and to ss Great Britain later on.
Was a bit shy and didn't get chatting to any retobikers!
Ed