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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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	Eaglescliffe Meal		Saturday 11th February 2012 7:00pm		Pam Cooper
Meal at the vegetarian restaurant 'The Waiting Room'. This is close to Eaglescliffe station for anyone who would like to use public transport.

	Leeds Pub Quiz		Tuesday 14th February 2012 8:30pm		Chenda Appleyard
If you've nothing better to do on Valentine's Day, do join us at the Fox and Hounds in Bramhope for chat and quiz. New members always especially welcome, as are guests. Further directions, encouragement, etc. contact Chenda.

	Sheffield Moroccan food		Thursday 16th February 2012 8:00pm		Vivienne Smith
This month we return to Otto's, 344 Sharrow Vale Road, S11 8ZP for home-made Moroccan and Mediterranean food. Please ring or mail by Wednesday to let me know if you are coming.

	Rodley, Leeds Meal Out		Tuesday 21st February 2012 7:30pm		Marilyn Heron
Join us at our old favourite: The Olive Tree, 55 Rodley Lane, Rodley, Leeds, LS13 1NG, for Greek food. We hope to make use of offers from The Times. (www.olivetreegreekrestaurant.co.uk). Contact Marilyn on by 16th Feb.

	York Spamalot		Friday 24th February 2012 7:15pm		Richard Arthurs
Subsequent to our night at the opera, another intellectual pursuit, to see 'Spamalot' at the Grand Opera House, York. Performance starts at 7.30. Possible pre-performance meal. Spam is not on the menu! Friends, partners, lapsed members etc welcome as always.

	Sheffield At Home		Friday 24th February 2012 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.

	Harrogate Last Tuesday		Tuesday 28th February 2012 8:30pm		Chenda Appleyard
Come and join us at the Harwood at Pannal on the A61. New members and guests always especially welcome. Further directions, encouragement etc. from Chenda.

	Hartlepool Lunch		Saturday 3rd March 2012 12:00pm		Pam Cooper
Lunch at Tall Ships - Ember Inn on A179 into Hartlepool. (http://www.emberpubanddining.co.uk/thetallshipshartlepool)

	Newcastle First Monday		Monday 5th March 2012 7:30pm		Beryl Patterson
Back to Cafe Pane in High Bridge for the time being. Maybe we'll try somewhere dcifferent next month.

	Leeds First Monday		Monday 5th March 2012 8:30pm		Chenda Appleyard
Join us as we enjoy a casual chat at the Lord Darcy on Harrogate Road (towards the Grammar School). New members especially welcome, as are guests. Contact Chenda for directions / encouragement.

	Huddersfield First Tuesday		Tuesday 6th March 2012 8:30pm		Roberta Bampton
Meet at The Grove, Springwood, Huddersfield. Excellent selection of beers, a quiz and a chat. New and old members welcome. Telephone Roberta for further details.

	Sheffield Early evening meet		Wednesday 7th March 2012 5:00pm		Geoff Theasby
Meet your fellow city centre Mensans for an after work get together at Cafe Piazza, (at the new address) Church Street near Anglican cathedral and tram stop. Beverages, wine, beer, cakes and hot food.

	Hull Connections		Wednesday 7th March 2012 8:00pm		Ray Kenyon
In March we are sampling this 'Mensa' game for the first time. Upstairs, Memorial Club, Finkle St, Cottingham. (Club rules restrict entry to over 18s). Chris is unavailable this month, so for more details, ring Ray. New members especially welcome.

	Middlesbrough Charity quiz night		Saturday 10th March 2012 7:30pm		Pam Cooper
Charity quiz night with Middlesbrough Soroptimists at Marton Community Centre, Cypress Rd, Marton. Tickets £7.50 including refreshments.

	Leeds Meal		Tuesday 13th March 2012 7:30pm		Marilyn Heron
Seems ages since we were there: Loch Fyne, 2 City Square, Leeds, LS1 2ES, for fish and other foodie delights. (www.lochfyne-restaurants.com)We hope to make use of offers from The Times. Contact Marilyn by 6th March.

	York Social		Wednesday 14th March 2012 7:30pm		Richard Arthurs
Regular second Wednesday meeting at the Mason's Arms, Fishergate, York. I shall be there just after 7, most people drift in considerably later. Meals (huge portions) and hot drinks available. Optional pub quiz at 9.30pm, free sandwiches thereafter. Friends, partners, lapsed members etc. welcome as always.

	Otley Science Cafe		Thursday 15th March 2012 7:30pm		Tricia Thomas
Relaxed but inspiring! An evening of science with speakers on hand to explain their theories on specialist subjects. Then over to you to come up with the tricky questions. Tickets: £4/£3; you can get them direct (http://www.otleycourthouse.org.uk/whats-on/) or contact me by 9th to get them for you.

	Sheffield Indian food		Thursday 15th March 2012 8:00pm		Vivienne Smith
This month we will be making a first visit to Bistrot Pierre, 835b-837 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8TH. Please ring or email by Wednesday to let me know if you are coming.

	Idle Pub Social		Monday 19th March 2012 8:15pm		Dave Frost
Join us at the Symposium Wine Bar, Albion Rd. Idle village. A general chat with excellent cask ales and fine wines on tap to improve/hamper conversation. Call Dave for encouragement, directions. New members and guests always welcome.

	Harrogate Last Tuesday		Tuesday 27th March 2012 8:30pm		Chenda Appleyard
Come and join us at the Swan on the Stray, Skipton Road in Harrogate. New members and guests always especially welcome. Contact Chenda for directions, encouragement etc.

	Sheffield At Home		Friday 30th March 2012 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 or address, directions etc.

	Morpeth Regional Wayzgoose		Saturday 31st March 2012 10:30am		Chenda Appleyard
Come and join us at the Sun Inn, High Church, Morpeth NE61 2QT for our regional day out. Planned activities during the morning and informal explorations of the area in the afternoon. Free lunch if you book with Chenda by Sun 25th Mar.