This is our monthly meeting at the Three Magnets, in Leys Avenue. This is one of the main shopping streets of Letchworth, and is a short walk from the railway station, which is served by frequent trains between London and Cambridge.Please call or text Steve on [Phone Number], or email [Email] for further information and encouragement.
Bring a picnic to lovely Bramcote Hills Park (NG9 3JT). Free parking. Chance to explore the walled garden, tree trail, play area or take a short stroll to the Hemlock Stone and views from a trig point. Children and teddy bears very welcome! Please contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] for meeting point and to confirm this event is going ahead in case of wet weather.
Please join Dave and Alison online for a relaxed and informal Sunday afternoon of board games and chat. All members and friends are welcome. We play most Sundays using www.boardgamearena.com and Jitsi for chat. Further details are on the main Mensa web site. For more information please contact Dave a few days beforehand. Either telephone him on [Phone Number] or e-mail to [Email]
For those who have never been to a professional cricket match: Northants Steelbacks v Essex Eagles in the Royal London Cup. Advance tickets from just £2 for this 1-day game. Meet at the County Ground's Abington Avenue entrance. Contact me on [Phone Number] or [Email]
NOTE NEW VENUE AND TIME! Join us at "Park Life Cafe", inside Belper River Gardens, just off the A6. https://m.facebook.com/parklifecafeswisstearooms/. Plenty of parking, walks, river views, boats for hire. Light lunches, including vegetarian/vegan options, cakes, icecream, hot/soft drinks etc. Dog and wheelchair friendly. Booking not essential but helpful; contact Helen on [Phone Number] or [Email]. ♿
Join me on a river trip from Higginson Park, Marlow, SL7 2AE to Temple Lock and back, £8.50 pp. See Short Trips - Salter's Steamers (salterssteamers.co.uk) for details. Then enjoy an informal lunch in Marlow. Please contact me on [Phone Number] or e-mail me at [Email] to let me know you are coming.
Join us for food and/or drink and a good natter at The Cadland, High Road, Chilwell, NG9 5EG. We have a large table reserved, usually to right of area as you enter the pub from the car park. Contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] or just turn up on the night. New faces and non-member guests welcome. ♿
Our regular meeting at the Adam & Eve Tavern. This month's topic: 'The reasonable man adapts himself to the world. The unreasonable man persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.(G.B. Shaw)' All welcome. Car park, food, decent ales. We have to book, so please contact me by Friday 12th if you hope to come. Email [Email] or telephone [Phone Number].
Country walk. Jurassic Way, farmland and disused railway. Meet at 'The Red Lion' Stockwell Lane, Hellidon, Daventry NN11 6LG (516 582) OS 206. 6.5km (2 hrs 10 mins). Drink afterwards at 12.45 at 'The Red Lion' Stockwell Lane, Hellidon. NN11 6LG. For help or encouragement [Phone Number], [Email]
Join us for a sociable wander around the free Ilkeston Heritage and Classic Vehicle Show which is in Ilkeston Market Place> and surrounding streets. See classic and sports cars, motorbikes, scooters, lorries, buses, tractors and steam engines. Family friendly. Meet outside St Mary's Church (DE7 5HY). Please let me know if you are thinking of coming so I can look out for you. Contact Susan on [Email] or [Phone Number].
Join me for our usual convivial third Monday of the month gathering at the welcoming Cradock Arms, 201 Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3TT. The pub serves real ales, hot drinks and food if you want it. You are welcome to bring a friend or partner. Look out for the Mblem or Magazine. If you need any directions or encouragement, please contact me on [Phone Number] or at [Email].
Join us in the foyer of Jury's Inn Hotel on Midsummer Boulevard as we discuss the next book in our series. Contact [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] for more details.
This month we will be at Mr Grundy's, Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3AD (part of the Georgian House Hotel, entrance round the back). We have a separate room booked - ask for "Susan's Group". Come along to eat or just for a drink. Pub food and separate pizza menu available. Please let me know if you are thinking of coming. Wheelchair accessible. Contact Susan on [Email] or [Phone Number].
Ladies are invited to my home in Langley Mill (NG16 4AW) for an evening of fun and laughter. Anne-Marie will be showcasing her lovely range of Tropic skincare, bodycare and make up. No obligation to buy. Free mini-facials on offer. Soft/hot drinks, wine and nibbles provided or BYOB. Please RSVP for directions and so we have an idea of numbers. [Phone Number] or [Email]
Join me for coffee and chat at Magnolia park, Valley Road, Hughenden Valley, High Wycombe HP14 4LA https://www.facebook.com/Magnoliaparkwycombe/ Free car park. 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]
Join us for a fun treasure trail around the market town of Winslow (between Buckingham and MK). Contact me beforehand for meeting point so I can bring enough copies - [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number].
A 3-4 mile stroll through the north Northants countryside. Meet in the car park at Twywell Hills & dales Nature Reserve, accessed from the A510 or Junction 11of the A14, a few miles east of Kettering. A circular walk with a pub stop half-way for refreshments. Contact me on [Phone Number] or [Email]
Join us for a great lunch at Olé Olé, a large, well established Spanish tapas restaurant at The Lawn, near Lincoln Castle. Large car park nearby. All welcome, and you can bring a guest, but I'll need to book so please let me know by Tuesday 16th. Email [Email] or telephone [Phone Number].
As ever, we are at the Cowper Arms, Digswell (next to Welwyn North station) from 8 pm. The restriction on numbers has been relaxed, but if you want to come, please can you call me on [Phone Number] by Friday 19th August to avoid disappointment, as it does get busy there on Friday nights.
A virtual meet-up for those who don't - or do! - come to our meetings in person. Old and new friends very welcome, regardless of where you live. Bring your own coffee and a cup or two of conversation! Please email me in advance on [Email] and I will send the Zoom link.
A taste of American cuisine at Frankie & Benny's, Giltbrook Retail Park, NG16 2TP. See menu at www.frankieandbennys.com/menu and book your place with Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] by 26th. ♿