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. Due to the uncertainty around COVID-19, please do check before travelling that the meeting is still going ahead. Please call [Phone Number] or email [Email] for details. Or please visit the East Midlands Mensa Facebook group for updates.
From the creators of the highly successful The Play That Goes Wrong, Groan Ups is a comedy following a class from 6 years old through school to adulthood. Venue is Nottingham Theatre Royal. Tickets £15.50 to £34.50. Discounts available for age 26 and under or groups of 10+. Contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] to express interest.
Avoiding the crowds at Lincoln's Christmas Market, join us online for coffee and chat for an hour or so. All very welcome, especially those from further away who are unable to meet up with the Lincoln group in person. Email Jacquie beforehand to request the Zoom link, on [Email].
Saturday 4th December marks the 40th anniversary of Peter joining Mensa. Join us at Kappad 21A High Street, High Wycombe HP11 2BE to celebrate with a Southern Indian meal. See https://www.kappadrestaurant.com/ for more information on the venue. Please contact me a few days before to confirm the meeting is going ahead and reserve your place on [Phone Number] or e-mail me at [Email]
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]
Join us at: Zapato Lounge, Welsh House, Market Square, NN1 2EB. Join the small, friendly group of regulars for a coffee or treat yourself to a full breakfast. Look for the Mblem on one of the tables at the front of the café. Contact me on [Phone Number] or [Email]
Join us for a drink and chat at the Vat & Fiddle pub on Queensbridge Road (adjacent to Castle Rock Brewery and near Nottingham railway station). We should be in the Goldings Room with a yellow Mblem on display. But please check this event is going ahead before setting off in case the weather or COVID or pub opening times change our plans! [Phone Number] or [Email]
We shall be meeting for a pre-Christmas meal at the Miller and Carter Steakhouse, 933 Loughborough Road, Rothley, LE7 7NJ. This restaurant is offering a special festive three course menu for £28.50, in addition to the regular menu. If you would like to attend this gathering, please let me know by 1st December. Please contact me on [Phone Number] or at [Email].
Meet for lunch, coffee/cake, or even both, at Beaurepaire, 52 King Street, Belper DE56 1PL. We'll hopefully have a room to ourselves on the second floor (steep stairs!), but ask for Helen. Lots of local car parking. Let me know by the weekend before so I can book a table. Contact Helen on [Email] or [Phone Number].
Join us for a wander round the Christmas stalls & food kiosks in the CMK shopping centre. Meet at 5.30pm by Oak Tree Court in Intu Contact [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number].
Our festive meal at The Cadland, High Road, Chilwell. 2 courses £16.49 or 3 courses £18.99. Pre-booking essential. Contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] for menu and to check availability.
Join our regular light-hearted discussion over lunch at the Adam & Eve Tavern on Lindum Hill (opposite Pottergate Arch). If there are restrictions in place, we'll switch to Zoom. Feeling seasonal this month, as we ponder 'What would I miss at Christmas if ...' All very welcome, but please contact Nicola by Friday 10th if you'll be attending, so she can book a table. Email n.watson77@yahoo.co.uk, or phone 07891 370197.
This month we will be at Mr Grundy's, Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3AD (part of the Georgian House Hotel). We've booked a separate room - ask for "Susan's Group". Come along to eat or just for a drink. Chef is happy to meet different dietary requirements, please contact in advance. Please let me know if you are thinking of coming. Contact Susan on [Email] or [Phone Number].
Join me for coffee at The Apple Orchard, High Street, West Wycombe, Bucks, HP14 3AG. https://www.theappleorchard.co.uk/coffee-shop Fascinating 16th century building, lovely food and good coffee. Please contact me a few days before to confirm the meeting is going ahead on [Phone Number] or e-mail me at [Email]
Celebrate the winter solstice by testing those brain cells! Log onto the East Midlands Mensa Facebook group where general knowledge questions will be posted followed by the answers later. Play on your own or with the family. Have a glass of mulled wine or mince pie to hand if you wish to get in the festive mood!
Join us for a chat on Zoom. It usually lasts an hour and twenty minutes but stay as little or as long as you like. Have your choice of refreshment to hand, and (optionally) some seasonal decorations in the background. New faces very welcome. Please contact me for the Zoom link and with any questions. Contact Susan on [Phone Number] or [Email]
Sorry, no event this month as it's a bank holiday. Restaurant suggestions welcome on [Phone Number] or [Email] for us to visit throughout 2022.
This month's East Midlands Treasure Hunt will be in Aylesbury, Bucks. Start time and a possible meal afterwards will depend on the Covid rules and the number of members interested. If you would like to take part, please let me know on [Phone Number] or e-mail me at [Email] as soon as possible. I will then let you know the detailed arrangements nearer the time.