Harlestone
Thu 3rd Jan - 9.00pm
Ian Sargent
FThOTM 

We're off to the Fox & Hounds at Harlestone on Thursday 3rd January. If we're lucky we'll get one of the tables by the fire. Catch up with what everyone did over the festive season and takes bets on how long all the New Year resolutions will last. You will also be able to find out what the LocSec's next Moment of Madness is going to be! Look for the MENSA mag on one of the tables in the bar area from 9.00pm.

 Nottingham
Sat 5th Jan - 8.00pm
Mark Sloan
5OTM 

I'm unable to attend our first event of the year, but Mark Sloan has kindly agreed to host our regular pub social at the Vat & Fiddle on Queensbridge Road. Join him on Saturday 5th from 8.00pm for a drink and chat and maybe discuss New Year resolutions! Look for MENSA Magazine left of bar.

 Nottingham
Wed 9th Jan - 7.00pm
Paul Henchliffe
Chicks & Flicks 

On Wednesday 9th Paul Henchliffe hosts our "Chicks & Flicks" event. Meet at 7.00pm inside the doors to the Cornerhouse. From there we'll dine at Nando's chicken restaurant - veggie options available - before watching a film at Cineworld. You are welcome to join us for either part of the evening although an idea of numbers would be appreciated to help table reservation and the Orange Wednesday 2-4-1 cinema offer. Contact Paul on [Phone Number] or [Email].

 Hitchin
Thu 10th Jan - 8.15pm
Richard Allen
2ThOTM 

On Thursday 10th January we'll have our regular first Thursday of the month meeting (except that it's actually the second Thursday for this month only to give you all time to sober up after New Year!) at the Millstream, Cambridge Road, Hitchin. Good food and good beer both available! Call me for more details and encouragement . The pub is about ten minutes' walk from the railway station and is also handy for local bus routes. See you around 8.15pm.

 Hertfordshire
Sat 12th Jan - 10.30am
Richard Allen
Country walk 

Beat the January blues with a bracing country walk in delightful Hertfordshire countryside. Meet at Watton-at-Stone station at 10.30am on Saturday 12th January for a five mile walk, then a pub lunch. The station is served by hourly trains from Kings Cross and Hertford North to Stevenage.

 Milton Keynes
Wed 16th Jan - 8.00pm
Jo Sidebottom
3WOTM 

As we are away for New Year, there will be no First Thursday at Starbucks in January, so hope to see you at The Old Beams from 8.00pm on Wednesday 16th January. We don't know exactly where we'll get a table, so look out for the Mblem. If you're definitely planning to come, please let me know as it will help us to grab the right sized table, but don't let that put you off deciding on the spur of the moment - you'll still be welcome.

 Derby
Wed 16th Jan - 7.30pm
Merry Metcalf
3WOTM 

For those that can get into Derby we have our usual 3rd Wednesday meeting on the 16th January at the Standing Order; please contact Nick at [Email] or on [Phone Number] for directions/encouragement.

 Paulerspury
Thu 17th Jan - 8.00pm
Ian Sargent
Roadshow 

Apologies to everyone for the cancellation of the November Roadshow at short notice - several other things cropped up after the date was set resulting in several of the regulars being elsewhere. Assuming that unexpected events don't also overtake this one, the January Roadshow, on the 17th from 8.00pm, goes back to Paulerspury and the popular Barley Mow pub. A MENSA mag will give away our position near the bar.

 Lincoln
Sat 19th Jan - 12.30pm
Jacquie Harrison
Lunch and Museum 

In January, it would be great to meet you for lunch or just coffee at the Drill Hall on Saturday 19th at 12.30pm - there is sometimes live music in the cafe but the programme is not out as I type. We then plan to go onto the Collection for a browse. For directions/encouragement or just to let me know to look out for you please ring me. All very welcome.

 Luton
Sat 19th Jan - 7.30pm
Les Draper Eames
Eating Meeting 

This month an eating meeting on Saturday 19th and, after chopping and changing ideas, I have stuck with Dave's original suggestion and we're going for English for a change. We will be meeting at 7.30pm in the bar at The Brache Travel Inn, Osborne Rd, Luton, LU1 3HJ off Gypsy Lane. We will be moving into the restaurant about 8.30pm. It is a Beefeater, but has veggie options. Please ring or email to book your place by Wednesday 16th. Mobile on the night is [Phone Number].

 Ripley
Mon 21st Jan - 7.00pm
Merry Metcalf
At Home 

I'll be having my own 'at home' meeting on Monday 21st January in Butterley Park, Ripley, with the option of chat, food and board games but please call to let me know you're coming so I can organise parking. If you want some encouragement to attend your first meeting or just want to say hello, then please call or email me.

 Hertingfordbury
Fri 25th Jan - 8.00pm
Richard Allen
LFOTM 

On the last Friday, 25th January, join Gwen and me at the White Horse, Hertingfordbury from 8.00pm, to unwind at the end of the month. Good food and beer available and interesting and stimulating conversation guaranteed! Look for the Mag/Mblem. Hertingfordbury is about 20 minutes' walk from Hertford North station.

 Langley Mill
Sat 26th Jan - 7.00pm
Maxine Bates
Australia Day 

Saturday 26th is Australia Day so join Andy and me at home in Langley Mill from 7.00pm for an Australian themed party. Wear a cork hat, play a didgeridoo, bring a cuddly koala, eat Vegemite, listen to Australian music, have a bonzer time! Please contact us to help with buffet catering. BYOB

 Long Clawson
Sat 26th Jan - 7.30pm
Sue Watford
A meal at Ruth's 

Can I persuade you to come along to Ruth's in Long Clawson (Vale of Belvoir) at 7.30pm on Saturday 26th January? This is slightly different from our usual last Saturday meal in a pub. The venue is Sherbrooke Farm, and we have a room to ourselves in the farmhouse. The meal is a good old English 3-course home-cooked meal with a limited choice of menu: roast beef, coq au vin, steak and kidney pie or vegetarian (there is usually a good choice of first and third courses). The cost - regardless of choice of meal - is around £11.00. You need to bring your own drink. As I have to let Ruth have numbers and menu choices early in the week (so she can do the shopping!), can you please let me know your choice of menu by Monday 22nd at the latest if you would like to come.

 Widmerpool
Tue 29th Jan - 7.30pm
Maxine Bates
Postcode Pubcrawl 

Our regular "Postcode Pubcrawl" event falls on Tuesday 29th and coincides with my birthday. I'll be going for a celebratory meal at The Pullman Inn, Station Road, Widmerpool in the NG12 area. Do join me! The building used to be the railway station and is now a pub/restaurant with a rail theme. It is located near both the A606 and A46. Choose 1, 2 or 3 courses from the a la carte menu, or opt for a set menu of 3 courses with coffee for £20. Please reserve your place with me by 22nd.