Notts
Tue 3rd Dec - 7:00pm
Maxine Bates
Cinema 

A night out at Showcase Cinema, Redfield Way, Lenton, NG7 2UW. Please contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] beforehand so we can decide film and adjust meeting time if necessary. Option of dinner first if anyone interested. Plenty of free parking.

 Milton Keynes
Wed 4th Dec - 7:00pm
Jo Sidebottom
Pre-Christmas meal 

We're going out for dinner but haven't yet decided where. Contact me by 1st December to check the venue and let me know if you'd like to come - [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number].

 Letchworth
Thu 5th Dec - 8:00pm
Steve Thomas
FThOTM 

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.

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

Join us for a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and a natter at the Vat & Fiddle pub on Queensbridge Road. Near Nottingham railway station, tram and bus stops and free parking right outside. Look for yellow Mblem on table, possibly in main bar this month. New and old faces all welcome. Directions/encouragement from Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] if needed.

 Lincs
Fri 6th Dec - 12:30pm
Jacquie Harrison
Pub lunch 

The Old Angel Inn, 2 Wragby Road, Bardney, LN3 5XE, is our venue for an informal lunch. Large village pub, good food, car park. If you live in Lincoln, this is a chance to escape the Christmas Market chaos for a while! Weather permitting, we might go for a short walk nearby first - phone to check. Please contact Jacquie in advance, on [Phone Number] or [Email] .

 Letchworth
Sat 7th Dec - 7:30pm
Lyn Packman
Theatre Group 

A Christmas Concert with Tenors Unlimited at the Broadway Cinema. Tickets £21 or £18 concessions. If interested, please contact me on [Phone Number], [Phone Number] or email [Email].

 Northampton
Sun 8th Dec - 10:30am
Marianne Kendall
Brunch 

It's breakfast as usual at the Zapato Lounge, Welsh House, 2 Newland Walk NN1 2EB off Market Square in the town centre. We try to occupy one of the window seats either side of the entrance. After Pete's quiz, we'll have a new competition involving advertising slogans with a valuable prize for the winner! Contact Marianne on [Phone Number] or email: [Email] for help and encouragement.

 Bucks
Mon 9th Dec - 8:00pm
Dave Denholm
Indoor Games 

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]

 Notts
Thu 12th Dec - 7:30pm
Maxine Bates
Christmas Meal 

The Nottingham Mensa Christmas meal at The Cadland in Chilwell. 2 courses for £15.99 or 3 courses for £18.49. Please contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] for menu choices and to check availability. £5 deposit required.

 Letchworth
Sat 14th Dec - 12:00pm
Steve Thomas
Eat & Greet 

The final Eat & Greet event of 2019 takes place at the Broadway Art Gallery Café. This is above the Three Magnets pub in Leys Avenue and is accessible by lift or stairs from The Arcade. We are hoping to welcome those who don't often attend meetings. If interested, please call or send me a text on [Phone Number], or email [Email] to confirm.

 Lincoln
Sat 14th Dec - 12:00pm
Jacquie Harrison
Pub discussion 

Adam & Eve Tavern, 25 Lindum Road, LN2 1RT (opposite Pottergate arch). Second Saturday meeting, this month talking about "The best (or worst) present I have ever received" (not confined to Christmas presents). Pub food, decent ales, hot drinks, car park. All welcome. Find us in one of the side areas, Magazine on the table, or contact Jacquie for some encouragement on [Phone Number] or [Email] .

 Northants
Sat 14th Dec - 10:30am
Chris Hudson
Pub Walk 

Lovely mixed Hemplow Hills walk through parkland, bridle ways, woods and canal. Meet at 'The Wharf Inn', Welford. NN6 6HW (644 807) 10km (3 hrs) Drink afterwards at 1:30pm, at 'The Wharf'. For help or encouragement [Phone Number][Email]

 High Wycombe
Sun 15th Dec - 12:00pm
Val Hinkins
Pre-Christmas Thai meal 

Join me for a pre-Christmas Sunday lunch at Eat Thai, 14-15 Easton Street, High Wycombe, HP11 1NT. Find more details of the restaurant at https://www.eat-thai.co.uk/# I will need to book, so please contact Val on [Phone Number] or [Email] by Wednesday 4th December to let me know you are coming.

 High Wycombe
Sun 15th Dec - 2:30pm
Val Hinkins
Christmas Craft Market 

After lunch we will walk up to Wycombe Museum for their Christmas Craft Market. Musical entertainment and real life reindeer are promised as well as a selection of craft stalls. Entry charge not yet confirmed. If you are not coming to the meal first, please contact Val on [Phone Number] or [Email] so that we can arrange to meet.

 Leicester
Mon 16th Dec - 7:00pm
Haydn Starkie
Chinese Meal 

This year we will have a meal at the Shanghai Moon Chinese Restaurant, High Street, Leicester. The restaurant has always served excellent food when I eaten there before and is located opposite Shires Lane and the Highcross Centre. If you would like to come please let me know by 2nd December. You are welcome to bring a friend/partner. You can contact me on [Phone Number] or by email at [Email].

 Notts
Tue 17th Dec - 7:00pm
Peter Gault
Christmas Meal 

The Newark group are holding their Christmas meal at the Fox & Crown on Appletongate. £16.95 for 2 courses or £19.95 for 3 courses. Menu at www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/fox-and-crown. Reserve your place with Pete on [Phone Number] or [Email]. £10 deposit and menu choices needed in advance. All welcome!

 Derby
Wed 18th Dec - 7:30pm
Susan Graves
3WOTM 

Join us at 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. Christmas menu available. New faces especially welcome. Contact Susan on [Phone Number] or [Email] for directions and encouragement

 Beaconsfield
Fri 20th Dec - 10:30am
Val Hinkins
Coffee & Chat 

Join me at Jungs on the Broadway in Beaconsfield, HP9 2PD for relaxed conversation, cake and coffee. See http://www.hpjung.com/ for location and menu. 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]

 Herts
Fri 27th Dec - 8:00pm
Richard Allen
LFOTM 

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 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.

 Milton Keynes
Sun 29th Dec - 10:00am
Christine Howells
Breakfast 

Join Christine and others at Brown's on Midsummer Boulevard from 10am for a full breakfast, a snack, or just a drink. Contact [Email] for directions/encouragement.

 Barbican, London
Tue 31st Dec - 7:30pm
Richard Allen
Viennese Style New Year's Eve concert 

Yes, it's that time of year again - the annual trip to see out the old year at the Barbican! Join us for an evening of delightful music and a great atmosphere! We meet at the Sir John Oldcastle near Farringdon station (Wetherspoon's) at 5.30 for drinks and a meal and then head across to the Barbican for the concert. Further details from Richard on [Phone Number].