First Thursday is at our regular venue of Jurys Inn on Midsummer Boulevard, on 5th March, from 8.00pm. 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 Jurys and The Hub, so we usually try and get in across the road and then walk through the underpass.
Our First Thursday meeting is on Thursday 5th March. Follow the A428 to Harlestone and pull over when you see the sign for the Fox & Hounds at Harlestone. If you've any ideas for events during the Summer this is the night to come along to talk about them. 9.00pm onwards.
On 5th March it's our regular FThOTM meeting. As always, we're at the Millstream, Cambridge Road, Hitchin, from 8.15pm. Good food and good beer both available! Call me on for more details and encouragement. The pub is about ten minutes' walk from the railway station.
Join us once again at the Vat & Fiddle pub on Queensbridge Road for our monthly evening of drinking and chatting from 8.00pm on Thursday 5th. Whilst the pub is in the city centre it's not on a regular pub crawl route so is rarely crowded and has easy parking right outside. It's also near the railway station and Broad Marsh bus station for those travelling by public transport. All welcome, especially new faces.
On 7th March at 12 noon, join us in the Armoury Cafe at the Drill Hall, Free School Lane, for lively conversation and lunch or just a drink. All very welcome. For encouragement or directions please contact Christine at [Email] or ring me, number above.
The National Science and Engineering Week (NSEW) organised by the British Science Association (formerly the BA) takes place between the 6th and 15th March 2009. Last year over 3,500 events were held across the country. See http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/web/NSEW/index.htm for full information for your local area. You may remember reading the reports about the Association's annual conference in the November 2008 Mensa magazine.
Join me on 11th March, 6.30-9.30pm, at the Shelley Theatre in the Court Garden at Higginson Park, Marlow, to "Meet Michael Faraday". This historical lecture, originally written by Johnny Ball, will be presented by an actor.
Contact me for directions/encouragement.
Paul will be hosting our 'chicks & flicks' event on Wednesday 11th. We meet at 7.00pm prompt inside the doors to the Cornerhouse and from there dine at Nando's chicken restaurant (see www.nandos.co.uk for menu) followed by an optional film at Cineworld. Contact Paul on [Phone Number] for further info or if you're running late on the night. We get free unlimited soft drinks at Nando's and 2-4-1 cinema tickets so it's a cheap night out.
Our Third Wednesday meeting at the Old Beams in Shenley Lodge is on 18th March. 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. Look around for the Mblem as we don't always get the same table each time.
Our regular 3WOTM meeting at the Standing Order in Derby falls on Wednesday 18th. Join us for a meal or just a drink and some great conversation from 7.30pm. Look out for the yellow Mblem on a long table in the area just beyond the bar. Please feel free to contact me, for more details/directions or even if you just want some encouragement.
Later this month on Saturday 21st why not try something a bit different and join us for a day of paintballing at the Delta Force Paintball centre in Kegworth. The full day runs from 9.00am until around 4.00pm and will include 10-12 varied games. For more information and booking contact me as above by Saturday 7th March.
The March Roadshow is on Tuesday 24th March and we go back to a place that we last visited six months ago. Head over to Pytchley (near Kettering) and join us in the bar of the Overstone Arms from 8.00pm.
On 25th March at 7.45pm-ish we will meet at the White Horse at Bourne End, half way between Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamsted, Car parking is in the front and the back, 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 you have to be late we would still love to see you.
Join us for LFOTM on 27th March from 8.00pm at the White Horse, Hertingfordbury village (about one mile west of Hertford town centre, just off the A414). A warm welcome and stimulating conversation guaranteed! Look for the Mag/Mblem. Hertingfordbury is about 20 minutes' walk from Hertford North station. Contact me, or Gwen on [Phone Number] for further details/encouragement.
On 28th March at 7.30pm we're back to a favourite at The Sugar Loaf, Ab Kettleby. I'll try and book the conservatory. If you would like to come, please let me know by Monday 23rd March.
Following an enjoyable outing a few months ago, we're going to repeat our Sunday lunch & cinema meeting. On Sunday 29th March we'll meet at 12.30pm for lunch at La Tasca in Xscape, and then will attempt to reach agreement about which film to go on and see at Cineworld afterwards. Call me on my mobile after about 1.15pm if you just want to come along to the film.
The 20th anniversary tour of Abba tribute band Bjorn Again comes to the Royal Concert Hall on Monday 30th with the show starting at 7.30pm. As Benny Andersson says "Bjorn Again has been going for twice as long as Abba did!" which proves their success. Tickets cost £18. Please contact me as soon as possible if interested in seeing this concert.
The following day, Tuesday 31st, we're going for a meal at The Bowman on Nottingham Road in Hucknall. The venue is a Two For One pub/restaurant so feel free to bring a guest! There is a large car park and the nearest tram stop is Butler's Hill. An idea of numbers would be appreciated but you are welcome to just meet us near the bar at 7.30pm.