Digswell
Thu 2nd Jul - 8:15pm
Anne Sparrowhawk
FThOTM 

NOTE TEMPORARY CHANGE OF VENUE. Note that our regular haunt at the Millstream in Hitchin is closed for refurb so we're at the Cowper Arms, Digswell, which is by Welwyn North railway station, which is served by stopping trains from Kings Cross to Cambridge and Peterborough. Good food and good beer both available! Richard's on holiday so I'll be hosting. Call me for more details and encouragement on [Phone Number].

 Stony Stratford
Sat 4th Jul - Lunchtime(tbc)
Jo Sidebottom
Thai lunch 

We're visiting the Royal Thai in Stony Stratford for lunch. Booking essential by Thursday 2nd so I can reserve a table and confirm the time.

For directions/encouragement contact Jo by phone on [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] or [Email].

 Mablethorpe
Sun 5th Jul - 10:00am
Christine Howells
Beach Hut Day 

Our annual day trip to the lovely sandy beaches of Mablethorpe is about to happen. Everyone welcome to join us at the quiet end of Mablethorpe, overlooking Queen's park where one can indulge the child within and ride on the little train; or challenge others to crazy golf, putting or bowls; or go for a ride on the boating lake. Tea, coffee and fruit cake provided, several eateries very close by. For details, [Email].

 Ashridge
Sun 5th Jul - 11:00am
Val Hinkins
Circular Walk 

Scenic walk from the National Trust Ashridge Visitor Centre, HP4 1LT to the hill fort at Ivinghoe Beacon. The full 7 mile walk includes open countryside and woodland. Some steep slopes. Return to the visitor centre for a late lunch. For further details or encouragement contact me on [Phone Number] or e-mail me at [Email]

 Nottingham
Sun 5th Jul - 8:00pm
Maxine Bates
5OTM 

Round off the weekend with a friendly drink and chat in the Goldings Room of the Vat & Fiddle pub on Queensbridge Road. Adjacent to Castle Rock Brewery with views into the brewery from our table. Pop in briefly or stay all evening. Further info from Maxine on [Phone Number] or maxine@marubaevents. com or just turn up and look for yellow Mblem on table.

 Luton
Tue 7th Jul - 7:30pm
Bob Ford
FTuOTM 

At the 'Brache' Beefeater, Osborne Road, opposite the Vauxhall Design Building from 7.00pm. There is parking on site. Come along for a drink and a chat, or just the chat. Food is available at the bar or in the restaurant from the same menu. New faces will be welcome to join our group. Contact me for directions or more details.

 Nottingham
Thu 9th Jul - 7:30pm
Maxine Bates
Natter & Nosh 

We have not one but two opportunities of socialising at the Beekeeper pub/restaurant on Meadow Lane in Beeston. Our usual get together will be from 7.30pm on Thursday 9th. An evening of food or just a drink plus variety of conversation. Find us on the long table beyond the end of the bar at the Beekeeper pub/restaurant on Meadow Lane in Beeston. All welcome. Arrive/leave whenever convenient to you. Contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or maxine@marubaevents. com for directions if required. Large car park at the venue.

 Leicester
Fri 10th Jul - 7:30pm
Paul Coulson
Curry Night 

Ahh, summer! What better way to herald its arrival than by celebrating with all things.... er.... summer-y? Pimms! Ice cream! Curry!! (Work with me on this, OK?). It's definitely time to tikka chance, and when it comes to Summer Curry Nights, there's naan better! (I can curry on these puns for ages!!) It's all happening on Friday 10th in Leicester from 7:30 onwards, so why not poppadom (see?) along and join in? The venue's to be confirmed (depending on numbers), so please can you let me know raita way, or by Fri 3rd at the very latest if you're planning to come along?

 Lincoln
Sat 11th Jul - 12:05pm
Christine Howells
Pub discussion 

I'm expecting a lively but friendly pub discussion this month on 'Surveillance is ok if you have nothing to hide?' If it's a topic which interests you, do join us at the Adam and Eve on Lindum Hill, Sat 11 July 12.05 until we leave several hours later. We hope to be in the garden, otherwise look in the alcove, seek the MBlem. Free car park, pub food available

 Derby
Sun 12th July - 12:00pm
David Kenyon
Beer Festival 

Derby CAMRA City Charter Beer Festival takes place in a giant marquee in Derby Market Place. If you're planning to go and would like company look for David holding a yellow Mblem outside the marquee entrance at midday. Free entry on Sunday as not all the ales will still be available after four days. Please contact David on [Phone Number] for further info.

 Derby
Wed 15th Jul - 7:30pm
Maxine Bates
3WOTM 

It's the 3rd Wednesday of the month so you'll find a bunch of happy Mensans on one of the long tables at the rear of the Standing Order on Irongate in the city centre. It's a Wetherspoon venue so good value food and/or drink. Even cheaper if you have a Cathedral Quarter card! Look for yellow Mblem on table or contact Maxine in advance on [Email] or [Phone Number].

 Haddenham
Fri 17th Jul - 10:30am
Val Hinkins
Coffee & Chat 

Another new venue, this month we will try Haddenham Garden Centre, Stanbridge Road, Haddenham, HP17 8HN. Loads of space to park. No need to book, but if you want to let me know you are coming please phone [Phone Number] or e-mail me at [Email]

 Nottingham
Fri 17th Jul - 6:00pm
Maxine Bates
Family meal and Quiz night 

Two meetngs in one. We will be returning to the Beekeeper pub/restaurant on Meadow Lane on Friday 17th at 6.00pm for an earlier than usual meal to encourage families to come out and say hello. It's a Hungry Horse pub/restaurant so there's a separate menu for children available. An idea of numbers would be helpful so a large enough table can be reserved. At 7.30pm the pub will be hosting a family friendly general knowledge quiz night. Many thanks to the landlord and staff at the Beekeeper for supporting our fundraising. Why not bring the family to this fun night out?

 Milton Keynes
Mon 20th Jul - 8:30pm
Jo Sidebottom
3MOTM Quiz 

Our monthly outing for the quiz at The Barge in Woolstone. Meet from 8.30 - the quiz starts at 9pm and costs £1 per person. Look out for the Mblem. Please let me know if you plan to come so I can bag a large enough table - [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number].

 Lincoln
Thu 23rd Jul - 7:00pm
Christine Howells
Eating meeting 

A return to Wagamama on Brayford Pool, all welcome but please book with me by 18th if possible, thanks. Email me on [Email].

 Leicester
Thu 23rd Jul - 8:00pm
Paul Coulson
FThOTM 

Following on from the terrible curry puns, why not chilli out (oops!) at our regular Fourth Thursday Bash at The Cradock? Thursday 23rd at 8:00pm - I can't promise dancing girls, free beer a visit by a touring troupe of Russian Acrobats, but I CAN promise a magazine or yellow mBlem on the table, and the chance for a bit of a natter if you're cumin!

 Spilsby
Sun 26th Jul - 2.30pm
Helen & Paul Shovlar
Afternoon tea 

Come and enjoy a Sunday afternoon in our garden. Conversation, cake, home-made jam and home-grown fruit for tea! To let us know you're coming or to check our address, please telephone [Phone Number] or email [Email], by Saturday morning if possible. We look forward to seeing you.

 Milton Keynes
Sun 26th Jul - 10:00am
Jo Sidebottom
Breakfast 

Please join us for breakfast from 10 am at Carluccio's in the Centre:MK. Opt for a full breakfast, a snack, or just a drink - look out for the Mblem, probably in one of the red booths. For directions or encouragement contact Jo on [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] or [Email].

 Belper
Tue 28th Jul - 7:30pm
Maxine Bates
Eating Meeting 

George's claim to serve the best fish and chips so we're going to check it out at their restaurant on Bridge Street in Belper. See www.georgestradition.co.uk for menu and directions. Main meals from £4.40 to £7.75. Please reserve your place with Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] by 24th.

 Digswell
Fri 31st Jul - 8:00pm
Richard Allen
LFOTM 

As always, we're at the Cowper Arms, Digswell, which is by Welwyn North railway station, which is served by stopping trains from Kings Cross to Cambridge and Peterborough. Good food and good beer both available! Call me on [Phone Number] for more details and encouragement.