Fancy a chat over a pint of real ale, glass of wine or cup of coffee? Then come along to the Vat & Fiddle pub, Queensbridge Road, NG2 1NB, from 8 until late. Look for yellow Mblem on a table, most likely in the Goldings Room to left of bar. New faces always welcome! Further info from Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] or just turn up on the night.
A guided sculpture walk, at the University of Hertfordshire's College Lane Campus. This can be either 1km or 5km and includes work by Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore. Starts at 1pm from the Main Reception and there is no charge. If interested, please contact me on [Phone Number] or [Phone Number], or email [Email]
Once again, we are at the Three Magnets, Leys Avenue, Letchworth. Thursday is traditionally curry night, but other food is also available (standard Wetherspoons fare). Leys Avenue is the main shopping street in Letchworth and is just a few minutes' walk from the rail station (Kings Cross to Cambridge line). Call me on [Phone Number], or email [Email] for further details and encouragement.
A unique opportunity to explore the Peel Street caves with the City Archaeologist. Participants must be mobile due to steps and wear sensible shoes plus hard hat provided. Numbers strictly limited. £10 per person. Age 12+ only. Tour lasts approx. 2 hours. For full info and to book your place please contact Scott on [Email]
Honey Cabaret presents a show by nine burlesque troupes from around Nottinghamshire. Venue is Pryzm nightclub, Lower Parliament Street in the city centre. Doors open 7pm, show starts 8pm and ends 10.30pm. Tickets £12. To book please contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email]
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]
If you like Indian food, I think you'll like Nadee contemporary Indian restaurant in Findern (DE65 6AR). It's a rural location by the canal so hoping for pleasant late summer weather to arrive by. Please contact me on [Email] or [Phone Number] by Monday 2nd September so I can confirm numbers.
We have our reserved tables to the far side of the bar at The Cadland, High Road, Chilwell, NG9 5EG. Join us from 7.30pm for food or later for just a drink. Plus a variety of conversation. Menu at www.emberinn.co.uk. One of our most popular events! Directions/encouragement from Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] if needed.
Our regular Second Saturday meeting at the Adam & Eve Tavern, 25 Lindum Road, LN2 1RT (opposite Pottergate arch). Join us for a discussion around "Does democracy inevitably develop into populism?" Cosy atmosphere, traditional pub food, decent ales, hot drinks, car park. All welcome. Find us in the alcove, Magazine on the table, or contact Jacquie beforehand on [Phone Number] or [Email] .
Our usual breakfast/brunch meeting will be a little later this month but still at the Rendezvous Coffee Shop in Market Walk, Northampton town centre. After the chat (and a quiz from Pete) we'll be disclosing whether we have ever had our fortunes told - and if it came true! Contact Marianne on [Phone Number] or email: [Email] for encouragement.
Join me for a drink and a natter at the Cradock Arms, 201 Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3TT. We usually gather in the lower part towards the rear of the bar. New faces are always welcome. You are also welcome to bring a friend. Look out for the magazine or Mblem. For directions or encouragement, please contact me on [Phone Number] or by email at [Email].
Our monthly quiz outing to The Plough at Simpson. Meet from 7:45 for a 8:00pm 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.
Food and/or drink plus friendly chat available at the Prince Rupert on Stodman Street in Newark. We're usually in the small room to the right as you enter this historic pub. Please contact Pete on [Phone Number] or [Email] if needing any encouragement to come along. New faces always welcome!
Join us for our monthly get-together in the centre of Derby. We will be at the Standing Order pub on Iron Gate (Wetherspoons) to eat or just for a drink and a chat from 7.30pm. 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.
Recital at Weston Church by Paul Galbraith. Paul is a professional musician who plays his 8-stringed 'Brahms' guitar cello style. Weston Church has wonderful acoustics and the concerts are always first class. £16 includes a glass of wine at the interval. Contact me on [Phone Number] or [Email] for directions/car sharing.
Join Mark at the Swan Theatre to see this play adapted from Paula Hawkins' novel. Tickets priced from £15 to £37 are available from www.wycombeswan.co.uk For further details or encouragement contact Mark on [Phone Number] or mobile [Phone Number].
I, Clara. Clara Schumann - A Life in Music. A live performance from Hertford Theatre. It's 200 years since Clara Schumann was born and this is a celebration of her life. Juliet Stevenson is the narrator with Lucy Parham on piano. The excerpt I watched looked tremendous. 3pm, 80 minutes with no interval. £23. If interested, please contact me on [Phone Number] or [Phone Number], or email [Email]
Join Christine and others at Carluccio's in the Centre:MK from 10:00am for a full breakfast, a snack, or just a drink. Contact [Email] for directions/encouragement.
Join us for a Greek meal at Emilio's, 8 High Street, Arnold, NG5 7DZ. See menu at www.emiliosgreekrestaurant.co.uk. Please reserve your place with Maxine by 20th on [Phone Number] or [Email]
One Man, Two Guvnors screened live from the National Theatre at The Broadway, Letchworth. £18. This is a popular event with many tickets already sold, so the advice is to book early. If interested, please contact me on [Phone Number] or [Phone Number], or email [Email]
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 a spot of encouragement to come and join us.
Coffee at The Cedar Coffee Shop, 28 West Street, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 2NB. Lovely food and good coffee. No need to book, but if you want me to look out for you, let me know you are coming on [Phone Number] or e-mail me at [Email]
We are dining at the Blue Bell Inn, 36 Main Street, Hoby LE14 3DT this month. This thatched pub, is a real ale one with 6 real ales and a traditional scrumpy on tap. There is a car park in front of the building. Booking in advance is essential so please let me know by the 16th of September. Either call me on [Phone Number] or e-mail me at [Email]
A light lunch at the Little Rose tea room in Louth. Afterwards, weather permitting, we plan to explore this charming town (and shops) on foot. All welcome to join us for lunch and walk, just lunch, or just the walk. Note: the walk might be tiring for some. Please let Helen know you're coming, so she can book a table. Email [Email] or phone [Phone Number].
We've got a return visit to the Duston Bowmen at the Sandy Lane golf centre - but do not follow the signs to the adjacent Northampton County Golf Club in Church Brampton Village! See the entrance at https://goo.gl/maps/KgAyL1Dbqp42 You can ring [Phone Number] when arrived for collection to the archery area. Contact Marianne as above for more information.
If you've never been to a Mensa event, come and say hello to members old and new at The Burnt Oak in Shenley Brook End. We have our own private space, and a few nibbles to welcome you. Please confirm with Jo at [Email], or [Phone Number] / [Phone Number] by Wednesday 18th so we have numbers; after that you're welcome to attend but we can't guarantee to feed you!