Events

 

Alejandro Sanchez Alejandro Sanchez from the National Secular Society asks whether this practice is a harmless tradition or a violation of human rights    All welcome - admission free. Tea & biscuits. Donations welcome - £5 suggested to cover speaker and other costs. Image generated by Gemini AI.

Anthony Matthew Apart from religion there are many other ways in which people view their identity: by sex, race, class, sexual orientation, politics and others. The general question is: how far is it a matter of individual decision?   All welcome - admission free. Tea & biscuits. Donations welcome - £5 suggested to cover speaker and other costs. Image generated by Gemini AI.

Dr Sara Lemos How to get the best out of neurodivergent friends, colleagues and family and the best out of yourself.   All welcome - admission free. Tea & biscuits. Donations welcome - £5 suggested to cover speaker and other costs. Image generated by Gemini AI.

George Locke This engaging talk will explore how early Christian communities understood and navigated issues of sex, gender roles, and identity. Our speaker sheds light on the theological, cultural, and social influences that shaped early Christian views and practices.    All welcome - admission free. Tea & biscuits. Donations welcome - £5 suggested to cover speaker and other costs. Image generated by Gemini AI.

The Society's annual general meeting is only open to members.

Vandana Aparanti This talk explores how religious beliefs and institutions can both perpetuate and help prevent abuse. It will show the importance of engaging with faith communities to challenge harmful practices, uphold human rights, and promote gender equality. Vandana was born in Mumbai (India) in 1961. She trained as a dentist there, and met her husband, Sanjay, whilst at university. Both Vandana and Sanjay come from an Oppressed Caste background, from a community often known as Dalits. Vandana rejects this term. Now in the UK, Vandana has dedicated her life to supporting women and girls who have experienced gender-based violence. She worked in domestic abuse services at Harrow Council for Racial Equality and the Asian Wom...

Martin Pantling & Suzi Felsted The talk will cover who magistrates are, what they do and how they sentence guilty defendants. It will include some history and how criminal justice is changing. There may also be a scenario of a mock trial if the audience is prepared to participate.    All welcome - admission free. Tea & biscuits. Donations welcome - £5 suggested to cover speaker and other costs. Image generated by Gemini AI.