Stevenage
Every Fri - evening
Richard Allen
Cinema 

Helen goes to the cinema (Cineworld) in Stevenage Leisure Park on Friday evenings. With 16 screens there is usually plenty of choice! If you wish to join her please call her on [Phone Number] or [Phone Number].

 Milton Keynes & Bedford
Sat 2nd Dec - 10.30am
Jo Sidebottom
Pottery Café 

Have a go at painting your own piece of pottery (prices start from £5) in CMK's pottery café. For details see www.paintmepottery.co.uk Please let me know by Thursday 30th if possible if you plan to come along.

 Lincoln
Sun 3rd Dec - 1.00pm
Jacquie Harrison
Coffee and Walk 

Meet us in the new coffee shop at Gibralter Point visitor centre for snacks/coffee and then a walk to part of the reserve. Binoculars if available and warm clothing a good idea. Family friendly meeting - if the weather bad, indoor observation terrace is new.

 Northampton
Mon 4th Dec - 7.30pm
Ian Sargent
Curry Night 

Meet in the Malt Shovel at 7.30pm for a drink before a short trip up the road to the Indian restaurant at 8.00pm (English menu available). Advance booking preferred to book a large enough table.

 Nottingham
Tue 5th Dec - 8.00pm
Maxine Bates
5OTM 

Join me for a festive drink at the Vat & Fiddle pub on Queensbridge Road as I dash between Penrith and New Zealand! Look for the yellow Mblem on a table.

 High Wycombe & Amersham
Thu 7th Dec - 8.00pm
Alistair Blackett
Thai Meal 

We visit Anong Thai at 256 Desborough Road, High Wycombe. Call me for directions/encouragement etc., ideally by Tue 5 Dec, on [Phone Number]. Limited transport available from central High Wycombe.

 Royston
Thu 7th Dec - 12.15pm
Richard Allen
FThOTM 

Regular first Thursday of the month meeting at the Old Bull, High Street, Royston. Good food and good beer both available! Call Dan Ormsby on [Phone Number] or Richard on [Phone Number] for more details and encouragement. The pub is about ten minutes' walk from the railway station and is also handy for local bus routes.

 Milton Keynes & Bedford
Thu 7th Dec - 8.00pm
Jo Sidebottom
FTh: Movable Feast 

Join us at L&K in the Theatre District. Reasonably priced Las Vegas style buffet on Thursdays - newly opened but well-reviewed on MKWeb. Booking essential by Tuesday 5th.

 Hitchin
Tue 12th Dec - 7.30pm
Richard Allen
Christmas Pub Meal 

Yes, it's THAT time of year again, so come and help us celebrate the Festive Season at the Three Moor Hens, Hitchin. Please note that as the pub gets very busy, we need to book in advance, so please let Helen know no later than Tuesday 6th December that you're coming.

 Little Wymondley
Wed 13th Dec - 8.30pm
Richard Allen
Pub Quiz 

We compete at the monthly quiz at the Plume of Feathers, Little Wymondley. Why not come and join the fun? Food available. Little Wymondley village is served by bus 101 (Luton - Hitchin - Stevenage). Ring Helen on [Phone Number] or Richard on [Phone Number] for further details and encouragement!

 Nottingham
Wed 13th Dec - 7.00pm prompt!
Maxine Bates
"Chicks & Flicks" night 

Meet at 7.00pm prompt inside doors to Cornerhouse in city centre for a meal at Nando's chicken restaurant then a film at Cineworld. Please contact Paul on [Phone Number] or [Email] so a table can be reserved.

 Kettering
Thu 14th Dec - 9.00pm
Ian Sargent
2ThOTM Pub 

The last meeting of the year at The Dusty Fox in Harlestone. Take a break from the stress of your Christmas preparations and join us for a chat. Look for the Mensa mag.

 Lincoln
Sat 16th Dec - 1.00pm
Jacquie Harrison
Eastern Lunch 

A relief from Christmas shopping. Join us for an inexpensive oriental buffet lunch and chat at the Laughing Buddha buffet on Silver Street, Lincoln. Please let me know by 15th if you hope to attend, on [Phone Number]. All welcome.

 Derby Doings
Wed 20th Dec - 7.30pm
Bernie Briggs
3WOTM 

Everyone welcome to the last Derby meeting of the year. Possible special guest appearance by Mr. Rich as Winston Churchill/Groucho Marx/Santa Claus/all three. A sight not to be missed. Cheap drinks and food to add to the merriment. More info on [Phone Number] or [Email]

 Milton Keynes & Bedford
Wed 20th Dec - 8.00pm
Jo Sidebottom
3WOTM 

Continuing our new venue, the Suffolk Punch at Heelands, Saxon Street, just below H3 (beside Novotel) - drive into Heelands and approach from back. Real ales/good value food - look for Mblem in lounge bar on right. Contact Jo at [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] for directions/encouragement for any of these events.

 Nottingham
Thu 28th Dec - 7.30pm
Maxine Bates
Twixmas 

Stuff the turkey sandwiches! Join Paul instead for a post-Christmas celebration at the Roebuck (Wetherspoons) on St James Street, Nottingham. Either come for a meal or just a drink and a chat. Look for the yellow Mblem on the table, contact Paul (see 13th Dec) for directions.

 Nottingham
Mon 29th Jan - 8.00pm
ADVANCE NOTICE: Rocky Horror Show 

Rocky finally returns to the Theatre Royal, Nottingham. I've 20 tickets in front stalls. £24 each. Book with me on [Phone Number] or [Email]. First come first served!