Milton Keynes
TBA May - 10:00am
Jo Sidebottom
Breakfast 

Please check local MK & East Midlands social media for Sunday breakfast date at Carluccio's in the Centre:MK. Join us from 10am for a full breakfast, a snack, or just a drink. Contact Jo at [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] for directions/encouragement.

 Letchworth
Thu 2nd May - 8:00pm
Steve Thomas
FThOTM 

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]. for further details and encouragement.

 West Wycombe
Fri 3rd May - 10:30am
Val Hinkins
Coffee & Chat  

Join me at The Apple Orchard, High Street, West Wycombe HP14 3AG for relaxed conversation, cake and coffee. See https://www.theappleorchard.co.uk/coffee-shop for location and menu. 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]

 Nottingham
Sun 5th May - 7:30pm
Linda Ward
5OTM 

No plans for the bank holiday weekend? Pop along to the Vat & Fiddle pub on Queensbridge Road near Nottingham railway station for a drink and chat. Note food not served Sunday evenings. Look for yellow Mblem on table most likely in Goldings Room to left of bar where a warm welcome awaits from Linda and co.

 Nottingham
Thu 9th May - 7:30pm
Maxine Bates
Natter & Nosh 

We have a large table reserved at the far side of the bar at The Cadland, High Road, Chilwell. Join us from 7.30pm for a meal or later for just a drink. New menu at www.emberinns.co.uk. Lovely food and lovely company. Why not join us? Further info from Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] or look for yellow Mblem on the night.

 Nottingham
Fri 10th May - 6:00pm
Maxine Bates
Greyhound Racing 

We're taking part in a charity tournament at Nottingham Greyhound Stadium in Colwick. Tickets £4 including admission and race booklet. That's half price and all money goes to Cancer Research UK. Food/drink available at the venue along with ample free parking. Friends, family and work colleagues welcome. Purchase tickets in advance from Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email]. Under 18s only £1 on the gate.

 Lincoln
Sat 11th May - 12:00pm
Jacquie Harrison
Pub discussion 

"No one . has ever lost money by underestimating the intelligence of the great masses of the plain people. Nor has anyone ever lost public office thereby." That's this month's topic for our Second Saturday meeting at the Adam & Eve, Lindum Road (opposite Pottergate Arch). All welcome. Decent ales, food, car park. Look for the Magazine. Contact Jacquie on [Phone Number] or [Email] for a welcoming word beforehand.

 Letchworth
Sat 11th May - 3.00pm
Richard Allen
Tea @ 3 

Meet for tea and cakes (of which there are plenty available), at Cafe No. 12, Leys Avenue, Letchworth. Look for the Mblem! Leys Avenue is the main shopping street in Letchworth and is a few minutes' walk from the station. Car parking is also available nearby.

 Culham
Sat 11th May - 1:30pm
Val Hinkins
Open Day 

This Mensa event is fully booked. If you would be interested in any future trips please contact Judith Barratt via e-mail at [Email]

 Northampton
Sun 12th May - 10:30am
Marianne Kendall
Brunch 

Our usual breakfast/brunch meeting will be held at the Rendezvous Coffee Shop in Market Walk, Northampton Town Centre. Pete has promised to make the quiz easier - a bit! - and we can do a show-and-tell, bringing any craft item we have made with its history. Contact Marianne on [Phone Number] or email: [Email] for information and encouragement.

 Flackwell Heath
Mon 13th May - 8:00pm
Dave Denholm
Indoor Games 

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]

 Derby
Wed 15th May - 7:30pm
Susan Graves
3WOTM 

Our monthly Third Wednesday get-together has come round again. We will be at the Standing Order pub on Iron Gate (Wetherspoons). Join us to eat or just for a drink and a chat from 7.30pm. Look for the yellow Mblem on a long table in the rear section. Contact Susan on [Phone Number] or [Email] for directions and/or encouragement. New faces especially welcome.

 Milton Keynes
Thu 16th May - 5:30pm
Jo Sidebottom
Art Gallery 

MK Art Gallery (by the Theatre on Midsummer Blvd) recently reopened after a complete refurb. Meet outside the front entrance for a look round. We'll probably go for a meal locally afterwards. Contact Jo at [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] for directions/encouragement

 Dovedale
Fri 17th May - 11:00am
Ian Sargent
Country Walk 

Meet at the Dovedale Car Park, DE6 2AY (between Thorpe and Ilam), for a walk along this spectacular limestone gorge. Up to 6 miles but you can shorten it. Bring a packed lunch. Contact: [Email]. [Phone Number].

 Langley Mill!
Sat 18th May - 7:00pm
Maxine Bates
Eurovision Party 

Our annual celebration of all things Eurovision at my home in Langley Mill! Watch the contest, heckle the acts, dress in something or bring a buffet contribution related to a European country. Or just socialise in the kitchen or garden. Please RSVP to Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email]

 Boston
Sun 19th May - 10:30am
Helen & Paul Shovlar
Brunch and town walk 

Another in our series of town walks. Join us for brunch at Church Keys Wine Bar, followed by a leisurely walk around some of Boston's interesting historical sites. Conclude at St Botolph's church, where those who wish may (weather, church services, etc. permitting) climb the famous Stump for a huge view. All very welcome, please book with us for brunch by Friday 17th. Contact us on [Email] or [Phone Number].

 High Wycombe
Sun 19th May - 2:00pm
Val Hinkins
Eat & Greet 

Join me at ASK on the High Street. Either arrive at 2pm to join me in a late lunch, or come along a little later and join us for a drink or coffee. Check out their menu at https://www.askitalian.co.uk/menu/ Free antipasti, garlic bread etc. to share for everyone booking with me by Monday 13th May. Contact me on [Phone Number] or [Email]

 Leicester
Mon 20th May - 8:00pm
Haydn Starkie
Pub Social 

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].

 
Mon 20th May - 8:15pm
Jo Sidebottom
3MOTM Quiz 

Our monthly quiz outing to The Barge at Woolstone. Meet from 8.15 for a 8.30pm start - cost is £1 per person. Please contact me beforehand to check it's still on, as the pub occasionally cancels. Contact Jo at [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] for directions/encouragement.

 Newark
Tue 21st May - 7:00pm
Pete Gault
3TuOTM 

Food, drink and good conversation all available at The Prince Rupert on Stodman Street in Newark. We're usually in the room to right of the pub entrance. New faces always welcome! Pop in briefly or stay all evening. Directions/encouragement from Pete on [Phone Number] or [Email] or spot the yellow Mblem on the table.

 Mickleover
Thu 23rd May - 7:30pm
Susan Graves
Meal 

Join us for a meal at the Masons Arms, 1 Etwall Road, Mickleover, DE3 0DL. Good traditional pub food, car park available. Stay on for the quiz at 9pm if you would like. Please contact me on [Phone Number] or [Email] by Thursday 16th so I can confirm numbers for the meal.

 Mickleover
Thu 23rd May - 9:00pm
Susan Graves
Quiz 

Join us for the popular general knowledge quiz at the Masons Arms, 1 Etwall Road, Mickleover, DE3 0DL. Free entry. Contact me for directions / encouragement, and so I can let you know if anything changes, on [Phone Number] or [Email]

 Somerby
Sat 25th May - 7:00pm
Sue Watford
Pub Meal 

We are dining at the Stilton Cheese Inn, High Street, Somerby LE14 2PZ this month. The Inn is a family run CAMRA pub in a building that dates from the 17th century. There is a car park to the rear of the pub in Chapel Lane. Booking in advance is essential, so please let me know by Sat 18th May by calling [Phone Number] or e-mailing [Email]

 Nottingham
Tue 28th May - 7:30pm
Maxine Bates
Eating Meeting 

A Chinese meal at the excellent Mr Man's restaurant adjacent to Wollaton Park (NG8 2AD). See menu at wwwmrmansrestaurant.co.uk and reserve your place with Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] by 21st May please.

 Herts
Fri 31st May - 8:00pm
Richard Allen
LFOTM 

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.