Online
Sun 2nd 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. Contact: [Phone Number] or [Email]

 Letchworth
Thu 6th Oct - 8:00pm
Steve Thomas
FThOTM 

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]

 Online
Thu 6th Oct - 7:00pm
Jo Sidebottom/Susan Graves
New members' meet-up 

Attention all new members - or those who just haven't been to many get-togethers in the past! Local Officers Jo and Susan will be hosting a new member meet-up via Zoom at 7pm on Thursday 6th October. Wherever you live in the region, come along and chat to other regional members, find out more about Mensa, and ask any questions you might have. Contact [Email] for Zoom link.

 Milton Keynes
Sat 8th Oct - 3:00pm
Jo Sidebottom
T@3 

Join us in the restaurant of Dobbie's Garden Centre in Fenny Stratford for tea, cakes and chat. We will probably be in the conservatory area at the back. Contact: [Phone Number] or [Email]

 Rugby
Sat 8th Oct - 10:30am
Chris Hudson
Pub Walk 

Mixed Walk, Oxford Canal (muddy when wet) Newbold Tunnel (optional), heronry, Little Lawford, Long Lawford and River Avon. Meet at The Barley Mow, Newbold on Avon, Rugby. CV21 1HW (487 773) OS 222 8km (2 hrs 30 mins). Drink afterwards at 1.00. At 'The Barley Mow'. For help or encouragement [Phone Number] or [Email]

 Derbys
Wed 12th Oct - 1:00pm
Helen Krasner
Lunch 

Our regular 2WOTM meeting is back in its original location for the winter. Join us at Cocoa Cafe, 2 Strutt St, Belper DE56 1UN, https://www.ishouldcocoacafe.co.uk/ . Free parking nearby. Panini, salads, daily specials, homemade cakes, hot/soft drinks etc. I need to know numbers so tables can be reserved, so please contact Helen by the weekend before if possible.on [Phone Number] or [Email]

 Lincoln
Wed 12th Oct - 7:00pm
Jacquie Harrison
Indian meal 

Do join us for friendly conversation and a delicious meal at the Castlegate Indian restaurant in Union Road, Lincoln, near the castle (parking at The Lawn just opposite). All welcome, especially newcomers, and you can bring a guest. Please contact me by Sunday 9th, so I can book a table. Contact: Jacquie Harrison, email [Email] or telephone [Phone Number].

 Notts
Thu 13th Oct - 7:30pm
Maxine Bates
2ThOTM 

Our regular get together at The Cadland, High Road, Chilwell. We have a large table reserved from 7.30pm until close for food and/or drink. See menu at www.emberinns.co.uk. You bring the interesting conversation! Further info from Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] or just turn up on the night.

 Aylesbury
Fri 14th Oct - 10:30am
Val Hinkins
Coffee & Chat 

Join me for coffee and chat at Café Rococo, 6 The Exchange, Exchange Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1UR 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]

 Notts
Sat 15th Oct - 1:30pm
Maxine Bates
Treasure Trail 

Another of our professionally compiled treasure trails this time around beautiful Wollaton Hall and deer park (NG8 2AE). Solve the clues around the outside of the hall, lake and formal gardens. 2.5 miles of walking and takes approx. 3 hours. Ideal for all ages. Free to take part but contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] so enough packs available. Followed by optional food/drink at the family friendly Wheelhouse pub.

 Northampton
Sun 16th Oct - 10:30am
Ian Sargent
Breakfast Meeting 

The Northampton monthly breakfast meeting 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]

 Leicester
Mon 17th Oct - 8:00pm
Pen Penny
Pub social 

I'll be hosting this meeting again at the Cradock Arms, 201 Knighton Road, Leicester LE2 3TT. You'll find me at a table with the yellow Mblem at the lower section of the pub. You're welcome to bring a guest along. There are real ales, hot drinks and a good selection of other drinks. Large car park too. Contact [Email] or [Phone Number]

 Milton Keynes
Mon 17th Oct - 7:00pm
Jo Sidebottom
Book Group 

Join us in the foyer of Jury's Inn Hotel on Midsummer Boulevard as we discuss the next book in our series. Contact me for details of our current book. Contact: [Phone Number] or [Email]

 Derby
Wed 19th Oct - 7:30pm
Susan Graves
3WOTM 

This month we will be at Mr Grundy's, Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3AD (part of the Georgian House Hotel, entrance round the back). We have a separate room booked - ask for "Susan's Group". Come along to eat or just for a drink. Real Ales available. The hotel has its own car park. Wheelchair accessible. Contact Susan on [Email] or [Phone Number].

 Derbys
Thu 20th Oct - 7:00pm
Susan Graves
Ilkeston Charter Fair 

Visit Ilkeston Town Centre as it is transformed into a vast fairground. A wide range of attractions from white-knuckle rides (I'll only be watching!) to a carousel and other more traditional side shows plus food stalls. Weather dependent. Call/email to arrange a meeting point or to arrange to park at our house and walk in (20 min walk). Contact Susan on [Phone Number] or [Email]

 Lincoln
Sat 22nd Oct - 12:00pm
Jacquie Harrison
Pub discussion 

Note: this month we are meeting on the fourth Saturday. This meeting takes place at the Adam & Eve Tavern, Lindum Hill. Car park, pub food, decent ales, tea/coffee. This month we consider the question: "Is education the solution to the world's problems?" All welcome, but not suitable for children. Please book by Friday 21st, so I can reserve a table. Contact: Jacquie Harrison, email [Email] or telephone [Phone Number].

 Notts
Tue 25th Oct - 7:30pm
Maxine Bates
Eating Meeting 

We're going for a taste of Spain with tapas at Esquina, Tamworth Road, Sawley, NG10 3AU. See menu at www.esquinasawley.co.uk and reserve your place with Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] by 20th.

 Herts
Fri 28th Oct - 8:00pm
Richard Allen
LFOTM 

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 21 September if you intend to come so that I know to book enough tables, as it does get busy there on Friday nights.

 Notts
Fri 28th Oct - 7:00pm
Maxine Bates
Boardgames 

An evening at my home in Langley Mill playing new and retro boardgames. Soft/hot drinks and nibbles provided. Contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] for directions and to say you're coming along.

 Leics
Sat 29th Oct - 7:00pm
Pen Penny
Pub meal 

We'll be dining again at the Three Crowns, 2-6 Cotes Road, Barrow-upon-Soar LE12 8JS There is a car park at this 17th century building. You're welcome to bring a friend along but booking is essential. Please let me know by 21st Oct if you intend to join us. Contact [Email] or [Phone Number]

 High Wycombe
Sat 29th Oct - 2:00pm
Val Hinkins
Treasure Hunt 

Join me for the latest Treasure Hunt - "Swanning Around in High Wycombe". If you would like to join us for all or part of the day, please let me know by Monday 24th October. I will then forward you the detailed arrangements for the day. Contact: [Phone Number] or [Email]

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 Milton Keynes
Sun 30th Oct - 10:00am
Jo Sidebottom
Sunday Breakfast 

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. Contact: [Phone Number] or [Email]