This is our monthly meeting at the Three Magnets, in Leys Avenue. This is one of the main shopping streets of Letchworth, and is a short walk from the railway station, which is served by frequent trains between London and Cambridge. Thursday is traditionally curry night, but other meals are available (standard Wetherspoons fare). If interested, please contact me on [Phone Number], or email [Email]
Join us for a friendly chat over coffee. Regulars, far-flung friends and complete newcomers are all very welcome. Please email me in advance on [Email] and I will send the Zoom link.
Visit the Amazing Brain exhibition at Discover Bucks Museum, Church Street, Aylesbury HP20 2QP. This family-friendly exhibition promises interactive puzzles and mind-bending illusions to show how your brain can trick you. See https://www.discoverbucksmuseum.org/whats-on/your-amazing-brain/ for full and up-to-date details. A museum pass is needed to enter the exhibition. Annual cost for adults is £5.50. These can be booked in advance on-line. Contact: [Phone Number] or [Email]
The date of the final lecture in the series associated with the Amazing Brain exhibition has not yet been announced. See https://www.discoverbucksmuseum.org/whats-on/your-amazing-brain-lectures/ for up-to-date information. If this date is confirmed, we will attend the lecture after visiting the exhibition. Please book your own tickets for the lecture. Contact: [Phone Number] or [Email]
Join Dave and Alison for a relaxed and informal Sunday afternoon of board games and chat. All members and friends are welcome. We play most Sunday afternoons using www.boardgamearena.com and Jitsi for chat. We are planning to return to occasional in-person meetings, so please check for further details on the main Mensa web site and contact Dave Denholm to confirm location. Contact: [Phone Number] or [Email]
The monthly breakfast meeting in Northampton is, as usual, at: Zapato Lounge, Welsh House, Market Square, NN1 2EB. Join us for a light snack or the full Lounge Breakfast! Look for the Mblem on one of the tables at the front of the café. Contact [Phone Number] or [Email]
A free guided walk of approx. 3 miles starting from the D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum, Victoria Street, Eastwood, NG16 3AW, including information on the author and local area. Usually lasts around 90 minutes. Please contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] beforehand to ensure the walk going ahead in case of inclement weather/staff illness. Option of lunch afterwards in one of the tea rooms in the town.
Our regular 2WOTM meeting in Belper, at Cocoa Cafe, 2 Strutt St, Belper DE56 1UN, https://www.ishouldcocoacafe.co.uk/ . Free parking nearby, just off the market square, or some nearby side streets, or paid parking at the Coop opposite the cafe. Panini, sandwiches, salads, daily specials, hot/soft drinks etc. Knowing numbers essential as it's a small place, so please contact Helen on [Phone Number] or [Email] by the previous weekend. All welcome!
Join us at the Kam Tong Garden in Great Holm, renowned for its décor and lakeside setting. Please let me know by Saturday 4th if you wish to come, so I can book a table - [Phone Number] or [Email].
Our "2nd Thursday" get together at The Cadland, High Road, Chilwell, NG9 5EG. Menu at www.emberinns.co.uk but you are welcome to join us for just a drink. We have a large table reserved in the front window at far side of bar from car park. Just turn up on the night or contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] for encouragement to come along if needed.
Come and join me in the cafeteria of Dobbies Garden Centre, Loughborough Road, Leicester, LE7 7NL for coffee and a natter and maybe do some browsing. Look out for the Mblem on the Table. If you would like to join me please let me know by Friday 10th March on [Phone Number] or email [Email].
Our regular discussion over lunch. In light-hearted mood this month, we'll talk about: 'What is the best nickname you have come across?' All welcome, and you can bring a guest. Decent food, good ales, and a car park, at the Adam & Eve Tavern, Lindum Hill. I need to book, so please let me know by Friday 10th if you're coming along. Please contact me on [Email] or [Phone Number].
Join us to eat or just for a drink at The Paddock, 391 Mansfield Road, Breadsall, Derby DE21 4AW (Near the Meteor Retail Park). Large car park and it's on the H1 bus route. Look for the yellow Mblem on a table in the front of the pub. Wheelchair accessible. If you would like us to look out for you, contact Susan on [Email] or [Phone Number]
Join us in the foyer of Leonardo's Hotel on Midsummer Boulevard as we discuss the next book in our series. Contact me for details of our current book - [Phone Number] or [Email].
Join me and our friendly group for our usual convivial third Monday of the month gathering at the welcoming Cradock Arms, 201 Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3TT. This pub serves Cask and Guest ales and food if you want it. Look out for the Mblem or Magazine. If you need any directions or encouragement, please contact me on [Phone Number] or at [Email].
Gentle walk with optional nature hunt at Chambers Farm Wood, near Wragby, followed by lunch at a nearby pub for those who wish (lunch must be booked ahead, see below). Please contact me in advance for details of where to meet. Also please phone me on the day if the weather forecast looks bad, in case I need to cancel. My details are [Email] or [Phone Number].
Join us for lunch at the Old Angel pub, Bardney. Full details when you contact me. Some of us will have been for a woodland walk beforehand, but everyone is welcome to the lunch, and you can bring a guest. Please book with me by Friday 17th, as the pub can be busy. My details are [Email] or [Phone Number].
Join me for coffee at The Apple Orchard, High Street, West Wycombe, Bucks, HP14 3AG. https://www.theappleorchard.co.uk/coffee-shop Fascinating 16th century building, lovely food and good coffee. No need to book, but if you want me to look out for you, please let me know you are coming. Contact: [Phone Number] or [Email]
This month we're meeting at The Bradgate, 37 Main Street, Newtown Linford LE6 0AE. There is a car park at the pub. Booking ahead is essential so please contact me by 18th March, if you want to join us. You are welcome to bring a friend with you. Contact me on [Phone Number] or e-mail [Email]
Join us in the lounge of The Swan Revived in Newport Pagnell for a leisurely breakfast, or just a coffee if you prefer. Let me know you're coming if possible, for the table reservation - [Phone Number] or [Email].
Join us at Moonsha Japanese Restaurant, 4 Friary St, Derby, DE1 1JF. The menu says it provides a variety of dishes for Japanese cuisine novices as well as more experienced diners. Teriyaki, donburi, bento boxes, soup or stir fried noodles (ramen/udon), sushi, sashimi. Menu at https://www.derbymoonsha.co.uk/. Reserve your place with Susan on [Phone Number] or [Email] by 24th if possible please.
A burger (beef, cheese or vegetarian) and chips meal plus two games of bowling for only £10 per person at Tenpin, Clifton Boulevard, NG7 2UW. All ages welcome. Pre-booking essential. Please contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] by 26th to book.
As ever, we are at the Cowper Arms, Digswell (next to Welwyn North station) from 8 pm. Good food and good conversation guaranteed. Please call [Phone Number] to let me know by the 17 February if you intend to come so that I know to book enough tables, as it does get busy there on Friday nights.