We will be joining the East Anglia Wide Zoom meeting. The meeting number is [Requires Login], Passcode: [Requires Login] Previous Zoom meetings have provided lively and interesting conversation, and new faces are always welcome. Please call [Phone Number] or email [Email] for details. Or please visit the East Midlands Mensa or Brightspace Facebook group for updates.
Weather and Covid permitting, we are going for a walk around Howe Park Wood. Meet in the Visitor Centre car park off Chaffron Way, opposite Westcroft District Centre. Contact [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] beforehand to confirm it's going ahead.
Weather and Covid permitting, we're going to round off our Howe Park walk with dinner at the Prince George of Cambridge, though limited to six in total. Booking essential by Fri 28th May. Contact [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number].
As there will still be some restrictions please contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] to check this event is going ahead and if we need to book a table at the Vat & Fiddle pub, Queensbridge Road, NG2 1NB.
Please join Dave and Alison online for a relaxed and informal Sunday afternoon of board games and chat. All members and friends are welcome. We play most Sundays using www.boardgamearena.com and Jitsi for chat. Further details are on the main Mensa web site. For more information please contact Dave a few days beforehand. Either telephone him on [Phone Number] or e-mail to [Email]
Hopefully we'll be able to dine at The Cadland, High Road, Chilwell. Please phone Maxine on [Phone Number] or email [Email] to express interest so a table can be reserved if necessary. This is an Ember Inn and menu is at www.emberinns.co.uk
If the weather is suitable, please meet me by the police box in the Newtown Linford car park of Bradgate Country Park (parking charges apply). From there we can take an invigorating morning walk (or climb) in the park. Bring a packed lunch so that we can enjoy a picnic together and enjoy a good natter. For directions or encouragement please contact me on [Phone Number] or email [Email].
Join us for a friendly discussion over lunch. We might meet in our regular pub or alternatively on Zoom. Topic this month: "How can we help all genders of young people to respect each other?" It's essential to contact Jacquie by Friday, 11th, to confirm whether pub or online meeting and let her know you'll be attending. Jacquie is on [Email] or [Phone Number].
A walking treasure hunt in Northampton of about 2 miles around the town centre. Meet outside Zapato's on the Market Square. Contact me on [Phone Number]. or [Email] so that I have some idea of the numbers attending, and the number of question sheets required.
Join me online for some relaxed conversation. Our default videochat location is jitsi - it works very like Zoom, but is more egalitarian and free to use. Jitsi requires an app for mobile devices, otherwise web-based. Please contact me a few days beforehand on [Phone Number] or e-mail me at [Email] for the meeting room name.
If you are keen to get back to in person meetings, we will be trying the Markeaton , Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 2TF for our 3rd Wednesday of the Month meeting. Eating not compulsory. We do need to know you are coming as we assume we will need to book unless it's warm enough to be outside. Contact Helen on [Email] or [Phone Number] by the weekend before the meeting.
Another chance to test your trivia knowledge from the comfort of your own home. Log onto the East Midlands Mensa Facebook group and watch the questions appear. Please note you will need to be subscribed to our group beforehand. No prizes but you may learn something! Family are welcome to play along with you.
An al fresco get together at Bramcote Hills Park (NG9 3JT). Large free car park. Bring a picnic and a teddy bear too if you like! Option to explore the nearby Hemlock, the walled garden, holocaust memorial or trim trail in this 27 hectare park. Obviously this is a weather dependent event. Please check with Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] that it can go ahead. All ages welcome.
Join me for our usual convivial third Monday of the month gathering at the Cradock Arms, 201 Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3TT. You are welcome to bring a friend or partner. Look out for the Mblem or Magazine. If you need any directions or encouragement, please contact me on [Phone Number] or at [Email].
Join us at Anderby Creek, near Alford, for a stroll on the beach and maybe some kite flying. Large car park and conveniences nearby. To confirm this outing can take place under current rules, or if the weather looks unsuitable, please email Helen beforehand at [Email] or ring [Phone Number]. You are welcome to bring family/guests but please let us know, in case numbers still have to be restricted.
Fun general knowledge quiz via Zoom. Link will be publicised nearer the time via social media, or contact Jo at [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number].
See earlier for an in person meeting on the 3rd Wednesday. This month our chat on Zoom will be on the 4th Wednesday. We aim for it to last around an hour and twenty minutes but no pressure to stay the whole time. New faces welcome. Please contact me for the Zoom link and with any questions. Contact Susan on [Phone Number] or [Email]
By this date we should be able to meet in person and enjoy some relaxed conversation, cake and coffee together in Amersham. If you would like to come, please let me know on [Phone Number] or e-mail me at [Email] a few days beforehand to confirm the venue and that the meeting is going ahead.
We plan to meet at the Stilton Cheese Inn, High Street in the village of Somerby LE14 2PZ. Booking in advance is essential and all pubs will probably be very busy this month, so please let me know by 14th June if you want to join us. Contact me on [Phone Number] or e-mail [Email]
There are several lovely walks near Cholesbury. We will choose a scenic walk of around 5 miles and then enjoy a pub meal afterwards. If you would like to join us for the walk or just the meal, please let me know by Friday 18th June on [Phone Number] or e-mail me at [Email] I will then confirm the meeting point and lunch arrangements.
Join us online via Zoom as we chat over breakfast. Zoom link will be publicised nearer the time via social media, or contact Jo at [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number].
Please contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] to find out if our restaurant visit is able to take place this month and if so where.