Nottingham
Wed 5th Sep - 8:00pm
Maxine Bates
5OTM/Sheep Racing 

This month's get together at the Vat & Fiddle pub (NG2 1NB) features hilarious sheep racing! We have private use of the Goldings Room. Buy a wad of sheepy money for £2.50 then watch six battery operated sheep in racing silks stagger and bleat their way to the finish line! All money going to charity and prize for the winner. Further info from Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] or just turn up on the night.

 Letchworth
Thu 6th Sep - 8:00pm
Richard Allen
FThOTM 

As ever, we are at 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 on [Phone Number] for more details and encouragement.

 Lincoln
Sat 8th Sep - 12:00pm
Jacquie Harrison
Pub discussion 

Our regular Second Saturday meeting. Join us in the alcove of the Adam and Eve, 25 Lindum Road (opposite Pottergate Arch) for a discussion around "What is the future of town centres?" Parking, pub food, all welcome. Contact Jacquie on [Phone Number] or [Email] for more details.

 Burton Upon Trent
Sat 8th Sep - 1:30pm
Susan Graves
Brewery Centre 

Join us for a visit to the National Brewery Centre (DE14 1NG). Ticket price £11.95/£9.95 concession includes a guided tour, free car parking and three beer tasting vouchers (equivalent to one pint) per adult. Meet near the reception at 1.30pm and we'll aim for the 2pm tour. Contact Susan on [Phone Number] or [Email] for encouragement and so we can look out for you.

 Burton Upon Trent
Sat 8th Sep - 5:00pm
Susan Graves
Pub Social 

Follow on from the Brewery Centre trip or join us separately at The Lord Burton (Wetherspoons) at 154 High Street, DE14 1JE, for a chat and perhaps something to eat. Look for a yellow Mblem on a table. Contact Susan on [Phone Number] or [Email] for encouragement and so I can look out for you.

 Nottingham
Sun 9th Sep - 12.00pm
Maxine Bates
Wollaton Hall 

A visit to Wollaton Hall and Park (NG8 2AE). Optional tour of the Hall at noon lasting 45 minutes and costing £5 per person. Followed by a stroll around the lake then picnic. Also option to visit the natural history museum. Ideal for families. Parking £3 per car for 3 hours. See Empress for further details or contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email]

 Northampton
Sun 9th Sep - 10:30am
Marianne Kendall
Brunch 

Our usual breakfast/brunch meeting is at 10:30 at the Rendezvous Coffee Shop, Market Walk in Northampton Town Centre. After the quiz (make it a bit easier, Pete - please!) we'll converse very quietly to test Ian's new hearing aid. Contact Marianne on email: [Email] or [Phone Number] for encouragement.

 Nottingham
Thu 13th Sep - 7:30pm
Maxine Bates
Natter & Nosh 

Our '2nd Thursday' get together at the Cadland, High Road, Chilwell, for food and/or drink plus varied conversation. Menu at www.emberinns.co.uk. Look for yellow Mblem on a large table to far side of bar. New faces welcome. Directions/encouragement to come along from Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email]

 Caistor
Sat 15th Sep - 12:00pm
Helen & Paul Shovlar
Lunch 

Join us for a light lunch at the café in the Caistor Arts & Heritage Centre, 28 Plough Hill. After lunch, weather permitting, we plan to explore the town using the official Walkabout Caistor leaflet. Meet outside the Centre - we'll be holding a Magazine. Please let us know you're coming, so we can look out for you. Email [Email] or phone [Phone Number].

 Hughenden
Sun 16th Sep - 3:00pm
Val Hinkins
T@3 

Join me at Church House, Hughenden, HP14 4LA for one of their famous afternoon teas. A good variety of home made cakes & local ice cream! Meet me there at 3pm. Please ring me on [Phone Number] or e-mail me at [Email] for further information or encouragement.

 Leicester
Mon 17th Sep - 8:00pm
Pen Penny
Pub Social 

I will be hosting the meeting this month at the Cradock Arms, 201 Knighton Road, Leicester LE2 3TT. You will find me in the lower area of the pub at a table with the yellow Mblem. I look forward to seeing you there but if you need directions or want to meet me at the door before the meeting, then please get in touch on [Phone Number]/e-mail me at [Email]

 Milton Keynes
Mon 17th Sep - 8:15pm
Jo Sidebottom
3MOTM Quiz 

Our monthly quiz outing to The Barge at Woolstone. Meet from 8.15 for a 8.30pm start - cost is £1 per person. Please let me know if you are coming so I know if we will be one team or two. Contact Jo at [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] for directions/encouragement.

 Newark
Tue 18th Sep - 7:00pm
Pete Gault
3TuOTM 

Join our growing group for food/drink/chat at our new venue of The Prince Rupert pub on Stodman Street in Newark (NG24 1AW). Look for a yellow Mblem on the table or contact Pete beforehand on [Phone Number] or [Email] for directions/encouragement. New faces always welcome!

 Flackwell Heath
Tue 18th Sep - 8:00pm
Dave Denholm
Indoor Games 

Join Dave and Alison at their home in Flackwell Heath, near High Wycombe, for a relaxed evening of indoor board games. All members and friends welcome. Space is limited, so please contact Dave for directions and to discuss what games you would like to play on [Phone Number] or by e-mail at [Email]

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

Third Wednesday brings our regular get-together at the Standing Order pub on Iron Gate (Wetherspoons). Join us to eat or just for a drink and a chat from 7.30pm, cheap prices. Look for the yellow Mblem on a long table in the rear section. Contact Susan on [Phone Number] or [Email] for directions and/or encouragement. New faces especially welcome.

 Milton Keynes
Sat 22nd Sep - 3:00pm
Jo Sidebottom
T@3 

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

 Alfreton
Tue 25th Sep - 7:30pm
Maxine Bates
Eating Meeting 

Join us for an excellent eat-as-much-as-you-like Chinese buffet at Lotus Lounge, Central Road, Alfreton, DE55 7BH. Cost £14.90 per person. Menu at www.lotus-chinese.co.uk. Reserve your place with Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] by 21st please.

 Digswell (by Welwyn North station)
Fri 28th Sep - 8:00pm
Richard Allen
LFOTM 

As ever, we are at the Cowper Arms, Digswell. The pub is next to Welwyn North station and is served by stopping trains from Kings Cross to Peterborough and Cambridge. Good food, beer and conversation guaranteed! Please call me on [Phone Number] for more details and encouragement.

 Bradenham
Fri 28th Sep - 10:30am
Val Hinkins
Coffee & Chat 

We are going to the Red Lion Tea Room, HP14 4HF, which is on the main road between High Wycombe and Saunderton at the Bradenham Village turn. Join me there for breakfast, or just coffee or tea. Free car park. No need to book, but if you want to let me know you are coming phone [Phone Number] or e-mail me at [Email]

 Hoby, Leics
Sat 29th Sep - 7:00pm
Sue Watford
Skittles & Supper 

We will be in the Skittle Alley at the Blue Bell Inn, 36 Main Street, Hoby LE14 3DT. The evening will consist of playing skittles in 2 teams and a hot buffet meal will be provided. Booking is essential before September 13th and you will need to pay me £7.95 per person and tell me your menu choice. Please get in touch with me on 01949 861356 or [Email]

 Northampton
Sat 29th Sep - 2:00pm
Marianne Kendall
Croquet 

Join us for a session at St Andrews Hospital, Billing Road, NN1 5DG at 2 p.m. at a cost of £10 (could be less if lots of us turn up). After some coaching there will be an informal competition. Plenty of parking and loos inside the hospital, but bring your own refreshments. This game is overtly genteel but covertly ruthless! Contact Marianne for reassurance on email and phone as above.

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

Join us at Carluccio's in the Centre:MK from 10am for a full breakfast, a snack, or just a drink. Look out for the Mblem, probably in one of the red booths outside. Contact Jo at [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] for directions/encouragement.