Leicester
Tue 4th Sep - 8.00pm
Paul Coulson
FTuOTM 

It used to be the case that people would gather at The Corn Exchange to trade cereal commodities, so it's only right and proper that we gather at The Corn Exchange in Market Place and trade banter, repartee and requests for the salt and vinegar at dinner on Tuesday 4th at 8.00pm. Full details of the place at http://tinyurl.com/LeicsCornExchange, but please get in touch beforehand so we know how many chairs we need to gather.

 Nottingham
Wed 5th Sep - 8.00pm
Maxine Bates
5OTM 

Find us in the Golding's Room to the left of the bar in the Vat & Fiddle pub on Queensbridge Road (near Nottingham railway station) from 8.00pm on Wednesday 5th. In July Kevin the PG Tips chimp joined us. Why not come along and see if there's a special guest this month!

 Northampton
Thu 6th Sep - 9.00pm
Ian Sargent
FThOTM 

There are three events in different parts of the county to partake in this month, starting with our usual Northampton meeting on Thursday 6th at 9.00pm. We go to The Eastgate in Abington Street, which was previously Lloyds No.1 (though when I first went in it was Youngsters Toy Shop with a wooden slide down to the basement!). Hopefully we will have found a pub that doesn't have a quiz night - why do they all seem to be on Thursdays?

 Milton Keynes
Thu 6th Sep - 8.00pm
Jo Sidebottom
FThOTM 

Please join us on the 6th from 8.00pm for an informal First Thursday chat at The Old Beams at Shenley Lodge. Feel free to join us for a meal or just a drink - look out for the Mblem or mag. For location, menu, etc. see http://www.mcmullens.co.uk/oldbeams.

 Hitchin
Thu 6th Sep - 8.15pm
Steve Hemingway
FThOTM 

Thursday 6th from 8.15pm at Hitchin: FThOTM with Steve Hemingway. Richard's not available for this meeting so I shall be standing in. Otherwise, there's no change and we're still at the Millstream, Cambridge Road, Hitchin. Good food and good beer both available! Call me on [Phone Number] for more details and encouragement. The pub is about ten minutes' walk from the railway station.

 Yardley Hastings
Sat 8th Sep - 10.30am
Ian Sargent
Walk & Lunch 

Two days later and it's chance to explore the country side again. Saturday 8th at 10.30am is the time and the meeting point is the Rose & Crown in Yardley Hastings (on the A428 between Northampton and Bedford). The 4-mile route takes us through the grounds of Castle Ashby House. If you don't fancy the walk then meet us in the pub for lunch around 12.30pm.

 Milton Keynes
Sat 8th Sep - TBA
Paul Scofield
Bike ride 

has very kindly volunteered to lead a bike ride around Milton Keynes on Saturday 8th as our small tribute to Olympic year! Full details yet to be finalised, but it's likely to be around 15 miles, 4-5 hours, and probably a heritage route. So possibly a morning start, with a lunch stop. Full details will be on the East Midlands web site (www.eastmidsmensa.org.uk) and on the MK Mensa Facebook group (M-MK & Bedford), or you can contact me to get all the information.

 Lincoln
Sat 8th Sep - 12.05pm
Christine Howells
2SaOTM 

Our pub discussion this month is on 'Is technology changing social interaction?' in amongst some more general chat. So do join us at the Adam & Eve on Lindum Hill, Saturday 8th for lunch or just a quick drink between 12.05pm and 2.00pm or later. Contact me for encouragement.

 Watford
Mon 10th Sep - 8.00pm
Julia Haldane
A favourite painting 

Watford on Monday 10th at 8.00pm: A favourite painting - hosted by Julia Haldane. Best bring an original or a print or poster for this one! Please phone or email me to let me know if you plan on attending. Please bring the usual small amount of nibbles - thanks.

 Nottingham
Thu 13th Sep - 7.30pm
Maxine Bates
3ThOTM 

Our "2nd Thursday" get together is once again at the Beekeeper pub on Meadow Lane in Beeston on 13th. A convenient location, good value food and drink, and varied company make this a well attended event. Come for food at 7.30pm or later for just a drink. We have a regular booking of table number 26 which is near the food order point. New faces always welcome.

 High Wycombe
Thu 13th Sep - 7:30pm
Val Hinkins
Eating meeting 

Join me for an informal meal in High Wycombe to celebrate my 60th birthday at Café Italia in the Eden Centre. Meet there at 7:30pm on Thursday 13th. I hope to see lots of you there!

Please come and help me get in the mood for retirement. Bring plenty of ideas for events to fill up my newly empty diary!

I will need to book a table so please contact me by Tuesday 11th September at the latest to let me know you are coming. For further directions or encouragement please ring or e-mail me.

 Milton Keynes
Sun 16th Sep - 10.15am
Jo Sidebottom
Sunday breakfast 

Sunday breakfast will be at 10.15am on Sunday 16th, at Carluccio's in the Centre:MK. Come for a full breakfast, a snack, or just a drink - we will probably be in one of the red booths just outside the restaurant.

 Derby
Wed 19th Sep - 7.30pm
Maxine Bates
3WOTM 

Just our regular event this month from 7.30pm on Wednesday 19th at the Standing Order on Irongate in the city centre. Look for a yellow Mblem on one of the long tables in the low ceiling area at the rear of the pub. Old and new faces of all ages are welcome to join us for food or just a drink. It's a Wetherspoon venue so good value for money.

 Nether Heyford
Thu 20th Sep - 8.00pm
Ian Sargent
Roadshow 

Thursday 20th 8.00pm marks the start of our last event for the month, which is the Roadshow meeting. The roving band heads to The Olde Sun, Middle Street, Nether Heyford, NN7 3LL, so why don't you join us? The village is accessible from the A5 and A45, or via Bugbrooke. As always, a copy of the Mensa magazine, or another Mensa symbol, will show you who we are for the evening meetings. If you need any further information please contact me.

 Leicester
Thu 20th Sep - 8.00pm
Paul Coulson
3ThOTM 

A curious fact about September: No other month ends on the same day of the week as September, not even on a leap year. Got any curious facts yourself? If so, bring them along to The Craddock (http:// tinyurl.com/leicsMensaTTOTM) on Thursday 20th at 8.00pm for our regular Third-Thursday get together. Lookout for the Magazine or yellow mBlem on a table somewhere. Any questions, comments, or just fancy a chat? Give me a call or email me.

 Alford
Sun 23rd Sep - 3.00pm
Christine Howells
At home 

More discussion, this time over tea and cakes at my house near Alford, on ideas of the main philosophers but no previous knowledge required, everyone can join in. This month it's on Sunday 23rd from 3.00-5.00pm and the topics are: Individualism, Infinity, Ideals, and Identity. Please contact me for directions.

 Watford
Mon 24th Sep - 8.00pm
David Seddon
3MOTM 

Watford on Monday 24th at 8.00pm: Pub meeting - hosted by David Seddon King's Head, Bridge Road, Hunton Bridge WD4 8RE. Please look for a Mensa group in the garden! And the Magazine on the bench. This may be our last one at the King's Head - and meet inside if raining. We get a good turn out to the pub meets and have a wide age range - come and say hi! New members are always warmly welcomed.

 Nottingham
Tue 25th Sep - 7.30pm
Maxine Bates
Eating meeting 

Having been one of the first customers at Nando's when their new restaurant opened on the Ikea retail park near M1 J26 and knowing how many of my Mensa friends miss their quota of peri-peri chicken since our "chicks & flicks" events halted we're going for a meal here at 7.30pm on Tuesday 25th. Please let me know if you'd like to join us by 20th so I can try to reserve a table. Menu at www.nandos.co.uk

 Berkhamsted
Wed 26th Sep - 7.45pm
Jenny Habib
LWOTM 

On Wednesday 26th we will meet as usual at the Old Mill at 7.45-ish, the pub set back from the London Road, next door to the Esso petrol station. If it is fine we will sit in the garden. Come and chat / drink/ eat and see what happens.

 Nottingham
Thu 27th Sep - 7.30pm
Maxine Bates
Bouncers 

John Godber's comedy play "Bouncers" comes to the Theatre Royal and I'm planning a group visit to the 7.30pm performance on Thursday 27th. Tickets cost £13 to £24 depending on seating preference and there's 10% discount for groups of 10+. Please get in touch as soon as possible if interested.

 Digswell
Fri 28th Sep - 8.00pm
Richard Allen
LFOTM 

Friday 28th from 8.00pm at Digswell (by Welwyn North Station) LFOTM with Richard Allen. Now the Games are all over, it's back to normal and we'll be at the Cowper Arms, Digswell, Herts (by Welwyn North station). Call me for more details and encouragement. The pub is next to the railway station, which is served by stopping trains from Kings Cross to Cambridge and Peterborough.

 Fenny Stratford
Sat 29th Sep - 3.00pm
Jo Sidebottom
T@3 

Saturday 29th sees us back at Dobbie's Garden Centre in Fenny Stratford, just south of Milton Keynes, for T@3. This is one of our most popular meetings and an ideal one to come along to if you've never joined us before. Not that you wouldn't be welcome at any meeting, but most of us agree that T@3 has a particularly nice atmosphere (and great cakes!).