As ever, on Thursday 1st on June at 8pm we are at the Three Magnets, Leys Avenue, Letchworth. Thursday nights are curry nights but other food (standard Wetherspoons' fare) is available as well. Leys Avenue is the main shopping street in Letchworth and is a few minutes' walk from the station (Kings Cross to Cambridge line).
Test for you all, have you remembered that we are doing FIRST Saturdays for a few months? So, it's on Saturday 3rd June at 'Adam and Eve' on Lindum Hill, for our pub discussion. Hopefully, we will be in the garden. If the weather is inclement, we're usually in the alcove, whichever, look for MBlem on table. The topic is "Should all children be taught First Aid, how to swim ..........?" and will likely meander on to a general discussion of what we think children ought to be able to do for themselves and/or for the benefit of society in general; and, down any other diversions anyone comes up with. We meet around 12.00 and discussion proper starts at around 12.30, food available, free parking.
Our first event in June is a return to Dobbie's Garden Centre in Fenny Stratford (just south of MK) on Saturday 3rd for tea, coffee & cakes from 3pm in their restaurant. All members welcome as usual - we will probably be in the conservatory area at the back.
Annual Vintage Bus Running Day It's that time of the year again - the annual vintage bus running day at Hertford. I shall be there on Sunday 4th June from about 10am and you are welcome to join me for all or part of the day. Proceedings are centred on Hertford bus station, where you can get a programme; the event is free to attend but I do recommend you buy a programme to support the event.
Discover the story behind the new Hokusai exhibition at the British Museum. Join me at the Empire Cinema in Cressex for a documentary about Hokusai's life, work and times at 4pm on Sunday 4th June (12A certificate). Please buy your own tickets, but contact me so I can look out for you. Also let me know if you would like to eat afterwards.
If Mondays are bad for you then pop along to the Vat & Fiddle on Queensbridge Road (near Nottingham railway station) from 8.00pm on 5th June and cheer yourself up with a friendly drink and chat. We should be in the Goldings Room to the left of the bar and usually on the first table as you enter but just look for a yellow Mblem.
Unusually two of our regular events fall in the same week so we're meeting at the Cadland pub/restaurant in Chilwell on Thursday 8th. Come along from 7.30pm for a meal or later for just a drink. We have tables 20-24 at the far side of the bar. Menu at www.emberinns.co.uk
Alphabet Event - R for Real Ale On Saturday 10th we have our "R" alphabet event that will be a Real Ale Trail in Newark. We'll meet for lunch at The Sir John Arderne on Church Street at midday then work our way around some of the hostelries in the town. You are welcome to come along if wanting soft drinks or wine as well. The event will officially end at 8.00pm when I have to catch my last train home! But as there are Mensans from various parts of the country booked into accommodation in the town I'm sure the fun will continue and there will be other things happening on the Friday night and Sunday too. Please message me if you'd like to be kept in the loop.
Come and join us at the Rendezvous Coffee Shop in Market Walk, Northampton Town Centre at 10:30 on 11th June for a drink, breakfast or full brunch. We shall be discussing our favourite films this time. Contact Marianne on [Phone Number] or email: [Email] if you need additional encouragement.
I've had the temerity to move the eating meeting to a Thursday instead of the more usual Tuesday, sorry, all these holidays just keep getting in the way. Thus, THURSDAY 15th June 7pm, do join us at another old favourite, the Pyewipe Inn, towards Saxilby, Lincoln, where we will be hoping to be able to sit in the garden watching the boats go by. My spellchecker keepswanting to turn Saxilby into Sexily, which makes me smile but probably won't help you to find the place. All welcome but please book with me by 12th if possible, thanks.
Join me any time after 10:30 on Friday 16th June for coffee at Seasons Café and Deli, 6 Market Square, Amersham, HP27 0AX. If you can, please let me know you are coming or e-mail me. You will still be welcome if you just turn up on the day.
Our regular Third Monday visit to the Barge in Woolstone for the quiz is on Monday 19th. Meet from 8:15 - the quiz starts at 8:30pm and costs £1 per person. Please let me know beforehand if you're coming - the maximum team size is 6 people so it helps to know whether we'll be one team or two, or somewhere in between.
Join us to celebrate the longest day of the year at the Standing Order on Iron Gate in the city centre any time from 7.30pm until late on Wednesday 21st. We'll be in the low ceiling rear section of the pub having rearranged the tables to make one long one! Come along for food and/or drink plus a variety of conversation. Just look for yellow Mblem on the table. It's always nice to see new faces.
Sunday breakfast returns to Carluccio's in the Centre:MK. Join us from 10am on Sunday 25th for a full breakfast, a snack, or just a drink. We will probably be in one of the red booths in front of the restaurant.
Join Dave and Alison at their home in Flackwell Heath for a relaxed evening of indoor board games. Arrive for an 8pm start on Monday 26th June. Please contact Dave on [Phone Number] or [Email] for directions and to let him know which games you would like to play.
Last Friday 30th June at 8pm is at our usual venue of the Cowper Arms, Digswell. The pub is next to Welwyn North station and is served by stopping trains from Kings Cross to Peterborough and Cambridge. Good food, beer and conversation guaranteed! Please call me for more details and encouragement.