Weather and Covid permitting, we are going to wander around the charming little town of Olney. Meet 11.30am by the war memorial in the market square. Contact [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] beforehand to confirm it's going ahead.
Please join Dave and Alison on-line 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]
We may be able to meet outside for a long overdue drink and chat at the Vat & Fiddle pub on Queensbridge Road (NG2 1NB). Please contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] beforehand if interested as numbers may be restricted or we may need to book a table. Plus this event may be weather dependant!
Sadly, COVID-19 makes a physical meeting impracticable at the Three Magnets, so as usual 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 or [Phone Number] email [Email] for details. Or please visit the East Midlands Mensa or Brightspace Facebook group for updates.
This month's topic needs some homework: "What famous people do or did that you wouldn't expect." For fun, find out about the surprising activities of famous figures, then join us on Zoom for a friendly discussion over lunch - contribute as much or as little as you wish. Email Jacquie in advance to request the link, and for encouragement if you are a newcomer. Contact Jacquie on [Email] or [Phone Number].
Al fresco dinner anyone? Please check with Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] if we are able to meet outside at The Cadland, High Road, Chilwell. A limited number of us may be able to have a get together, weather permitting.
Join us on Zoom for a friendly chat over coffee. No discussion topics or formalities, all very welcome. Contact Jacquie in advance for the Zoom link, and for encouragement if you are a newcomer to the group or haven't used Zoom before. Contact Jacquie on [Email] or [Phone Number].
Provided restrictions allow, join me for our usual 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 would like to attend, please let me know well in advance in case I need to book a table. Please contact me on [Phone Number] or at [Email].
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].
Have a chat at our monthly Derby meeting on Zoom. Maybe we can talk about how we get this meeting back to in person. Have your choice of refreshment to hand. It will last for an hour and twenty minutes but stay for as little or long as you like. Please contact Susan for the Zoom link and any questions on [Email] or [Phone Number]
If restrictions allow, we'll be meeting at Doddington Hall, Main Street, Doddington, LN6 4RU, for a takeaway coffee and then a walk around the gardens and parkland. It may be possible to visit the Lincolnshire Artists' Spring exhibition as well. Please contact Jacquie for confirmation and full details. [Phone Number] or [Email]
I am hoping that we may be able to meet in person by this date and enjoy some relaxed conversation, cake and coffee together somewhere in High Wycombe. If you would like to come, please let me know on [Phone Number] or e-mail me at [Email] I will contact you a few days beforehand to confirm the venue and that the meeting is going ahead.
Come and have fun finding out who crumbled the biscuit man, starting any time between 12 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. Estimated time and distance 1.5 hours and 1.5 miles. Find me at Costa Coffee in Market Street to give you your clue sheet. Contact me before May 22nd to let me know that you are coming and discuss a start time as I need to stagger them. [Phone Number] or [Email]
Once again our Eurovision fun will be online. Grab yourself some European themed food and drink, watch the show on BBC1 and join in the banter with fellow fans via Facebook. Get in touch with Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] if you'd like to join in.
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].
Another attempt at a walk around Shipley Country Park. Meet in car park at the visitor centre (DE75 7GX). Charge of £1.60 for 2 hours or £3 for 4 hours applies. Route can be 3-5 miles dependant on participants and weather and passes through woodland, round lakes and historic buildings. It's important to contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] to confirm this event is going ahead.
Restaurants should be open again, but we may be restricted to how many households can dine together. Please contact Maxine if interested and this event will be planned accordingly. [Phone Number] or [Email]
We'll be dining at the Cheney Arms. This country pub, serving home cooked meals, can be found at 2 Rearsby Lane, Gaddesby, LE7 4XE. Booking in advance is essential and as pubs are probably going to be very busy and it is bank holiday weekend, so please let me know that you are coming by Saturday 15th May. [Phone Number] - [Email]