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The Lunar Society of Birmingham was a dinner club and informal  learned society of prominent figures in the  Midlands Enlightenment, including  industrialists,  natural philosophers and intellectuals, who met regularly between 1765 and 1813 in Birmingham,  England. At first called the Lunar Circle, "Lunar Society" became the formal name by 1775. The name arose because the society would meet during the  full moon, as the extra light made the journey home easier and safer in the absence of street lighting. The members cheerfully referred to themselves as  "lunarticks", a pun on  lunatics. Venues included  Erasmus Darwin's  home in  Lichfield,  Matthew Boulton's home,  Soho House, and  Great Barr Hall.

I've had the idea of establishing a small dinner group (<10) for a while and stumbled across a reference to the Lunar Society in Simon Singhs book 'Trick or Treatment'. Bingo I had a name so here goes.

The restaurant that I have in mind isn't open on Tuesday nights so I suggest meeting on the Wednesday closest to the full moon each month. This avoids any regular conflict with other group nights.

I will need to book each month so RSVP will close 2 days prior to the night.