Leicester
Sun 1st Nov - 7:30pm
Paul Coulson
Theatre visit 

I've been looking for a good opportunity to visit Leicester's tiny theatre above a pub, and the short comedy musical "The Element in the room: A radioactive reflection about the death and life of Marie Curie" on November 1st seems ideal Mensa material to me!! More info is on the theatre's website www.upstairsatthewestern.com, and you can book tickets there so we can meet up in the pub before the performance.

 Luton
Tue 3rd Nov - 7:30pm
Bob Ford
FTuOTM 

At the 'Brache' Beefeater, Osborne Road, opposite the Vauxhall Design Building. There is parking on site. Come along for a drink and a chat, or just the chat. Food is available at the bar or in the restaurant from the same menu. New faces will be welcome to join our group. Contact Bob for directions or more details.

 Letchworth
Thu 5th Nov - 8:00pm
Richard Allen
FThOTM 

We have decided to change the First Thursday venue again and we areat the Three Magnets, Leys Avenue, Letchworth.

Thursday nights are curry nights but other food (standard Wetherspoons' fare) is available as well. Leys Avenue is the main shopping street in Letchworth and is a few minutes' walk from the station (Kings Cross to Cambridge line). Call me for more details and encouragement.

 Nottingham
Thu 5th Nov - 7:00pm
Maxine Bates
5OTM 

Our regular "5th of the month" get together at the Vat & Fiddle pub on Thursday 5th coincides with my 20th anniversary of being Notts LocSec. To celebrate we will have the Goldings Room to ourselves and there will be a free meal for everyone who confirms attendance with me by 29th October. Chosen by some of the regulars from the pub's standard menu, this will be a hot roast beef cob with potatoes and gravy (or quorn sausage cob with vegetarian gravy upon request) followed by a choice of sticky toffee pudding, syrup sponge, strawberry jam sponge or apple and blackberry crumble with ice cream or custard. Note the earlier start time of 7pm for anyone wishing to take up the meal offer! Or you are equally as welcome to join us at any time for just a drink. New and old faces both welcome.

 Lincoln
Sat 7th Nov - 12:05pm
Christine Howells
Pub discussion 

We will be at our usual venue, 'Adam and Eve' on Lindum Hill, probably in the alcove, look for MBlem. This month's topic: 'Designer babies?'.

 Bedford
Thu 12th Nov - 7:00pm
Jo Sidebottom
Eating meeting 

On Thursday 12th at 7pm we'll be in Bedford for a visit to an old favourite, the Sizzling Wok in The Broadway. This is a Mongolian barbecue restaurant where you select your own raw meat, vegetables, spices and them to the chefs to stir-fry for you. It's all-you-can-eat so if you don't get it quite right first time, you can have another go. Please let me know by Sunday 8th if you plan to come, so I can book a table.

 Nottingham
Thu 12th Nov - 7.30pm
Maxine Bates
Natter & nosh 

On Thursday 12th we return to the Beekeeper on Meadow Lane in Beeston for our "natter & nosh" evening. A variety of conversation and a variety of food - or just a drink if you prefer - are on offer from 7.30pm. The Nottingham Mensa Christmas meal will take place on 10th December at the Beekeeper where 2 courses cost £12.99.

Please let me know if you'd like to see the menu or book a place by 12th November so I can adjust our reservation accordingly. A £5 deposit is required with balance payable on the night.

 Great Missenden
Sat 14th Nov - 12:30pm
Val Hinkins
Lunch 

At half past twelve on Saturday 14th November we will meet for lunch at Origins at the White Lion on Great Missenden High Street, HP16 0AL. Origins describes itself as both a vibrant wine and cocktail bar serving light international tapas in a sophisticated environment and an oasis of civilization in a busy high street. It is very popular so I will need to book us a table. Please let me know by Friday 6th November if you want to join us.

 Great Missenden
Sat 14th Nov - 2:30pm
Val Hinkins
Artists and Makers Fair 

After lunch we will move to the Memorial Hall on the Link Road for the Artists and Makers Fair, admission charge £1.00. This fair is run by Sally Evans events and will feature a number of local artists and craft makers. If you are not coming to lunch first, meet us at 2:30pm at the entrance to the Fair. For further details or encouragement contact me.

 Milton Keynes
Mon 16th Nov - 8.30pm
Jo Sidebottom
3MOTM and Quiz 

Our monthly visit to the Barge in Woolstone for the quiz is on Monday 16th. Meet from 8.30 - the quiz starts at 9pm and costs £1 per person. Look out for the Mblem on a table. Please let me know if you plan to come so I can bag a large enough table.

 Lincoln
Tue 17th Nov - 7:00pm
Christine Howells
Eating meeting 

This month's venue is Thai no.1 on the Bailgate. All welcome, but please book with me by 12th if possible, thanks.

 Derby
Wed 18th Nov - 7.30pm
Maxine Bates
3WOTM 

From 7.30pm on Wednesday 18th we'll be at the Standing Order (Wetherspoon) on Irongate in the city centre. Look for a yellow Mblem on a long table in the rear section of the pub. Arrive and leave whenever you like and join us for food or just a drink.

 Welwyn
Sat 21st Nov - 2:30pm
Richard Allen
Games and a Winter Warmer 

Rowena and Mark Lawrence would like to invite you to Welwyn on Sat 21 Nov 2:30pm for Games and a Winter Warmer Our German Mensan friends are visiting. They love gaming. Come along to say hello and join us for some unusual board games. Stay on, if you wish, for our evening event. Warming winter drinks (e.g. mulled wine and/or hot chocolate) followed by a spectacular Feuerzangenbowle (flaming rum). Contact us on or [Phone Number] or rowenamlove@gmail.com for details and suggestions on what to bring.

 Nottingham
Sat 21st Nov - 9:00am
Maxine Bates
Gymathon 

After all the eating earlier in the month you'll need to sign up for our "gymathon" on Saturday 21st! This takes place at Greasley Sports Centre (NG16 3QN) and we'll be attempting to keep a bike, cross-trainer and rower in constant motion from 9am to 9pm. Why not sign up for a 30 min stint and help us raise a little money for Cancer Research UK whilst keeping fit? Last year there was great camaraderie and we raised nearly £1,300. Please contact me for further information. Alternatively sponsorship is most gratefully received: www.justgiving.com/teams/greasleygymathon2015

 Alfreton
Tue 24th Nov - 7.30pm
Maxine Bates
Eating meeting 

Following a restaurant recommendation this month's "eating meeting" takes place at Lotus Lounge, Central Road, Alfreton at 7.30pm on Tuesday 24th. This is an eat-as-much-as-you-like Chinese buffet costing £13.90 per person. See menu at www.lotus-chinese.co.uk and book your place with me by 20th latest please. New faces most welcome.

 Leicester
Thu 26th Nov - 8:00pm
Paul Coulson
4ThOTM 

Later on in November, and we're back in the pub for our regular fourth Thursday. We'll be in The Cradock Arms from 8:00pm on the 26th, usually tucked into a corner in the lower bit of the pub. Finally, we'll be holding out traditional Christmas Curry night on December 17th at the Mem Saab in Highcross. Places are limited and it's strictly firstcome, first-served so please get your booking to me ASAP. I look forward to seeing you soon!

 Digswell
Fri 27th Nov - 8:00pm
Richard Allen
LFOTM 

As always, we're at the Cowper Arms, Digswell, which is by Welwyn North railway station, which is served by trains from Kings Cross to Cambridge and Peterborough. Good food and good beer both available! Call me on [Phone Number] for more details and encouragement.

 Milton Keynes
Sun 29th Nov - 10:00am
Jo Sidebottom
Sunday breakfast 

Sunday breakfast will be on 29th at 10am at Carluccio's in the Centre:MK. You will probably find us in one of the red booths just in front of the restaurant - look for the Mblem on a table. Come for a full breakfast, a snack, or just a drink.