Meet us at the Chilterns Gateway Centre, Whipsnade Road, Dunstable LU6 2GY for a Downs walk followed by tea in the café. Parking £3.50. Contact Jo at [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] for directions/encouragement or if weather is bad. LU members particularly welcome.
Join us for a midweek drink and chat at the Vat & Fiddle pub, Queensbridge Road, NG2 1NB. We should be in the Goldings Room to left of bar. Look for yellow Mblem on table or contact Maxine beforehand on [Phone Number] or [Email] for directions/encouragement to come along. Reasonably priced food is served until 8pm. Free parking outside. New faces always welcome!
Once again, we are at the Three Magnets, Leys Avenue, Letchworth. Thursday is traditionally curry night, but other food is also available (standard Wetherspoons fare). Leys Avenue is the main shopping street in Letchworth and is just a few minutes' walk from the rail station (Kings Cross to Cambridge line). Call me on [Phone Number], or email [Email] for further details and encouragement.
Second Saturday meeting at the Adam & Eve, 25 Lindum Road, (opposite Pottergate Arch). All welcome to discuss: "Do you think that life as we know it began on Earth, or, like Francis Crick, that it was seeded from outer space?" Decent ales, hot drinks, pub food, car park. Look for the Magazine on the table. Contact Helen or Paul on [Email] or [Phone Number] for a welcoming word beforehand.
The usual breakfast/brunch will be at the Rendezvous Coffee Shop in Market Walk, Northampton Town Centre. After Pete's quiz we'll be considering our three bucket list items - and how we're planning to fulfil them. Contact Marianne at [Phone Number] or email: [Email] for advice and encouragement.
Join Dave and Alison at their home in Flackwell Heath, near High Wycombe, for a relaxed evening of indoor board games. All members and friends welcome. Space is limited, so please contact Dave for directions and to discuss what games you would like to play on [Phone Number] or by e-mail at [Email]
Join us for an Italian meal at Pesto at the Peacock, Chesterfield Road, Oakerthorpe, Alfreton, DE55 7LN. They offer a wide range of dishes on their menu served on small plates i.e. tapas style but Italian. Please contact me on [Phone Number] or [Email] by Tuesday 4th June to book.
Food and/or drink available at The Cadland, High Road, , NG9 5EG, along with a variety of conversation. This is an ever popular event and we have a large table reserved at the far side of the bar. Look for yellow Mblem and come and say hello! Large car park at rear of pub. Further info from Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] or just turn up on the night.
An evening of fun and laughter at my home in Langley Mill. Anne-Marie will be showcasing her range of Tropic skincare, bodycare and make up with some free mini treatments on offer. Lingerie and bags also for sale at bargain prices with money going to charity. Hot/soft drinks and nibbles provided or BYOB. Please contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] for directions and to confirm attendance.
Join me at Bucks County Museum in Aylesbury for relaxed conversation, cake and coffee. See https://www.buckscountymuseum.org/museum/visit/ for location and menu. By June there should be two new exhibitions open - Samurai and Celebrating Communities. We can check these out after our coffee. No need to book, but if you want me to look out for you, let me know you are coming on [Phone Number] or e-mail me at [Email]
This meeting is aimed at the Mensans in this part of the region who have little chance to socialise locally but all members are welcome. Please join us for a free breakfast or just coffee at The Fox and Hounds, Old Somerby, Grantham, NG33 4AB Please contact Jacquie on [Phone Number] or [Email]. after 10th of month for more details./encouragement and so that she can book a table.
Join me at St Dunstan's Church off Mill Lane in Monks Risborough, HP27 9JE to see a varied selection of artists' work. Free parking on Mill Lane and refreshments available. More details at https://www.bucksartweeks.org.uk/open-studios Search for "Dunstan" in the venue field. Further details and encouragement on [Phone Number] or [Email]
Join me for a drink and a natter at the Cradock Arms, 201 Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3TT. We usually gather in the lower part towards the rear of the bar. New faces are always welcome. Look out for the magazine or Mblem. For directions or encouragement, please contact me on [Phone Number] or by email at [Email].
The monthly quiz outing to The Barge at Woolstone has been cancelled as the Barge have ended their weekly quizzes. Contact Jo at [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] for details.
Join Newark members for their monthly get together at The Prince Rupert historic pub on Stodman Street, NG24 1AW. Come for a meal or just a drink. We are usually in the room to the right as you enter with a yellow Mblem on display. Further info from Pete on [Phone Number] or [Email] if required.
We'll be on a group of tables in the rear section (beyond the bar) of the Standing Order (Wetherspoon) pub on Iron Gate in the centre of Derby. Look for the yellow Mblem. Drop in briefly or stay all evening for food and/or drink and chat. New faces especially welcome. Contact Susan on [Phone Number] or [Email] for directions and encouragement
We're having another go at croquet at St Andrews Hospital, Billing Road, NN1 5DG at a cost of £10 each - but less if lots of us turn up. No prior skill needed! After some coaching there will be an informal competition. Plenty of parking (toilets inside the hospital) but bring your own refreshments. Contact Marianne at [Phone Number] or email: [Email] for guidance or directions.
Christine has kindly volunteered to host Sunday breakfast on the 4th Sunday of the month at Carluccio's in the Centre:MK. Join her from 10am for a full breakfast, a snack, or just a drink. You can still contact Jo at [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] for directions/encouragement.
The Pyewipe Inn, Lincoln, LN1 2BG. Access is down a single-track lane off A57 just west of A46 bypass roundabout - clearly signposted to the inn. We'll sit outside if the weather is fine. All welcome! It gets busy in summer so we need to book a table - please contact Jacquie by Thursday 20th June: [Email] or [Phone Number], also if you have any questions or need some encouragement.
We return to Alaturka Meze Mangal restaurant, Compton Acres, West Bridgford, NG2 7RS, for their excellent Turkish cuisine. See menu at http://alaturkamezemangal.co.uk and reserve your place with Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] by 21st please.
As ever, we are at 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 on [Phone Number] for more details and a spot of encouragement to come and join us.
This month we are eating at The Cheney Arms, 2 Rearsby Lane, Gaddesby near Melton Mowbray LE7 4XE If the weather is nice we might be able to sit outside at this delightful pub. There is a car park at the front of the building. Booking in advance is essential. Please let me know if you want to join us before Monday 24th June calling [Phone Number] or e-mailing [Email]