Join Dave and Alison at home in Flackwell Heath for a relaxed and informal afternoon of indoor board games and chat. Tea, coffee, etc, provided. All members and friends welcome. For further information and directions please contact Dave a few days beforehand. Either telephone him on [Phone Number] or email to [Email]
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.
Find us at the Vat & Fiddle pub, Queensbridge Road, NG2 1NB. Near Nottingham railway station, tram and bus with free parking right outside. Look for Castle Rock Brewery illuminated next door and yellow Mblem on table inside. Further info from Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] or just turn up for an evening of drinks and chatter. New faces welcome!
Family oriented visit to Belton House (National Trust) in Grantham. Set in stunning parkland with deer roaming freely, it has an exceptional adventure playground, indoor play area, craft activities and lots of activities available. Plenty to do even if weather not great. Cost of entry £9.25 for adults, £6.90 for children or free with National Trust membership. Please let Christina know if you are coming on [Email] or [Phone Number].
Join us for a visit to the Higgins Museum & Art Gallery. Meet at the entrance. We may go for an early dinner afterwards. Contact Jo at [Email] or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] for directions/encouragement.
Breakfast/brunch is as usual at the Zapato Lounge in Welsh House, 2 Newlands Walk, NN1 2EB where we shall try and get window seats near the entrance. Look for the Mensa emblem on the table. After the quizzing we'll consider what thing/event/quality we're most proud of for both ourselves and the country. Contact Marianne on [Phone Number] or email [Email] for inspiration or encouragement.
Come and meet fellow Mensan Jay Cooledge at the Griffin Inn, Swithland, Leicestershire, LE12 8TJ. Jay is the proprietor of the Griffin Inn and has ideas for establishing a learning club at the pub. He proposes to invite speakers on a variety of subjects to come to the pub. He would like to discuss his ideas with other members of Mensa. You can contact me on [Phone Number] or by email at [Email]
Our '2nd Thursday' get together at The Cadland, High Road, Chilwell, NG9 5EG. Join us for a meal from 7.30pm or later for just a drink. Menu at www.emberinns.co.uk. We are usually at the far side of the bar on a large table near the window. Look for yellow Mblem or contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] if needing encouragement to come along.
Holy Trinity Church, Weston, near Hitchin. Guitar recital with Sean Shibe, described as 'the foremost guitarist of his generation'. £16. For more info contact [Email] or phone [Phone Number]/[Phone Number].
Join me for a drink and 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. You are also welcome to bring a friend/partner. Look out for the magazine or Mblem. For directions or encouragement, please contact me on [Phone Number] or by email at [Email]
Our monthly quiz outing to The Plough at Simpson. Meet from 7.45pm for a 8.00pm start. Cost is £1 per person. Please let me know if you are coming so I know if we will be one team or two. Contact Jo at [Email] or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] for directions/encouragement.
We're at the Fox & Crown, 4-6 Appleton Gate, Newark, NG24 1JY, for food and/or drink and varied conversation. Directions/encouragement from Pete on [Phone Number] or [Email] or just turn up on the night and look for Mblem on the table. New faces always welcome!
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Join us for something to eat or just a drink and a chat at this regular 'Third Wednesday' meeting. We will be at the Standing Order pub on Iron Gate (Wetherspoons) from 7.30pm. Look for the yellow Mblem on a long table in the rear section beyond the bar. Contact Mark on [Phone Number] on the day or [Email] in advance for directions and/or encouragement. New faces especially welcome.
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Coffee at The Cedar Coffee Shop, 28 West Street, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 2NB. Lovely food and good 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 email me at [Email]
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Join us at Brown's on Midsummer Boulevard from 10am for a full breakfast, a snack, or just a drink. Contact Jo at [Email] or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] for directions/encouragement.
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Christine Scott Following November's successful meal Christine is arranging an Indian banquet at Zeera in Bovingdon, between Hemel Hempstead and Chesham, HP3 0HP. Starter, main, side dish and choice of rice or nan for £12.95. Full details at https://www.zeeraindianrestaurant.com/ Please contact Christine by email at [Email] or phone her on [Phone Number] by Monday 16th March to let her know you are coming.
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An exclusive visit to the Museum Of Timekeeping in Upton, Notts, NG23 5TE, as the museum will be open just for us. £10 per person. Includes introduction to the British Horological Institute, guided tour of ground floor galleries, time for questions and to explore remaining galleries. This historic building houses over 8,000 clocks and watches including the watch worn by Captain Scott on his 1912 polar expedition and the original speaking clock. Book with Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] by 11th March please. Option of lunch in adjacent cafe first.
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Waiting in the Wings by Noel Coward at the Barn Theatre. Described as 'cruel but awfully funny'. £13. For more info contact [Email] or phone [Phone Number]/[Phone Number].
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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 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.
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We are dining at the Three Crowns, 2-6 Cotes Road, Barrow-upon-Soar, LE12 8JS this month. Car parking and disabled facilities. Members may bring a guest. Booking essential. Please let me know by 23rd March by phoning [Phone Number] or emailing [Email]
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Join us at Anderby Creek, near Alford, for a breezy spring stroll on the beach and maybe some kite flying. Large car park available in Sandy Lane, PE24 5XT. Meet outside Anderby Beach Cafe - where we might return for some tea afterwards. You are welcome to bring family/guests. Please let Helen know you're coming, by email [Email] or [Phone Number]. Check with Helen beforehand, if weather looks unsuitable.
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We return to Gandhi Indian restaurant, Borough Street, Castle Donington, DE74 2LA, for excellent food and service. Menu at gandhicastle.co.uk. Please book your place with Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] by 26th.