As ever, we are at the Three Magnets, Leys Avenue, Letchworth! Thursday nights are curry nights but other food (standard Wetherspoons' fare) is available as well. Leys Avenue is the main shopping street in Letchworth and is a few minutes' walk from the station (Kings Cross to Cambridge line). Call me on [Phone Number] for more details and encouragement.
Round off the weekend with a relaxing drink and chat at the Vat & Fiddle pub on Queensbridge Road (NG2 1NB). New faces always welcome. Look for yellow Mblem on table or contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] beforehand if needing directions or encouragement to come along.
Join us at Carluccio's in the Centre:MK from 10am for a full breakfast, a snack, or just a drink. Look out for the Mblem, probably in one of the red booths outside. Contact Jo at [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] for directions/encouragement.
Join Dave and Alison at their home in Flackwell Heath, near High Wycombe, for a relaxed evening of indoor board games. All members and friends welcome. Space is limited, so please contact Dave for directions and to discuss what games you would like to play on [Phone Number] or by e-mail at [Email]
Join us for a meal or later for just a drink at The Cadland, High Road, Chilwell (NG9 5EG). Choose from pub classics, burgers, pasta, salads, light bites or a discounted 2 or 3 course evening menu. We have a large table reserved at the far side of the bar. Look for yellow Mblem on it. Contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] or just turn up on the night.
Our regular second Saturday meeting. Join us in the alcove of the Adam and Eve, 25 Lindum Road (at bend of hill) for a discussion around "What are the limits of government?" All welcome. Contact Jacquie on [Phone Number] or [Email]. for more details.
Come as early as you like, leave as late as you like up to 10:30pm. Tea/coffee/soft drinks and cakes provided around 4pm. Play board games, boules, table tennis or just gossip. PAYG evening takeaway or pizzas. BYOB alcohol or specific soft drinks. Ring [Phone Number] for directions to us in Mackworth (DE22), to make sure we get enough cake and advise any dietary requirements.
Join us for breakfast/brunch at 10:30 on Sunday 12 August at the Rendezvous Coffee Shop in Market Walk, Northampton Town Centre. After Pete's usual quiz we'll nominate our favourite historical figure that we wish would be there with us. Contact Marianne [Phone Number] or email: [Email] for encouragement or ideas.
Join Helen and Travel Sig members for lunch at the Akeman Inn before visiting Wotton House and gardens. Located on the A41 at Kingswood, HP18 0QJ between Bicester and Aylesbury, the inn has a good car park and is easy to find. For menus and further details see: http://www.akemaninnkingswood.co.uk/ Please book with Helen on 07581717294 or at hsmatthews@btopenworld.com by 7th August.
After lunch visit Wotton House & gardens at Wotton Underwood - a ten minute drive from the Akeman Inn. We will have a tour of the grounds landscaped by Capability Brown followed by a short tour of the house and a cup of tea. Entrance fee £10 per person - pay in cash on the day. Please book with Helen on 07581717294 or at hsmatthews@btopenworld.com by 7th August.
We'll be on a long table in the rear section of the Standing Order (Wetherspoon) pub on Iron Gate. Look for the yellow Mblem. Drop in briefly or stay all evening for food and/or drink and chat. Contact Susan on [Phone Number] or [Email] for directions, encouragement and if you would like us to look out for you.
First visit to the Walled Garden, clearly signposted off A158 one mile west of Baumber, for tea and cakes followed by an exploration of the garden. Please contact Jacquie for more details on [Phone Number] or [Email] .
A stroll around the city centre visiting some of the oldest hostelries such as Trip To Jerusalem, Royal Children, Salutation Inn and more with a little sightseeing along the way. Starting with lunch in the Bell Inn off Market Square. Please express interest with Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] so that a table can be reserved.
Relive the old fashioned way of travelling at 2 p.m. at the Rushden Transport Museum, Station Approach, Rushden NN10 0AW. Entry is free with refreshments, parking and even a Smelly Trail! There are afternoon teas on offer plus maybe a train ride. Shopaholics can later mosie on down to the new Rushden Lakes Retail and Leisure area. Contact Marianne as above for more info.
Join us for our usual convivial third Monday of the Month gathering at the Cradock Arms, 201 Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3TT. We usually gather in the lower part towards the rear of the bar. Look out for the magazine or Mblem. For directions or encouragement please contact me on [Phone Number] or by email at [Email].
Our monthly quiz outing to The Barge at Woolstone. Meet from 8.15 for a 8.30pm start - cost is £1 per person. Please let me know if you are coming so I know if we will be one team or two. Contact Jo at [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] for directions/encouragement.
Our "3rd Tuesday" falls as late as possible this month and we're trying a new venue. Join us for food and/or drink at The Prince Rupert, 46 Stodman Street, Newark, NG24 1AW. An historic pub with a good menu, real ale and fine wines. Look for Mensa sign on the table. For directions or encouragement to come along contact Pete on [Phone Number] or [Email]. New faces always welcome!
Meet in the Kam Tong Garden restaurant car park in Great Holm for a stroll round Lodge Lake. Contact Jo at [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] for directions/encouragement.
Post-walk meal at Kam Tong Garden. Please let me know by Mon 20th if you are coming so I can book a table. Contact Jo at [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] for directions/encouragement.
Come to Bucks County Museum to see ancient and modern civilisations depicted in stunning Lego models. Life size characters include Aztec and Samurai warriors - pose for a selfie with one! There will also be dioramas, including Easter Island heads, Machu Pichu and a model of St Basil's cathedral. Small admission charge. For further details or encouragement contact me on [Phone Number] or e-mail me at [Email]
After the exhibition we will adjourn to Prezzo on Buckingham Street, an Italian restaurant a short walk from the Museum. Menus and more information at https://www.prezzorestaurants.co.uk/restaurant/aylesbury/ Please let me know you are coming by Monday 20th August so that I can book us a table - telephone [Phone Number] or e-mail me at [Email]
We're visiting the only Nepalese restaurant in Nottingham. Gurkha Kitchen, Glaisdale Drive West, Wollaton, NG8 4GY. See menu at www.gurkhakitchen.org.uk and reserve your place with Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] by 24th. Ample free parking. New faces welcome!
As ever, we are at the Cowper Arms, Digswell. It's almost the end of summer but life still goes on! The pub is next to Welwyn North station and is served by stopping trains from Kings Cross to Peterborough and Cambridge. Good food, beer and conversation guaranteed! Please call me on [Phone Number] for more details and encouragement.
Come and try Costa upstairs at the Next superstore on Crest Road in Cressex by junction 4 of the M40, HP11 1UA. Join me there for coffee. Free parking right outside. No need to book, but if you want to let me know you are coming phone [Phone Number] or e-mail me at [Email]