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All Mensa members ( and a guest ) are welcome at any of these meetings.
Please contact the meeting host for further details, directions and/or encouragement.
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	Huddersfield First Tuesday		Tuesday 6th January 2009 8:30pm		Roberta Bampton
The Grove, Springwood. Great choice of beers, sparkling company and a mind-stretching quiz - the ideal evening. New members welcome. Christmas dinner will also be in January, please call for details. Call Roberta for further details.

	Hull No Meeting!		Wednesday 7th January 2009 8:00pm		Chris Finn
Sorry no meeting this month

	York Eating meeting		Wednesday 14th January 2009 7:45pm		Richard Arthurs
Meeting at our favourite Thai restaurant, Siam House, 63a Goodramgate, York. Meet around 7.45 for 8. Free evening parking in Peel Street car park, near the York Press offices, some 15 minutes walk away. Partners, lapsed members, friends all welcome.

	Sheffield Meal		Wednesday 14th January 2009 8:00pm		Vivienne Smith
A return visit to an old favourite, Mama and Leonie's, Norfolk Street S1 2JE. Please email or call by Monday 13th to book.

	Yeadon Folk Music		Wednesday 14th January 2009 8:30pm		Chenda Appleyard
Come and join us at the White Swan in Yeadon for chat and folk music with Aiken's Drum. Not the sit in silence sort, more the sing along and talk amongst yourselves sort.

	Shipley Meal Out		Tuesday 20th January 2009 7:30pm		Marilyn Heron
Just right during a credit crunch: starter, curry and chapattis/rice for about £4.50 at Shama, 2-2a Commercial St, Shipley, BD18 3SR (right on Fox's corner and near Shipley station). BYOB. Contact Marilyn by Jan 13th.

	Tynemouth Third Wednesday		Wednesday 21st January 2009 7:30pm		Bob Bell
Pub & Grub: meet at the Turks Head, Front Street, Tynemouth. We are at this venue for another month.

	Harrogate Christmas Dinner		Tuesday 27th January 2009 8:00pm		Chenda Appleyard
Come and join us at the White Hart at Pool in Wharfedale, on the main Bradford/Harrogate road beside the awkward roundabout. Regular menu and no need to book. New members always especially welcome.

	Sheffield At Home		Friday 30th January 2009 8:00pm		Anonymous
The Last Friday of the Month At Home in Sheffield is a Sheffield institution. If you've not been before why not come along and try one of Sheffield's most laid-back meetings. Nibbles provided. Please bring your own drink. Email or call for address, directions etc.

	Otley Wii Olympics		Sunday 1st February 2009 3:00pm		Tricia Thomas
Come and try your hand at some virtual Olympic sports. No special skills or fitness needed - just an ability to wave your arms and a sense of fun. Nibbles provided, BYOB. Contact Tricia for more info, directions etc.

	Sheffield Science Café		Monday 2nd February 2009 7:00pm		Vivienne Smith
Held in café/bar of the Showroom, Paternoster Row. Have a drink, listen to short talk and join in the questions/discussion afterwards. Aubrey Blumsohn speaks on 'Ghost Science and pharmaceutical research: Statistics without data and other weapons of mass deception'. Entrance free. Food, drink, beverages available. Full disabled access. Opposite Railway Station, Transport Interchange and parking.

	Newcastle First Monday		Monday 2nd February 2009 8:00pm		Beryl Patterson
Join us in Cafe Pane in High Bridge (joins Grey Street with Pilgrim Street) for regular meeting.

	Leeds First Monday		Monday 2nd February 2009 8:30pm		Susan Luke
Please join us in the Lord Darcy on Harrogate Road (towards the Grammar School) for friendly chat. Look for the magazine. New members especially welcome, as are guests. Ring Susan for directions/encouragement

	Huddersfield First Tuesday		Tuesday 3rd February 2009 8:30pm		Roberta Bampton
The Grove, Springwood. Great choice of beers, sparkling company and a mind-stretching quiz - the ideal evening. New members welcome. Call Roberta for further details.

	Hull Cluedo		Wednesday 4th February 2009 8:00pm		Chris Finn
Once again, we look into the murder of Dr Black. The investigations begin at 8pm, upstairs, Memorial Club, Finkle St, Cottingham. (Club rules restrict entry to over 18s). For more details, ring Chris. New members especially welcome.

	Leeds North Bar		Saturday 7th February 2009 1:00pm		Merlyn Reid
Shopping in Leeds? Fancy a chat and a beer? Come and join us in the North Bar, 24 New Briggate LS1 6NU (0113 242 4540) between 1pm and 3pm for a couple of fruit beers. Look for the mag middle pages.

	York Second Wednesday		Wednesday 11th February 2009 7:00pm		Richard Arthurs
Regular second Wednesday meeting at the Mason's Arms, Fishergate, York. I shall arrive around 7pm, others will drift in considerably later. Large portions of food, also hot drinks available if required. Optional pub quiz at 9.30 for those prepared to enter, free sandwiches thereafter.

	Sheffield Meal		Wednesday 11th February 2009 8:00pm		Vivienne Smith
A return to Candytown, London Road for a delicious Chinese meal. Please email or call by Tuesday 10th to book.

	Yeadon Folk Music		Wednesday 11th February 2009 8:30pm		Chenda Appleyard
Come and join us at the White Swan in Yeadon for chat and folk music with Aiken's Drum. Not the sit in silence sort, more the sing along and talk amongst yourselves sort.

	Bradford Second Thursday		Thursday 12th February 2009 8:30pm		James Edmond
Calling all Bradford, Keighley and Halifax members. Join us for an evening of light hearted chat and frivolity at the Hare and Hounds, Toller Lane, Bradford. For further information, directions or encouragement contact me

	TBA Meal Out		Monday 16th February 2009 7:30pm		Marilyn Heron
I'll be on the look-out for special deals and vouchers for local restaurants in the new year, so I'll e-mail the NE-list with a venue nearer the time. Contact Marilyn by Feb 9th.

	Sunderland Third Wednesday		Wednesday 18th February 2009 7:30pm		Bob Bell
Pub & Grub Meeting - New Venue. This month we are going to T.J Doyle's in Deptford, an Irish pub between the Kings Arms and the Saltgrass. If you want to have a meal, please ring Bob Bell by Wednesday 11th.

	Idle Pub Meeting		Wednesday 18th February 2009 8:15pm		Dave Frost
Join us for our usual meeting at the Symposium wine bar, Albion Rd.Idle village. Good cask beer and meals and snacks available. New members always welcome, call Dave Frost for encouragement directions.

	Leeds Pancake Party		Tuesday 24th February 2009 8:00pm		Chenda Appleyard
As it's Shrove Tuesday the Harrogate last Tuesday meeting has turned into a pancake party in Horsforth. Bring fillings savoury or sweet and something to drink. Pancakes provided.

	Yeadon Pub Quiz		Thursday 26th February 2009 9:00pm		Robert Fisher
Please feel free to join us at Yeadon Stoops (opposite Murgatroyds Fish and Chip restaurant) for the entertaining pub quiz. We will congregate in the bar area from 9.00 onwards. Everybody welcome, including friends. Any questions etc. please contact me. Hope to see you there!

	Sheffield At Home		Friday 27th February 2009 8:00pm		Anonymous
The Last Friday of the Month At Home in Sheffield is a Sheffield institution. If you've not been before why not come along and try one of Sheffield's most laid-back meetings. Nibbles provided. Please bring your own drink.