Farewell New Milton Humanists

NM HumanistsWe're sorry to announce that LA will be retiring from running New Milton Humanists on 1st December 2011.  and the group will be ceasing activities.
David Warden, Chair of Dorset Humanists said, “New Milton Humanists has provided an excellent outlet for talks and discussions for eight years and has been a valued member of our local 'family' of Humanist groups. We offer our thanks to LA for all the work she has put in and wish her an enjoyable and fulfilling 'retirement'”.   

Inequality Harms Everyone

Inequality PosterSaturday, 10th December 2.00pm

Moordown Community Centre, Coronation Avenue, Moordown, Bournemouth. BH9 1TW

A presentation by Kathryn Busby of ‘The Equality Trust’.

People in more equal societies live longer, have better mental health and are more socially mobile but income inequality in the UK is among the highest in the developed world. Offering a wealth of supporting evidence, Kathryn will argue it is essential we take action now and reduce the gap between rich and poor to build a better society for all of us.

Everyone welcome! 

Free entry (donations appreciated)

If you can help us promote this event by displaying an A4 poster, please email Dave at DHcensus(at)hotmail.co.uk for a PDF copy.

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Climate change: are we prepared to meet the challenge sufficiently?

Tuesday 29th November 2011 1.00pm repeated at 6:30pm

Hillman2Bournemouth Reform Synagogue, 53 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3PA

Dorset Humanists have been invited to the signing ceremony of the Interfaith ‘Big Green Believers’ Agreement’ on Tuesday 29th November 2011. The ‘Big Green Believers’ Agreement’ commits the signatories and/or their communities to engaging in measurable actions in terms of sustainability. Although Dorset Humanists aren’t directly involved in this agreement, as it is primarily a faith groups’ initiative, we are supportive of the agreement’s environmental aims.

Environmentalist and author, Mayer Hillman, will be guest speaker and his talk is entitled: ‘Climate change: are we prepared to meet the challenge sufficiently?'  Mayer is a leading proponent of carbon rationing and Chair of the Global Commons Trust.

There will be one event  during the day from 1:00-3:00pm, and a repeat  in the evening from 6:30-8:30pm.

We will need to let the Rabbi know who will be attending, so please message David Warden at chairman(at)dorsethumanists.co.uk if you’d like to come along.  Attendees are requested  to bring identification.

Coffee Morning at the B.I.C.

coffee1Friday, 18th November 10.00am to 12 noon

Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth. BH2 5BH

Come and enjoy a cuppa and a chat with fellow Dorset Humanists members and supporters at the B.I.C. on Friday morning.

When you arrive, enter the BIC main door, turn left past the Box Office and find us in the first alcove on your left. 

Everyone welcome!

Free entry

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Remembrance Sunday 2011

 A Humanist’s ‘Thought For The Day’

poppywreathDavid Brittain, General Secretary of the UK Armed Forces Humanist Association (UKAFHA) has been invited by BBC Three Counties Radio to deliver a ‘Thought for the Day’ (TFTD) on Remembrance Sunday. This is the first time he has been invited by the BBC to make a broadcast on behalf of UKAFHA, and he hopes that a good number of Humanists will be able to listen in.

The programme begins early in the morning, and David expects his TFTD will be broadcast somewhere around 7.50am*. He very much hopes you will find his TFTD both moving and relevant. He will also be taking part in a two-hour debate on current religious/moral issues with a selection of religious representatives between 7.00am* and 9.00am*. 

Most Dorset Humanists will be outside the Three Counties broadcast network, but you can tune in by going to BBC Three Counties Programmes online. Near the bottom of the page under ‘Categories, and Genres’, click on ‘Religion and Ethics’, and if you see the name Toby Freidner, you've found the right place.You will be able to listen live if you get up early, or as a recording anytime during the following few days.

Dorset Humanists at Local Remembrance Service

Bournemouth_WarMemorialRichard Scutt and Humanist celebrant Maggie Pepin will lay a wreath at the  Bournemouth War Memorial on 13th November as part of the Remembrance Service.  The wreath will state: “From Dorset Humanists on behalf of the United Kingdom Armed Forces Humanist Association. For those who gave their lives for us. We will remember them.”   

*Please note revised broadcast times

Compassionate Eating

Thursday 24th November  7.30pm Compassion Poster

Moordown Community Centre, Coronation Avenue, Moordown, Bournemouth. BH9 1TW

In this presentation, nutritionist Sandra Hood from local group, 'Compassionate Dorset' explores the ethics of what we eat.

Discover how the food you choose affects animal welfare and global development. Sandra will also outline more ethical meat-based diets, and vegetarian and vegan diets that provide healthy, energy-boosting nutrition while reducing our environmental impact.

Everyone welcome!

Free entry (donations appreciated)

If you can help us promote this event by displaying an A4 poster, please email Dave at DHcensus(at)hotmail.co.uk for a PDF copy.

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Thomas Hardy and ‘The Poetry of Unbelief’

Thursday 24th November  7.30pm  Hardy
The Wessex Royale Hotel, 32 High Street West, Dorchester DT1 1UP
Bournemouth School’s Head of English, John Hubbard explores a selection of Hardy's verse, with readings and commentary, to discover what Hardy made of the world in which he lived, and how he sustained himself in it.
This presentation will be highly enjoyable for people already familiar with Hardy’s works, as well as providing a great introduction for those coming to them for the first time.
Everyone welcome!
Free Entry (£2 suggested donation)
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Events Programme Updated

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If you've been along to our events recently you’ve probably picked up a copy of the latest Dorset Humanists Events Programme

If you haven’t managed to get one yet, it’s now online too so click here to download a copy to your PC.

(Please check the website and/or bulletins for any last minute updates).

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November Bulletin and Newsletter

DW 6298984 (crop)In this month's bulletin and letter: How to live to 1,000 years old, why a Christian professor believes that atheists have no moral basis for condemning rape, how faith organisations may run children’s centres in Poole, the SPUC Campaign against explicit sex education, the new Bournemouth Student Humanists and Atheists Society, Dorset Humanists at the Remembrance Service, and events galore!

Also this month: find out about details of our Darwin Day Lunch in February.

We hope to see you soon!

Best wishes,
David Warden
Chair, Dorset Humanists

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