Noggins
The RSSOC has active local groups accross the UK and several around the rest of the world. These local groups are called ‘Noggins’ from meeting up for ‘Noggin and Natter’ that is, a drink and talk. Most meetings, in the UK at least, are in Pubs. Each Noggin has a Noggin Secretary who is the contact between the local members and the Club. Some Noggins are merely monthly meeting of like-minded folk, but some are more active and organise rallies, treasure hunts and attendance at local shows. As well as a friendly evening out, your local noggin members will often be able to provide advice, help and support, as well as oft-needed encouragement in adversity!
The Club's Noggin Coordinator is Terry Rickard (Email noggin.coordinator@rssoc.co.uk). Please contact Terry with any information about changes to noggin venues, times and dates.
If you are planning to visit a noggin for the first time it would be wise to contact the local noggin organiser to confirm the details below, which change frequently.
| Area | On | Venue | Contact | Website | |
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| Berkshire | 1st Tuesday | The New Inn, Heckfield, Hants, RG27 0LE (near Reading off A33) |
John Unwin 0118 954 0725 |  Contact by email |
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| Bristol | 4th Monday | Civil Service Sports & Social Club, Filton Avenue, Bristol, BS7 0AT (off A38 Gloucester Road onto Muller Road then into Filton Avenue) |
David Peek 01249 783195 | Contact by email |
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| Cambs (North) | 1st Wednesday | Crown Inn, Great Casterton, PE9 4AP |
Huw Thomas 07710 357743 | ||
| Derbyshire / Staffs | 2nd Tuesday | The Three Horseshoes, Long Lane Village, Long Lane, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire
DE6 5BJ |
John Harrison 01332 762499 | ||
| Devon (South) | 4th Thursday | Welcome Stranger Inn, Liverton, Bickington, Devon, TQ12 6JA (on old A38 between Bickerton and Liverton) |
Reg Lander 01626 834085 | Contact by email |
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| Gloucestershire | 2nd Wednesday | The White Hart, Broadoak, Gloucestershire, GL14 1JB (on the A48 between Westbury-on-Severn and Newnham) from 1930 A very big car park, so we should be able to select an 'exclusive' area. Dogs are allowed in the bar area and of course food is available. |
Andy Luckman 01452 300991 | Contact by email |
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| Hants/Solent | 3rd Wednesday | The Kings Arms, 19 Havant Road, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7JD |
Kevin Osborne 01489 690672 | Contact by email |
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| Hertfordshire | 1st Wednesday | The Plough, Sleapshyde Lane, Sleapshyde, St Albans, AL4 0SE |
Alan Taylor 07506 778469 or 01727 568463 | Contact by email |
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| High Peak (Derbyshire) | 2nd Tuesday | The Fickle Mermaid, Foresters Way, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 0RB Just off the A6 bypass roundabout next to Aldi. Meeting time 2000 till 1100. Big car park, food available and good beer & soft drinks available. |
Mike Simpson 07870 272502 | Contact by email |
 High Peak (Derbyshire)Noggin Website |
| Kent (Bromley) | 1st Tuesday | New venue TBA. Please contact Jaki for meeting location. |
Jaki Heath 01689 851481 | Contact by email |
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| Kent (South/Mid) | 2nd Wednesday | The Dering Arms, The Grove, Pluckley, Kent, TN27 0RR (by Pluckley Station) |
Roger Parton 01227 732306 | Contact by email |
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| Lake District (East)/Cumbria | 1st Friday | The Cross Keys Inn, Main Street, Tebay, Cumbria, CA10 3UY (just off M6 Jctn 38) |
Greg Rowntree 01833 637483 | ||
| Lake District (South) | 3rd Saturday | Lakeland Motor Museum, Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8TA Please note: Meetings start from 10am |
Dave Clarke 07557 538763 | Contact by email |
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| Lancashire | 2nd Tuesday (even months) | Canberra Club, Sports & Social Association, BA Systems, Salmesbury, nr Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7LF (A59) |
Alan Wells 07762 711273 | ||
| Leicestershire | 1st Wednesday | The Gate Hangs Well, Fosse Way, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 1NH (near river) |
Terry Farmer 07970 422956 | Contact by email |
Leicestershire Noggin Website |
| Midlands (East) | 4th Monday | The Feathers Inn, 118 Beacon Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7BA (Feathers Inn: 01543 417029) |
Bob Coles 01543 255338 | ||
| Midlands (West) | 1st Monday | The Sun Inn, 95 Bromsgrove Road, Romsley, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 0LA |
New Noggin Secretary Required | ||
| Newcastle | 3rd Wednesday | The Keel Row, Foremans Row, Seaton Delaval, Northumberland, NE25 0QG (A192) Tel: 01912370060 http://www.thekeelrow.com/ email: info@thekeelrow.com |
Peter Freeman 01670 713271 | Newcastle Noggin Website |
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| Norfolk | 3rd Wednesday | Village Inn, 33-43 School Lane, Little Melton, Norwich, NR9 3AD Base venue, but may vary, so contact the Noggin Secretary for details. |
Richard Pelluet 07752 738689 | Contact by email |
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| Northampton | 1st Wednesday | The Lilacs, 39 Church Street, Isham, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1HD |
*** New Noggin Secretary required *** | ||
| Notts & Lincs (Forest & Fens) |
2nd Monday (starting 09 January 2012) | The Queens Head, Kirkby La Thorpe, Sleaford, Lincolnshire,
NG34 9NU (off A17) |
Malcolm Brown 07743 187145 | Contact by email |
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| Scotland (Central) | 1st Tuesday | The Hawes Inn, 7 Newhalls Road, South Queensferry, EH30 9TA Noggin start approx. 7:45pm |
Greig Ford 01506 827762 or 07969 839899 | Contact by email |
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| Scotland (North) | Last Sunday | Various venues - phone for details |
NEW NOGGIN SECRETARY REQUIRED | ||
| Scotland (West) | 2nd Monday | Various venues, contact the Noggin Secretary for details. The Abbot's Inch is closed for refurbishment, so other venues are being investigated. |
Hamish Cubbit 01560 483709 | Contact by email |
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| Surrey | 4th Tuesday | The Saddlers Arms, Send Marsh Rd, Send, nr Ripley, Woking, Surry, GU23 6JQ (B368 off A3 & A247) |
Adrian Godwin 07500 541482 | ||
| Sussex (West) | 3rd Thursday | The Lamb Inn, Lambs Green, West Sussex, RH12 4RG (near Rusper & Crawley) |
Tony Penfold 01293 514890 | Contact by email |
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| Teeside | 4th Wednesday | Fox Covert Inn, Low Lane, High Leven, Yarm, TS15 9JW |
Graeme Conway 01287 203073 | Teeside Noggin Website |
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| Wales (South) | Last Tuesday | The Bear Hotel, 63 High Street, Cowbridge, Vale Of Glamorgan, South Wales, CF71 7AF |
John Slee 01446 710051 | Contact by email |
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| Warks | 3rd Thursday | The Golden Lion Hotel, Easenhall, Rugby, CV23 0JA |
Geoff Wright 01788 817917 | Contact by email |
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| Wearside | 1st Thursday | The Farmers’ Club, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0PH (start 2000) |
Jim Pace 01915 288241 | Contact by email |
Wearside Noggin Website |
| Wiltshire (Moonraker) | 2nd Monday | The Barge Inn, Seend Cleeve, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6QB (canal-side pub; good food) |
David Asselbrough 07770 546526 or 01225 709473 | Contact by email |
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| Yorkshire Dales | 1st Thursday | The Myrtle Grove, 141 Main Street, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1AJ |
Mark Wilson 01535 655296 | Contact by email |
