Milton Keynes
Thu 3rd Jul - 8:00pm
Jo Sidebottom
First Thursday is at our now regular venue of Jury's Inn on Midsummer Boulevard, on 3rd July, from 8 pm. Look out for the Mblem in either the foyer or the bar - most likely the foyer as it's quieter. Parking is a bit busy around Jury's and The Hub, so we usually try and get in across the road and then walk through the underpass.
Hitchin
Thu 3rd Jul - 8:15pm
Richard Allen
Our regular first Thursday of the month meeting is 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. Sadly, there are now very few evening buses in the area.
Nottingham
Sat 5th Jul - 8:00pm
Maxine Bates
It's holiday season with members spending their time and money elsewhere so just our regular offerings this month. As usual we'll be at the Vat & Fiddle on Queensbridge Road from 8.00 pm on Saturday 5th. The pub is near the railway station and close to Broad Marsh bus station and has free parking right outside. Look for the yellow Mblem to left of bar. New faces are always welcome.
Guilsborough
Sat 5th Jul - 11:00am
Ian Sargent
Walk
We're going for a walk on Saturday 5th July. The starting point is the Ward Arms, High Street, Guilsborough (plenty of on-street car parking). Then we'll set off for a 5 mile ramble round Hollowell Reservoir. The walk is fairly easy going, with just a few stiles to negotiate. Back at Guilsborough we'll call in at the pub for lunch, so bring a change of footwear. As this is dependant on reasonable weather please give me a call beforehand if you're thinking of coming along.
Nottingham
Wed 9th Jul - 7:00pm
Paul Henchliffe
Chicks and Flicks
On Wednesday 9th Paul is hosting our "Chicks & Flicks" event. We meet at 7.00 pm prompt inside the doors to the Cornerhouse in the city centre before dining at Nando's Portuguese chicken restaurant (veggie options too) then watching a film at Cineworld. If we can't agree on a film we sometimes split into two groups. To help table reservation and for film choices contact Paul on
[Phone Number] or
[Email] .
Harlestone
Thu 10th Jul - 9:00pm
Ian Sargent
Our Harlestone meeting this month is on Thursday 10th July, which is a week later than normal due to holidays. As always, the Fox & Hounds in Harlestone is the venue and a Mensa magazine on one of the tables in the bar area will show you where we are. We'll be there at 9.00pm.
High Wycombe
Sun 13th Jul - 2:30pm
Val Hinkins
Water Mill and Walk
Pann Mill Open Day 11.00 am - 5.00 pm.
Sunday 13th July is National Mills Day, so come to Pann Mill in High Wycombe. See www.pannmill.org.uk for further information and directions.
Water Trail - a gentle waterside walk starts from Pann Mill on the Rye at 2.30 pm. Excellent tea and cakes at the Mill afterwards. Leave a message for Val on [Phone Number] or [Email] so I know to look out for you.
Derby
Wed 16th Jul - 7:30pm
Merry Metcalf
Writing this in May means I have no idea what the weather's like now that you're reading this in July. Hopefully we're all enjoying clear blue skies and warm sunshine, or maybe summer's been and gone and we're already into autumn, who knows? Well, at least I know one thing, there's a warm welcome awaiting you at our "3rd Wednesday" at the Standing Order in Derby on the 16th this month, so why not join the crowd any time from 7.30pm for a meal or just a drink or even just to pop in to say hello. Just look for the yellow Mblem on one of the tables at the back. Please contact me for directions and encouragement.
Milton Keynes
Wed 16th Jul - 8:00pm
Jo Sidebottom
Our Third Wednesday meeting at the Old Beams in Shenley Lodge is on 16th July. 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. See
www.mcmullens.co.uk for location and menu details. You can eat or not, as you wish - their food is quite good and reasonably priced.
Hertfordshire
Sun 20th Jul - 10:30am
Richard Allen
Country walk and pub lunch
Join us for a nine mile circular walk in the quiet Hertfordshire countryside from Breachwood Green (between Luton and Stevenage). We will stop for a pub lunch mid-way. The nearest stations are Luton, Luton Airport Parkway and Hitchin and pick-ups can be arranged. Call me for further details and encouragement.
Middle Claydon
Sun 20th Jul - 2:00pm
Ralph Thomas
National Trust Visit
The July N.T. visit is to Claydon House at Middle Claydon near Buckingham, meeting at the car park of Claydon House. If you would like to join me for a pub lunch beforehand could you let me know in advance on
[Phone Number] so that I can book a table.
Paulerspury
Thu 24th Jul - 8:00pm
Ian Sargent
Roadshow
The Roadshow meeting goes back to Paulerspury, which is very easy to get to if you're anywhere near the A5. The Barley Mow pub is the venue and you'll find us in the seating area to the far right of the bar. Look for the Mensa mag sometime after 8.00pm.
Hertingfordbury
Fri 25th Jul - 8:00pm
Richard Allen/Gwen Jones
Join us once again at the White Horse, Hertingfordbury, to unwind at the end of the month. Food and an interesting range of beer available and interesting and stimulating conversation guaranteed! Look for the Mag/Mblem. Hertingfordbury is about 20 minutes' walk from Hertford North station. Contact Gwen on [Phone Number] or me for further details and encouragement.
Please note that this is a change of venue from that published in Empress and the Mensa mag. This meeting is now at the White Horse.
Rutland
Sat 26th Jul - 2:00pm
Sue Watford
Lyddington Bede Houses
This month, a visit to the Lyddington Bede Houses. Although food may be involved somewhere along the line - if not in the coffee shop at the Bede Houses, then maybe in a local bar/restaurant somewhere. Lyddington lies a few miles south of Uppingham, and we'll be meeting by the church gate at around 2.00pm on Saturday, 26th July. There is usually plenty of parking on and around the main street. Look forward to seeing you.
Lincoln
Sat 26th Jul - TBC
Jacquie Harrison
Open-air Theatre
Join us for "The Taming of the Shrew" at the Bishop's Old Palace. I'll provide a basic picnic if it's warm, if not we can decide whether to meet early for a meal or not. Times to be confirmed but please ring me by the 3rd if you want more info or tickets as no phone bookings.
Harpenden
Sat 26th Jul - 7:30pm
Les Draper Eames
Pub Meal
Please join us for a lovely pub meal and friendly banter in Harpenden. Specific location to be arranged, please email as below for details or I will contact you if I have your email address. Look for Mblem or mag. We will be eating about 8.30pm. Please email me on [Email] or ring: [Phone Number] or only on the night, if you get lost on: [Phone Number] Please let me know by Thursday 24th at latest, please so I can confirm numbers. All welcome and it's ok to bring a friend. I do need to know ASAP though, please.
Grantham
Tue 29th Jul - 7:30pm
Maxine Bates
Postcode Pubcrawl
After 2½ years we have our final "Postcode Pubcrawl" event on Tuesday 29th. As next month we're going nowhere, this month we're going to the Muddle Go Nowhere! This large modern pub is on Barrowby Road, Grantham, not far from the A1/A52 junction. NG31 8SR for those with sat nav! Join us for food and/or a drink from 7.30 pm. Look for yellow Mblem on the table. Prizes will be awarded including £30 worth of Leisure Vouchers to the person with the most stamps in their "Postcode Pubcrawl" collector card. Plus each attendance of one of these events gains an entry into the draw for a bottle of champagne. Do join us if you can.
Berkhamsted
Wed 30th Jul - 7:45pm
Jenny Habib
Pub
Please note the change of venue. We will meet at the Inn at Ley Hill. Car parking is in the lay-by opposite, which usually has plenty of spaces. Do come and join us for a drink, or to eat or just for a chat. All members welcome, come if you can. If the weather is nice we can stay outside.
Nottingham
Fri 1st Aug - 7:00pm
Maxine Bates
Greyhound Racing
Our annual trip to the greyhound racing at Colwick Stadium will take place at 7.00 pm on Friday 1st August. The group deal costs £10 per person and includes admission, race card, pie and pea supper, one drink and three bets. As this needs to be pre-booked please let me know by 15th July latest if you would like to join us. Under 18s are welcome but cannot participate in the group deal.
