Nottingham
Sat 5th Jan - 8.00pm
Maxine Bates
5OTM 

Our first event of the year will be a new members night from 8.00pm on Saturday 5th at the Vat & Fiddle pub on Queensbridge Road near Nottingham railway station. If you've never been to one of our social events why not come along and find out what you've been missing, suggest future activities and find out the benefits of Mensa membership? We'll be in the Golding's Room to the left of the bar. Pop in briefly or stay all evening. There's a range of real ale on offer (from the adjacent Castle Rock brewery) as well as good value soft drinks.

 Beeston
Thu 10th Jan - 7.30pm
Maxine Bates
Natter & nosh 

On Thursday 10th it's our "natter & nosh" event at the Beekeeper pub/restaurant on Meadow Lane in Beeston. Join us any time from 7.30pm to closing for a meal or just a drink accompanied by conversation. Find us on our regular table near the food order point at the end of the bar. There will be a yellow Mblem on the table.

 High Wycombe
Thu 10th Jan - 7:30pm
Val Hinkins
Eating meeting 

Start 2013 by joining me for an informal meal at ASK, High Wycombe High Street on Thursday 10th at 7:30pm. Bring any ideas or suggestions for future meetings. If you can, please let me know you are coming by Sunday 6th so that I can book a table. You will still be welcome if you just arrive on the night.

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

Thursday 10th from 8.15pm: Not FThOTM - as the First Thursday is so close to New Year, I've moved it back a week so we've got something to help beat the January blues! As ever, we're 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.

 Lincoln
Sat 12th Jan - 12.05pm
Christine Howells
2SaOTM 

Our popular pub discussions continue on Saturday 12th, 12.05-2.00pm at the Adam & Eve on Lindum Hill, Lincoln. This month the topic is 'How do we impose social boundaries?' and undoubtedly more general chat will follow. Do join us for lunch or just a drink. Contact me for encouragement.

 Milton Keynes
Sun 13th Jan - 10.15am
Jo Sidebottom
Sunday breakfast 

Sunday breakfast will be at 10.15am on Sunday 13th at Wetherspoon's on Midsummer Boulevard West, next to Chiquito's and not far up from the railway station (NOT the other Lloyds/Wetherspoons nearer the shopping centre and next to Jurys Inn). Come for a full breakfast, a snack, or just a drink - look for the Mblem on a table.

 Watford
Mon 14th Jan - 8.00pm
Ros Groves
My favourite things... 

Monday 14th at 8.00pm: Watford - My favourite things... bring something of sentiment and share (Ros Groves will be hosting). This was a really interesting event last year with a few nice surprises! Please let me know if you plan on attending and I can let you have Ros' address. Please bring the usual small amount of nibbles/crisps etc.

 Derby
Wed 16th Jan - 7.30pm
Maxine Bates
3WOTM 

We have two opportunities for eating, drinking and socialising this month. Our regular get together at the Standing Order on Irongate in the city centre falls on Wednesday 16th. Join us any time from 7.30pm for food or just a drink. We'll be on one of the long tables in the low ceiling area at the rear of the pub with a yellow Mblem on display. Phone Maxine on [Phone Number] if you need directions or parking suggestions.

 Ilkeston
Fri 18th Jan - 7.30pm
Maxine Bates
At Home/Early Burns 

Susan and Mark are once again inviting us to their home in Ilkeston from 7.30pm on Friday 18th. Come and spend a relaxing evening with old and new friends whilst enjoying an early Burns Night celebration with haggis, neeps and tatties on offer. Bring whatever you want to drink and any other nibbles if you wish. Please phone them on [Phone Number] for directions and to help catering.

 Aylesbury
Sat 19th Jan - 11.00am
Val Hinkins
Museum 

On Saturday 19th we are going to Aylesbury to see "A Lasting Impression: prints from the Museum collections". This exhibition contains original prints of Buckinghamshire people and places and displays a wide range of print making techniques. Meet me at the County Museum on Church Street at 11.00am. Afterwards we will either relax in the Museum café or find somewhere else to eat in Aylesbury. No need to book, but if you want any further information or encouragement, please contact me.

 Bedford
Tue 22nd Jan - 8.00pm
Jo Sidebottom
Vietnamese eating meeting 

On Tuesday 22nd we will be eating out in Bedford, at a newish Vietnamese restaurant, Que Huong in St Mary's Street. We will meet at 8.00pm but please let me know by Sunday 20th if you plan to come so that I can book a table.

 Lenton
Wed 23rd Jan - 7.00pm
Maxine Bates
Cinema night 

It's a long time since we've watched a film so we're going to Showcase Cinema in Lenton (on A52 near Queen's Medical Centre) on Wednesday 23rd. I'm advertising a meeting time of 7.00pm but please contact me in advance for cinema listings so we can decide what to see and adjust timings if necessary. There should be enough of us to get the Orange 2-4-1 offer making this a cheap night out.

 Leicester
Thu 24th Jan - 8.00pm
Paul Coulson
4ThOTM 

It turns out that my New Year's resolution this year is to move the regular Third Thursday of the Month meeting to the Fourth Thursday. (I thought it was going to be something about cutting down on the cake, but it turns out I was mistaken!). Everything else remains the same, so we'll be meeting at The Craddock in at 8.00pm on Thursday 24th where we can compare what we all had for Christmas ("Socks again? Me too!").

 Digswell
Fri 25th Jan - 8.00pm
Richard Allen
LFOTM 

Friday 25th from 8.00pm: Digswell (by Welwyn North Station) LFOTM - we'll be at the Cowper Arms. Call me for more details and encouragement. The pub is next to the railway station, which is served by stopping trains from Kings Cross to Cambridge and Peterborough.

 Hunton Bridge
Mon 28th Jan - 8.00pm
David Seddon
Pub meeting 

Monday 28th at 8.00pm: pub meeting - King's Head, Bridge Road, Hunton Bridge WD4 8RE. We usually meet upstairs in the 'gallery' area furthest from the bar. The pub is easy to find from the dual carriageway (A41 Watford Road). From Watford turn right at the traffic lights, over the small bridge and then on the right. Look for the magazine or ask at the bar. New members are warmly welcomed.

 Nottingham
Tue 29th Jan - 7.30pm
Maxine Bates
Eating meeting 

Our regular "eating meeting" falls on Tuesday 29th and we're going for a meal at 7.30pm at Miller's Barn at Phoenix Park, near park and ride and M1 J26. 2 courses cost £11.29 or 3 courses £13.29 or choose from their a la carte menu. Reserve your place by 25th please.

 Alford
Sun 3rd Feb - 3.00pm
Christine Howells
Teatime Thinking 

** Note: Date changed to 3rd February from 27th January **

More talking at my house over tea and cakes on Sunday 3rd Feb, 3.00-5.00pm. This time of a philosophical bent with the wide-ranging topic of 'Liberty'. No previous knowledge required, everyone can join in. Contact me for directions.

 Spilsby
Sun 3rd Feb - 5.45pm
Christine Howells
Indian meal 

** Note: Date changed to 3rd February from 27th January **

This will be followed by another foray to the Charm Spice Indian restaurant in Spilsby for an eating meeting on Sunday 3rd Feb, 5.45pm. Everyone welcome but please would you book with me by Friday 25th, thanks.