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July 2021
“Humanism, feminism, and forgotten figures” with Madeleine Goodall
This year marks the 125th anniversary of what is now Humanists UK. To mark it, The Humanist Heritage Project brings to life an often overlooked, but historically influential, aspect of our heritage – humanism and the impact it has had locally and nationally on art, literature, and social, political, and ethical culture. The project culminated in the wonderful new Humanist Heritage online resource.The research was led by our speaker, Madeleine Goodall who will share this fascinating, and surprising, story.For security…
Find out more »August 2021
Discussion: Patriotism – Good, Bad (or Neither)
England's success in reaching the finals of the European Cup (albeit then losing to Italy), and now the Olympics, once again raise the issue of patriotism, and English patriotism in particular. The St.Gerge's flag has often been hijacked by the Far Right, yet Gareth Southgate's diverse football team were seen as emblems of inclusiveness. In the US, patriotism seems more overt and pervasive. As always, the discussion is an opportunity for us to hear from others and take a some…
Find out more »Pat Mayhew OBE: “What you thought you knew about crime levels, but didn’t”
Pat Mayhew is one of the UK's most distinguished criminologists. She worked for many years in research at the UK Home Office, as well as in the USA, Australia, and New Zealand, covering, among other things, victim provision; patterns of offending; youth justice provision, drugs and crime; homicide; and crime prevention. But her main area of work has been the better measurement of crime against householders and businesses, where police records only give a partial picture. For nearly 20 years…
Find out more »September 2021
Zoom discussion
Zoom discussion based on a video, audio or article everyone views/listens to in advance. For security purposes, only people on our main email list will receive the dial-in details. If you'd like to join the list please email Jeremy at chair@swlhumanists.org.uk.
Find out more »SWLH Reading Group (online)
The SWLH Reading Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11.00am via Zoom. If you would like to be on our mailing list for details please email carolyn@swlhumanists.org.uk Everyone reads the selected book before the meeting and then has an informal discussion about it.
Find out more »Zoom discussion
Zoom discussion based on a video, audio or article everyone views/listens to in advance. For security purposes, only people on our main email list will receive the dial-in details. If you'd like to join the list please email Jeremy at chair@swlhumanists.org.uk.
Find out more »October 2021
Zoom discussion
Zoom discussion based on a video, audio or article everyone views/listens to in advance. For security purposes, only people on our main email list will receive the dial-in details. If you'd like to join the list please email Jeremy at chair@swlhumanists.org.uk.
Find out more »SWLH Reading Group (online)
The SWLH Reading Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11.00am via Zoom. If you would like to be on our mailing list for details please email carolyn@swlhumanists.org.uk Everyone reads the selected book before the meeting and then has an informal discussion about it.
Find out more »Zoom discussion
Zoom discussion based on a video, audio or article everyone views/listens to in advance. For security purposes, only people on our main email list will receive the dial-in details. If you'd like to join the list please email Jeremy at chair@swlhumanists.org.uk.
Find out more »November 2021
Zoom discussion
Zoom discussion based on a video, audio or article everyone views/listens to in advance. For security purposes, only people on our main email list will receive the dial-in details. If you'd like to join the list please email Jeremy at chair@swlhumanists.org.uk.
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