Note change of cafe! We're now meeting at Dolly's at 52 King Street, Belper, DE56 1PL. They serve sandwiches, toasties, quiche, soup, pastries, cakes, daily specials and a range of hot and cold drinks. We have a room reserved upstairs. Free parking in the Coppice car park off marketplace. Further info from Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] if needed. New faces very welcome at our new venue!
Britain’s ill-fated 1875 expedition to the Arctic by HMS Alert and HMS Discovery was controversial at the time. 150 years later you can review over 100 recently rediscovered original photographs and associated items before you make up your own mind. Please note this exhibition is on the top floor of the manor and there is no wheelchair access. NT members enjoy free parking and admission to the manor. Other prices at: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/hughenden Contact me via the Mensa web site, on [Phone Number] or by e-mail to [Email]
Join us at Starbucks, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7AN for coffee and conversation. This may be a good meeting for members who are unsure about venturing out for a lunch with strangers. You are welcome to bring a guest. There is free parking on the retail park but read signs carefully as varying times near some outlets. It is within walking distance of the University and lower High Street. For more details/encouragement contact Jacquie at [Email] or [Phone Number] or just look out for the magazine on the day.
We shall be holding our regular third Monday of the month convivial gathering at the Cradock Arms, 202 Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3TT. The pub serves a good selection of ales, wines, spirits, soft drinks and hot drinks as well as food if you are hungry. You are welcome to bring a guest. We usually gather in the lower part towards the rear of the bar. Look out for the magazine or Mblem on the table. If you need any directions or encouragement, please contact me on [Phone Number] or at [Email]
Join us for a chat and a meal or just a drink 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”. Real ales available. The hotel has its own car park. New members very welcome, as are guests. Contact Susan on [Email] or [Phone Number].
Join us in the foyer of the Leonardo Hotel on Midsummer Boulevard as we discuss the next book in our series. Contact me for details of our latest book - [Phone Number] or [Email].
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 Sunday afternoons using board game arena and Jitsi for chat. For more information, please contact me via the Mensa web site, on [Phone Number] or by e-mail to [Email] a few days beforehand.
Join us in the Frog & Nightgown, the pub within The Swan Revived in Newport Pagnell, for a leisurely brunch - or just a coffee if you prefer. Let me know you’re coming if possible, so I can bag a large enough table - [Phone Number] or [Email].
We're going for a taste of Thailand at Grand Siam Thai restaurant, 42 Nottingham Road, Eastwood, NG16 3NQ. See menu at www.grandsiam.co.uk. Contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] by 17th please to reserve your place and for nearby parking suggestions. New faces welcome.
October's meal is at the Bradgate, 37 Main Street LE6 0AE. There's a large carpark behind the pub which you can drive into through the gates at the side of the pub. You are welcome to bring a friend with you but I need to know if you are joining us by Saturday 24th October so that I can book a table in time. You can contact me on [Phone Number] or at [Email]
Join us from 3pm in the restaurant at Dobbie’s Garden Centre in Fenny Stratford for tea, coffee, cakes and chat. Look for the Mblem on the table. Contact me with any queries on [Phone Number] or [Email]
Aardman Animations comes to Nottingham Royal Concert Hall to celebrate their 50th anniversary! Enjoy the best of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Timmy Time, Morph and Creature Comforts on the big screen accompanied by live music with an orchestra. Suitable for all ages. Tickets £22.50 to £36.00. Please express interest with Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] as soon as possible as the show is only on for this one date.
We shall be meeting for a pre-Christmas meal at the Miller and Steakhouse, 933 Loughborough Road, , LE7 7NJ. This restaurant is offering a special festive two course menu for £37.50 in addition to the regular menu. We have had enjoyable meals here in previous years. If you would like to attend this gathering, please let me know by 30th November by contacting me on [Phone Number] or at [Email]. You are welcome to bring a guest.
This month our 'second Thursday' get together at The Cadland in Chilwell will start slightly earlier and pre-bookings only as it's the Nottingham Mensa festive meal. £21.49 for 2 courses or £24.49 for 3 courses. Contact Maxine on [Phone Number] or [Email] for menu and to check availability.