Once again, we are at the Three Magnets, Leys Avenue, Letchworth. Thursday is traditionally curry night, but other food is also available (standard Wetherspoons fare). Leys Avenue is the main shopping street in Letchworth and is just a few minutes' walk from the rail station (Kings Cross to Cambridge line). Call me on [Phone Number], or email [Email] for further details and encouragement.
Join Dave and Alison at their home in Flackwell Heath, near High Wycombe, for an afternoon 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 drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and chat (silly or serious) at the Vat & Fiddle pub on Queensbridge Road near Nottingham railway station. Free parking outside from 7.30pm and food served until 8pm. Look for yellow Mblem on table, most likely in Goldings Room to left of bar. New faces always welcome! Directions/encouragement from Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email]
We have tables reserved at The Cadland on High Road in Chilwell at the far side of the bar. Come along from 7.30pm for a meal or just a drink. Menu at www.emberinns.co.uk. Lovely food and great company! Further info from Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] or just turn up on the night. A popular event but we'll squeeze you in!
Our Second Saturday meeting at the Adam & Eve Tavern, 25 Lindum Road, LN2 1RT (opposite Pottergate arch). Join us for a not-too-serious chat about "People, living or dead, who would be on your dream coach trip - and why". Pub food (optional!), decent beer (also optional!), car park. All welcome. Find us in the alcove, Magazine on the table, or contact Jacquie beforehand on [Phone Number] or [Email] .
Lovely mixed walk through farmland, canal, bridle way, Honey Hill. Meet at phone box, on 'No through road' at Winwick. NN6 7PD (627 737) OS map 223 10km (3 hrs ) Drink afterwards at 'The Wheatsheaf' 15 Main Road Crick, N'hants NN6 7TU (01788 823824). For help or encouragement [Phone Number] or [Email]
Our usual breakfast/brunch meeting will take place at the Rendezvous Coffee Shop in Market Walk, Northampton Town Centre. After the customary quiz from Pete, we'll reveal what quality we most desire for ourselves and which we absolutely hate in others (coz we don't have any nasty ones, of course). Contact Marianne on [Phone Number] or email: [Email] for inspiration or advice.
Join us at Zen Garden restaurant on Midsummer Boulevard. Cost £15.95 + drinks. Please confirm by Sun 11th latest so I can book a table - [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number].
Join us for a Tapas meal at The White Swan, Church Street, Ockbrook, Derby DE72 3RB. Typical Spanish tapas that you would find in any local bodega in Spain, but in a village pub. Free car parking. Please contact me on [Phone Number] or [Email] by Sunday 11th August to book
Join me for a drink and a natter at the Cradock Arms, 201 Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3TT. We usually gather in the lower part towards the rear of the bar. New faces are always welcome. Look out for the magazine or Mblem. For directions or encouragement, please contact me on [Phone Number] or by email at [Email].
The Barge is no longer doing a regular quiz so we're trying the one at the Plough at Simpson instead. Same date, third Monday of the month. Slightly earlier start time, so meet at 7:45 for an 8:00pm start of the quiz. Please check social media or contact me to confirm event and please let me know if you're joining us - [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number].
Food and/or drink plus interesting conversation available at The Prince Rupert, Stodman Street, Newark. Call in briefly or stay all evening. We're usually in the small room to the right as you enter this historic pub. Contact Pete on [Phone Number] or [Email] if needing directions/parking suggestions/encouragement to come along. All welcome!
We'll be on a group of tables in the rear section (beyond the bar) of the Standing Order (Wetherspoon) pub on Iron Gate in the centre of Derby. Look for the yellow Mblem. Drop in briefly or stay all evening for food and/or drink and chat. New faces especially welcome. Contact Pen on [Phone Number] or at [Email] for directions and encouragement
We are returning to Bucks County Museum in Aylesbury to catch their "Robot: A Collection of Robots, Cyborgs & Androids" exhibition before it closes. We'll also enjoy relaxed conversation, cake and coffee. See https://www.buckscountymuseum.org/museum/events/robot-a-collection-of-robots-cyborgs-and-androids/ for further details. Small admission charge. No need to book, but if you want me to look out for you, let me know you are coming on [Phone Number] or e-mail me at [Email]
This meeting is aimed at the Mensans who have not been to meetings before but all members are welcome. Please join us for a free drink, bacon sandwich or cake at The Ivy Farm Shop Restaurant, A17, Swineshead, PE20 3NG - signposted on A17. Please contact Jacquie on [Phone Number] or [Email] for details/encouragement and so that she can book a table. Or just turn up and we'll squeeze you in.
Explore Castle Ashby Gardens at NN7 1LQ. There's lots to see and do for the whole family: formal and informal gardens, of course, plus menagerie (the meerkats are gorgeous!), an exquisite 13th century church, play area, lake and arboretum. Meet at the tea room at 11:00 to plan single or group activities. £8.50 entrance fee, concessions £7.50 Contact Marianne as above.
Join Christine and others at Carluccio's in the Centre:MK from 10am for a full breakfast, a snack, or just a drink. You can still contact Jo at [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] for directions/encouragement.
Join me at Church House, Hughenden, HP14 4LA for one of their famous afternoon teas. A good variety of home-made cakes & local ice cream! Meet me there at 3pm. See https://www.hughendenparishchurch.org.uk/ChurchHouseTeas for full details. Please ring me on [Phone Number] or e-mail me at [Email] for further information or encouragement.
We're dining at the popular Nando's Portuguese peri-peri chicken restaurant on Redfield Way, Lenton, NG7 2UW. New menu at www.nandos.co.uk including vegetarian options. Reserve your place with Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] by 22nd. All welcome for this cheap and cheerful meal.
By popular request we are returning to the Thailand No.1 restaurant at 80-81 Bailgate, LN1 3AR (almost opposite Gordon Road, where there is a car park). Great food - menus on the website, various diets accommodated. All welcome, and of course you can bring a guest. It's essential to book with Jacquie no later than Saturday morning, 24th Aug, on [Phone Number] or [Email]. Hope to see you there.
As ever, we are at the Cowper Arms, Digswell. 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 a spot of encouragement to come and join us.
Frank, Magenta, Riff Raff and co return to the Royal Concert Hall. We have a block booking in the stalls for the Rocky Horror Show. Discounted tickets £34.50 each. Contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] to check availability. Don't dream it, be it!