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All Mensa members ( and a guest ) are welcome at any of these meetings.
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	York Social		Wednesday 8th September 2010 7:30pm		Richard Arthurs
A return to the regular second Wednesday meetings at the Mason's Arms, Fishergate, York. Meals and hot drinks available. Optional pub quiz at 9.30, free sandwiches thereafter. Guests, wives, partners, lapsed members always welcome. I shall be there by 7.15 pm, most people arrive much later.

	Sheffield Meal		Wednesday 8th September 2010 8:00pm		Vivienne Smith
This month we are eating Turkish food at Mangal, 280 Glossop Road, S10 2SH. Please email or call by Tuesday 7th to book.

	Newcastle Cinema		Wednesday 15th September 2010 7:30pm		Beryl Patterson
The programme is not available in time to publish here, but we could meet up and decide what to see. There are comfortable coffee rooms to wait for the film. Programme on www.tynecine.org.

	Otley Science Café		Thursday 16th September 2010 7:30pm		Tricia Thomas
Three top scientists have just 20 slides and 10 minutes each to talk, then you can ask them questions in a relaxed bar setting. You can get tickets direct (http://www.otleycourthouse.org.uk/whats-on/) or contact me by 7th to get them for you

	Chester Anuual Gathering		Friday 17th September 2010 to Sunday 19th September 2010		British Mensa
British Mensa Event: see your magazine or the British Mensa Website for more details

	Sheffield At Home		Friday 24th September 2010 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.

	Sunderland Coffee/Lunch and Chat		Saturday 25th September 2010 1:00pm		Beryl Patterson
National Glass Centre, Liberty Way, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. SR6 0GL, 0191 515 5555. We can have a walk along the riverside afterwards.

	Harrogate Last Tuesday		Tuesday 28th September 2010 8:30pm		Chenda Appleyard
Come and join us at the Shepherd's Dog on Otley Road in Harrogate. New members and guests always especially welcome.

	Newcastle Cafe Bar		Monday 4th October 2010 8:00pm		Beryl Patterson
Join us in Cafe Pane in High Bridge (joins Grey Street with Pilgrim Street) for regular meeting. I probably won't be there as I expect to be in Portsmouth for two family birthdays, but please come, the regular crowd should be there. Ring me for directions, encouragement etc.

	Leeds First Monday		Monday 4th October 2010 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.

	Middlesbrough Meal		Tuesday 5th October 2010 6:00pm		Pam Cooper
Early evening meal (1800hrs for 1830) at the catering restaurant, Middlesbrough College. Excellent food, approx £11 for 3 courses. Vegetarian options. Please book with Pam by 4 October.

	Sheffield Early Evening Meet		Wednesday 6th October 2010 5:00pm		Geoff Theasby
Blue Moon cafe, St James Street, next to Anglican cathedral and tram stop. Meet your fellow city centre Mensans for an after work get together. Vegetarian and Fairtrade food and drink. Fully accessible.

	Hull Music and Puzzles		Wednesday 6th October 2010 8:00pm		Chris Finn
CDs roll and puzzling starts at 8pm. Upstairs, Memorial Club, Finkle St, Cottingham. (Club rules restrict entry to over 18s). New members especially welcome.

	Newcastle Cinema		Wednesday 13th October 2010 7:30pm		Beryl Patterson
The programme is not available in time to publish here, but we could meet up and decide what to see. There are comfortable coffee rooms to wait for the film. Programme on www.tynecine.org. Ring me on for directions, encouragement etc.

	York Eating Meeting		Wednesday 13th October 2010 7:30pm		Richard Arthurs
Beijing and Sichuan dishes at Red Chilli, 25 George Hudson St, York. Nearby parking at Tanner Row car park (evening rate £3 but closes at 10.00pm). An upmarket chinese Restaurant with a distinctive menu. Partners, lapsed members. friends welcome as always. For more details contact Richard.

	Harrogate Regional Wayzgoose		Saturday 16th October 2010 10:30am		Chenda Appleyard
Come and join us at The Empress on the Stray, HG1 4SP 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 10th Oct.

	Batley Meal		Tuesday 19th October 2010 7:30pm		Marilyn Heron
We haven't done American food before and several people have recommended The Exchange Bar and Grill, Centre 27 Business Park, Bankwood Way, Birstall, WF17 9TB (near Ikea). Hope you can join us! Contact Marilyn by Oct 12th.

	Idle Pub Social		Wednesday 20th October 2010 8:15pm		Dave Frost
Join us at The Symposium Wine Bar, Albion Rd. Idle Village for the usual banter with fine cask ales or wine. Meals and bar snacks are available. New members and guests always welcome, ring Dave for directions, encouragement.

	Newcastle Talking Stick		Thursday 21st October 2010 7:00pm		Tony Brush
We discuss a topic chosen the month before, using a talking stick, so everyone who wants to speak gets an opportunity to do so. Venue: Jack Spratts, 413 Chillingham Road, NE6 6QU. Vegan/veggie/gluten free restaurant.

	Harrogate Last Tuesday		Tuesday 26th October 2010 8:30pm		Chenda Appleyard
Come and join us at the Shoulder of Mutton in Kirkby Overblow, between Wetherby and Harrogate. Come for 8.00pm if you would like to join in Terry's birthday meal. Turn up anytime just for a chat. New members always especially welcome.

	Darlington Meal, Drink, Quiz		Thursday 28th October 2010 7:30pm		Alan Siddle
Meal and drinks as required, plus quiz at 9.00pm. The White Horse is situated on the A167 (former Great North Road) on the northern edge of Darlington. From A1(M) north or south, leave at J59 and follow A167 southwards towards Darlington. Pub on the right about 200m after the 30 sign. For further information ring Alan.

	Sheffield At Home		Friday 29th October 2010 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

	Idle Leeds and Bradford Christmas Dinner		Saturday 11th December 2010 7:45pm		Chenda Appleyard
Please book and pay £5 deposit by Fri 15 Oct if you would like to join us. Numbers are limited (by the size of the room). Cost unconfirmed but likely to be around £20.