Letchworth
Thu 1st Dec - 8:00pm
Richard Allen
FThOTM 

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 for more details and encouragement.

 Milton Keynes
Sat 3rd Dec - 3:00pm
Jo Sidebottom
T@3 

Our first event in December is T@3 on Saturday 3rd in the restaurant at Dobbie's Garden Centre in Fenny Stratford. We'll be there from 3pm, probably in the conservatory area at the back.

 Burton On Trent
Sat 3rd Dec - 11:00am
Maxine Bates
Llama experience 

As well as the official 'alphabet events' around the East Midlands region I'm organising my own. Which led me to find a Llama experience at National Forest Llama Treks in Burton On Trent (DE13 8ED) just off the A38. An hour long session includes a talk about the llamas, feeding, grooming, a short trek and chance to look at their other small animals followed by coffee and cakes. The cost is £10 per person and all ages welcome. I've booked the 11.00am session on Saturday 3rd. Numbers are limited and nearly sold out as soon as I advertised the event online (see, there are perks to belonging to our Facebook group!) but do contact me to check availability if interested. If it's fun I may look at us doing a half day llama trek in the spring/summer.

 Nottingham
Mon 5th Dec - 8:00pm
Maxine Bates
5OTM 

From 8.00pm on Monday 5th we'll be having our monthly get together at the Vat & Fiddle pub on Queensbridge Road (near Nottingham railway station). Whether you are full of festive spirit or feeling bah humbug you are welcome to join us for a drink and chat. We're usually in the Goldings Room to left of the bar and a yellow Mblem will be on the table. Why not give us a try? Nottingham Mensa

 Nottingham
Thu 8th Dec - 7:30pm
Maxine Bates
Christmas meal 

Christmas meal

At 7.30pm on Thursday 8th we're at the Cadland in Chilwell for the Christmas meal. Pre-booking is essential so contact me to check availability or to see the menu. It's £13.49 for 2 courses or £15.99 for 3 courses.

 Letchworth
Thu 8th Dec - 8:00pm
Richard Allen
L is for Letchworth Garden City Brewery 

Alphabet Event - L

L is for Letchworth Garden City Brewery

We're meeting at Hertfordshire's newest brewery on Thursday 8th December at 8.00pm - to prove we can organise a booze-up in a brewery! The Letchworth Garden City Brewery is on The Wynd, between the two main streets of Station Road and Leys Avenue and is about a five minute walk from the station. Call me for further details and encouragement.

 Derby
Thu 8th Dec - 7:30pm
Maxine Bates
Christmas Dinner 

Christmas Dinner

Our regular event at The Cadland in Chilwell becomes the Nottingham Mensa Christmas meal on 8th December. £13.49 for 2 courses or £15.99 for 3 courses. Contact Maxine for menu and to book. Fiver deposit required.

 Amersham
Fri 9th Dec - 10:30am
Val Hinkins
Mornig coffee 

Meet me from 10:30am onwards on Friday 9th December for a morning of informal conversation and coffee. This month we are visiting the Costa Coffee Shop, 35-37, Sycamore Road, Amersham, Bucks. HP6 5EQ.

 Lincoln
Sat 10th Dec - 12:05pm
Christine Howells
Pub discussion 

Meet at 'Adam and Eve' on Lindum Hill on Saturday 10th, we're usually in the alcove, MBlem on table. Friendly discussion on, "How much should society organise itself around religious festivals, Christian or otherwise?" starts at around 12.30, food available, free parking.

 Milton Keynes
Sun 11th Dec - 10:00am
Jo Sidebottom
Sunday breakfast 

We return to our new venue of Brown's, next to Jury's Inn on Midsummer Boulevard, for breakfast on Sunday 11th. Join us from 10am for a full breakfast, a snack, or just a drink.

 Great Missenden
Sun 11th Dec - 12:15pm
Val Hinkins
Tapas Lunch 

At 12:15pm on Sunday 11th December we will meet for lunch at Origins at the White Lion on Great Missenden High Street, HP16 0AL. Origins describes itself as both a vibrant wine and cocktail bar serving light international tapas in a sophisticated environment and an oasis of civilization on a busy high street. See www.originswinebar.co.uk/Menus.aspx for further details. It is very popular so I will need to book us a table. Please let me know by Wednesday 30th November if you want to join us.

 Great Missenden
Sun 11th Dec - 2:00pm
Val Hinkins
Craft Fair 

After lunch we will move on to Missenden Abbey's Christmas Craft Fair, HP16 0BD. This features Christmas craft stalls, festive food and drink, fun activities for kids, Thomas Ball Children's Cancer Fund tombola, charity raffle as well as free entry and parking. If you are not joining us for lunch first, look out for me at the entrance around 2pm.

 Flackwell Heath
Mon 12th Dec - 8:00pm
Val Hinkins
Board games 

Join Dave and Alison at their home in Flackwell Heath for a relaxed evening of indoor board games. Arrive for an 8pm start on Monday 12th December. Please contact Dave on [Email] or [Phone Number] for directions and to let him know which games you would like to play. For further details or encouragement contact me.

 Leicester
Mon 19th Dec - 8:00pm
Paul Coulson
Christmas Curry 

Christmas Dinner

Our normal 4th Monday of the Month will be on the 3rd Monday of the month, 19th Dec., and will - as if by magic! - transform itself into the traditional Leicester Christmas Curry! We'll head back again to the Mem Saab in Highcross so booking is essential.

 Derby
Wed 21st Dec - 7:30pm
Maxine Bates
3WOTM 

On Wednesday 21st we're at the Standing Order on Irongate in the city centre. Wetherspoons don't appear to be taking prebookings for Christmas meals this year although say they will be offering a festive menu. So come along from 7.30pm until late for food and/or a drink. Look for a yellow Mblem on a long table at the rear of the pub.

 Lincoln
Wed 28th Dec - 7:00pm
Christine Howells
Eating meeting 

Our, now annual, mid-festivities meal, opportunity to show off your Christmas jumper/braces/shoes .. will take place at Vincenzo's, West Street, Lincoln, on Wednesday 28th at 7.00pm. Please book with me by 18th if possible, thanks

 Langley Mill
Sat 31st Dec - 8:00pm
Maxine Bates
New Year's Eve party 

Our final event of the year is a New Year's Eve party from 8.00pm on Saturday 31st at my home in Langley Mill. Come and help me celebrate the end of 2016 and start of 2017. I'll provide a buffet, music and décor but please bring whatever you would like to drink. Some floor space still available for anyone wishing to stay overnight. We may surface in time for brunch on New Year's Day!

 London
Sat 31st Dec - 5:30pm
Richard Allen
New Year's Eve concert 

Viennese style New Year's Eve concert at the Barbican, London

This will be the twelfth year we've been going and it remains as enjoyable as ever. If you're interested, please drop me a line or give me a call as tickets sell fast. We meet at a nearby Wetherspoon's for a drink and a meal at 5.30 and then walk to the Barbican, which is about ten minutes' walk. The concert finishes at about 10, so you can get to any celebrations you may have planned!