Online
Sun 3rd Oct - 2:00pm
Dave Denholm
Games Afternoon 

Please join Dave and Alison online 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]

 Northampton
Sun 3rd Oct - 10:30am
Ian Sargent
Breakfast Meeting 

Join us at: Zapato Lounge, Welsh House, Market Square, NN1 2EB. Have a coffee or treat yourself to a full breakfast, whilst catching up with what the rest of the Northampton members have been doing. Contact me on [Phone Number] or [Email]

 Nottingham
Tue 5th Oct - 8:00pm
Maxine Bates
5OTM 

Please check that this get together is happening at the Vat & Fiddle pub on Queensbridge Road (NG2 1NB) as opening hours are currently subject to change. Contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email]

 Letchworth
Thu 7th Oct - 8:00pm
Steve Thomas
FThOTM 

This is our monthly meeting at the Three Magnets, in Leys Avenue. Thursday is traditionally a curry night, but other food is available (standard Wetherspoons fare). It is strongly recommended to contact me before travelling to confirm that the meeting is going ahead. Please call [Phone Number] or email [Email] for details. Or please visit the East Midlands Mensa Facebook group for updates.

 Lincoln/online
Sat 9th Oct - 12:00pm
Jacquie Harrison
SSOTM pub/online discussion 

Join us for a friendly discussion over lunch. We might meet at a local pub or alternatively on Zoom, depending on circumstances. This month's discussion topic is: "What do we do about refugees and migration?" All welcome. It's essential to contact me by Friday 8th to confirm whether pub or online meeting and let me know you'll be attending. Contact Jacquie on [Email] or [Phone Number].

 Bucks
Sat 9th Oct - 2:00pm
Val Hinkins
NT Visit & Tea 

We haven't visited Hughenden Manor recently. Depending on the weather and Covid we may visit the house, or just walk in the estate. Both options will be followed by refreshments in the café. If you would like to come, please let me know on [Phone Number] or e-mail me at [Email] a few days beforehand so I can confirm the meeting is going ahead.

 Milton Keynes
Sat 9th Oct - 3:00pm
Jo Sidebottom
T@3 

Join us as we make another visit to Dobbie's for tea, coffee, cakes & chat, getting back on our regular quarterly schedule. Contact [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number].

 Notts
Sun 10th Oct - 2:00pm
Maxine Bates
Treasure Trail 

Follow this professionally written treasure hunt solving clues around the village of Edwinstowe and Sherwood Forest Approx. 2 miles and 2 hours. Ideal for families. Set off from outside Edwinstowe library. (NG21 9QS) and finish at The Dukeries Lodge (NG21 9HS) for food and/or drink. Full details in Empress. Please confirm attendance with Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] so enough trails available and to arrange staggered start times.

 Notts
Thu 14th Oct - 7:30pm
Maxine Bates
Natter & Nosh 

We are booked at The Cadland, High Road, Chilwell, NG9 5EG for a meal at 7.30pm. Please let Maxine know if you intend coming along so table size can be amended if necessary. [Phone Number] or [Email]. You are also welcome later for just a drink as the venue quietens down. Large car park and on bus route. All welcome to come along for food, drink and scintillating conversation!

 Derby
Sat 16th Oct - 10:30am
Susan Graves
Museum of Making 

Join us as we visit this newly reopened museum telling Derby's 300-year history of making. It's at the Silk Mill building, Silk Mill Lane, Derby DE1 3AF. Meet outside the large glass atrium entrance. The museum is free. The "Scale" exhibition is optional and extra - prebook on their website from 5th Oct. Please let me know if you are thinking of coming. Contact Susan on [Email] or [Phone Number].

 Sleaford
Sun 17th Oct - 12:00pm
Helen Shovlar
Lunch & stroll 

In August this had to be postponed. Fingers crossed this time! Join us for a light lunch at the CafeBar at the Hub in Sleaford. Then a look at the exhibitions, and maybe a walk along the river. Let me know by Thursday 14th if you are coming, so I can book a table. All welcome, and you can bring a guest. Contact Helen on [Email] or [Phone Number].

 Leicester
Mon 18th Oct - 8:00pm
Pen Penny
Pub Social 

At the start of UK coffee week, come and have a coffee or another beverage with us at the Cradock Arms, 201 Knighton Road, LE2 3TT. This is just 2 miles from the city centre and there is a large car park. You can bring a guest and to let me know that you are coming, contact me on [Phone Number] or at [Email]

 Derby
Wed 20th Oct - 7:30pm
Susan Graves
3WOTM 

This month we are trying Mr Grundy's, Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3AD (bar area of the Georgian House Hotel). We've booked a separate room opposite the hotel reception. Ask for "Susan's Group". Come along to eat or just for a drink. Please let me know if you are thinking of coming so we look out for you. Contact Susan on [Email] or [Phone Number].

 Beaconsfield
Fri 22nd Oct - 10:30am
Val Hinkins
Coffee & Chat 

Join me at Jung's on the Broadway in Beaconsfield, HP9 2PD for relaxed conversation, cake and coffee. See http://www.hpjung.com/ for location and menu. No need to book, but if you want to confirm the meeting is going ahead contact me on [Phone Number] or e-mail me at [Email] a few days ahead.

 Milton Keynes
Sun 24th Oct - 10:00am
Jo Sidebottom
Sunday breakfast 

Join us for a leisurely breakfast - check Empress or the East Midlands Facebook group for the venue, or contact [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number].

 Notts
Tue 26th Oct - 7:30pm
Maxine Bates
Eating Meeting 

We're going for a taste of Mexico at Chiquito's, Redfield Way, Lenton, NG7 2UW. Menu at www.chiquito.co.uk. Please book with Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] by 22nd latest so a table can be reserved.

 Derby
Wed 27th Oct - 7:30pm
Susan Graves
Online Chat 

Join us for a chat on Zoom on the 4th Wednesday of October. It will last for an hour and twenty minutes but stay as little or as long as you like. Have your choice of refreshment to hand. New faces very welcome. Please contact me for the Zoom link and with any questions. Contact Susan on [Phone Number] or [Email]

 Milton Keynes
Thu 28th Oct - 7:30pm
Jo Sidebottom
Arts lecture 

We're hoping to attend a local Arts Society lecture on the painter Joseph Wright of Derby - cost £7.50pp. See Empress/East Mids FB group, or contact [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] for further details.

 Herts
Fri 29th Oct - 8:00pm
Richard Allen
LFOTM 

As ever, we are at the Cowper Arms, Digswell (next to Welwyn North station) from 8 pm. Currently, numbers are restricted to six people at a table, so if you want to come, please can you call me on [Phone Number] no later than Friday 22 October. Regrettably, it may not be possible to accommodate you if you don't let me know in advance.

 Leics
Sat 30th Oct - 7:00pm
Sue Watford
Pub Meal 

This month we are dining at the Britannia Inn, 47 Main Street, Queniborough LE7 3DB If you would like to join us, with maybe a guest, booking in advance is essential so please let me know by 23rd October if you want to come along. Contact me on [Phone Number] or at [Email]