General
We hold Meetings on the third Thursday of the month along with other Events. You can attend 3 meetings before we request that you become a Member.
Our speaker meetings and discussions (unless otherwise stated) are held at University Centre Shrewsbury, Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury SY3 8HQ. This is a central location, near the Theatre Severn. It has wheelchair access and a hearing loop. Frankwell car park is just outside, and the venue is about 5-10 minutes walk from the station.
Meetings normally start at 7:00pm. You are very welcome to come for tea and coffee from 6:30pm to meet and chat with other members and guests. A voluntary donation is requested towards room hire and refreshments.
Shrewsbury has events marking Charles Darwin’s birthday in February. We do not have a speaker meeting that month.
Social Events for Members
July (a weekend walk and lunch) and December (a meal) are the main social events. We are now arranging other social activities throughout the year: not all are listed here as they are for members, their families and registered contacts, so please join our email list using the button in the panel, or by clicking here. Activities include special interest groups, Sunday breakfast, themed walks, a ‘virtual library’ and occasional public presentations around Shropshire.
Programme
(updated 21.04.24)
Sunday 5th May 2024
‘Brunch at a Shrewsbury restaurant’ (members only)
Meeting Thursday 23rd May 2024 *NEW DATE (changed from 16th)
‘The Morality of Immigration’
Ben Ryan from the Medaille Trust won’t talk about politics, economics, xenophobia and social issues, but about ethics – a factor often omitted from the debate.
University Centre Arrive 6.30pm for 7.00pm start
Sunday 2nd June 2024
‘Brunch at a Shrewsbury restaurant’ (members only)
Meeting Thursday 20th June 2024
International Humanism Day
Several short talks relevant to International Humanism Day
University Centre Arrive 6.30pm for 7.00pm start
Sunday 22nd June 2024
Multi Cultural Fun Day
United Reform Church From 11.00am to 4.00pm
Sunday 21st July 2024
Shropshire Humanists Summer Party (members only)
Organized walk followed by a BBQ lunch
More details in due course
Meeting Thursday 19th September 2024
‘The Science of Weird Stuff: Why Our Minds Conjure the Paranormal’
by Professor Christopher French
Head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit, Goldsmith College
University Centre Arrive 6.30pm for 7.00pm start
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