Join us at the Holiday Inn Rugby/Northampton, off M1 J18, for an American themed day with the following programme of events, incorporating several short breaks with time for mingling:
2.00pm-2.45pm
Your hosts, Maxine Bates and Jo Sidebottom, will "meet and greet" before introducing some of the East Midlands Mensa officers. There will also be chance to discuss what type of social events you would like to see in the future and how you would like to benefit from your Mensa membership.)
3.00pm-3.45pm
Listen to Americana SIG member Elaine Yates giving an enthusiastic, and maybe interactive, talk about Native American culture and history.P
4.00pm-4.45pm
Mensan Peter Bellingham will teach us the art of cartooning. Learn how to draw Disney and other American cartoon characters such as The Simpsons, South Park, Snoopy and Tweety Pie. Fun for all ages!
5.00pm-5.45pm
Travel author Matthew Collins will give a humorous talk about his book "Across America With The Boys"; the story of his 6,500 miles, three month journey across the USA in a motorhome with two young sons and the adventures - good and bad - they had along the way.
6.30pm-8.00pm
A three course American style hot buffet dinner with the following menu:
Nachos
Taco salad
Black bean and orange salad
Three bean salad
Guacamole salad
Avocado salad
Caesar salad
Wings of fire
Chicken, beef and vegetable fajitas
Chilli con carne
Quesadillas
Mexican rice
Spicy potato wedges
Burgers (meat and vegetarian)
Hot dogs (meat and vegetarian)
Banoffee pie
Pecan pie
Pancakes
Chocolate brownies
Fruit platter
8.00pm-late
Test your knowledge of all things American with our quiz. Play as an individual or as part of a team. Small prize for the winner(s). Then stay to socialise with your newfound friends.
Directions to the venue: Exit M1 J18 and follow signs for Crick/A428. The hotel is situated on your left hand side and there is ample free parking. Sat nav users please enter postcode NN6 7XR. The nearest train station is Rugby which is approx. 6 miles away and a taxi fare to the hotel is approx. £12.
Accommodation: For anyone wishing to stay overnight the hotel are offering a discounted rate of £60 for a twin/double room or £40 for single occupancy. This includes full English breakfast and complimentary use of the hotel leisure club with swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool and gym. To book please contact the hotel directly on [Phone Number] and quote "Mensa".