Events Programme Update

Events Programme Nov2012 Our latest events programme covering November 2012 through to June 2013 is now available for download.

The new programme contains a great line-up of events including a presentation by co-author, Prof. Jack Cohen on ‘The Science of Discworld’, Peter Hadfield (AKA ‘Potholer54’) explaining the difference between Science and Pseudoscience, Prof. Richard Norman on the question of Morality without God, and many more stimulating and enjoyable presentations and discussions.

For details of all these events and more, download your copy of the latest Dorset Humanists Events Programme here. And why not print one for a friend, too?

This latest update is unusual in that it is for a longer period than our regular editions, and doesn’t include all evening events for the period covered. This is because we wanted to extend the life of the programme by including all currently planned events, as we’ll be hand delivering several thousand copies of this issue to homes near our usual venues in Moordown and Bournemouth. Once we have details of evening events for February 2013 through to June 2013 we’ll produce further updates for downloading online and collection from our meetings.

Note, we are trialling a new venue in central Bournemouth for some of our evening events, so please check location details carefully.

Finally, please check this website, our monthly bulletins and/or facebook for any last minute updates to our event schedule.

Click here to view details of forthcoming and recent events posted on our website.

Hope for the Homeless

Homeless PosterWednesday 28th November 7.30pm
The Green House Hotel,  4 Grove Road, Bournemouth BH1 3AX

As we head into another cold winter, imagine losing the safety and sanctuary of your home. Try to imagine walking bitterly cold streets, searching for a safe place to lay your head, while desperately trying to figure out where your next meal is coming from.

In our presentation and discussion, Hostel Manager, Nathanial Major will explain the spiral of events that can lead people from all walks of life into homelessness, and how agencies like St Paul’s Hostel can help.

Run by social action charity BCHA, St Paul’s Hostel in Bournemouth helps the homeless get off the streets and back on the road to independence.

Free entry (donations appreciated).     Everyone welcome!

Please help us promote Dorset Humanists and this event by displaying an A4 poster. Download an A4 printable copy here, or email Dave at DHcensus(at)hotmail.co.uk for a PDF.

Click here to view details of other forthcoming and recent events on this website.

Why do Humans Believe in God?

WDHThursday 25th October 7.30pm

Wessex Royale Hotel, 32 High Street West, DORCHESTER DT1 1UP

West Dorset Humanists’ next meeting will be a talk given by WDH member, Nigel Mykura on current scientific research that attempts to explain why humans believe in God.

Following Nigel’s presentation, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and take part in further discussion. 

Free Entry (Suggested donation £2).     Everyone welcome!

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October Bulletin and Newsletter

DW 6298984 (crop) Science and religion seems to be the theme of this month's Bulletin

Coming up this Saturday, government scientist David Nunn will help us to explore the big debate about whether science and religion are complementary or contradictory

Later in the month, Chris Street will help to unravel the mysteries of the Large Hadron Collider - don't forget that this event will be in the lovely Green House Hotel in Grove Road, Bournemouth. 

There was a great response to Bournemouth Students’ Humanists and Atheists Society's stand at Bournemouth University’s Freshers' Fayre this year, so we're hoping the student group will flourish - more news inside

In some parts of the world, declaring that you are an atheist can get you flung into jail.  We've had a response from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office about Alexander Aan - please see the Emails and Letters column

Dorset Humanists is the liveliest group around for atheists and agnostics who want a better world. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Best wishes,
David Warden
Chair, Dorset Humanists

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Good without God: Thinking about Right and Wrong

Good Without GodSaturday 10th November 2.00pm 
Moordown Community Centre, Coronation Avenue, Moordown Bournemouth BH9 1TW

A presentation and discussion led by former Emeritus Professor of Moral Philosophy, Richard Norman

  • · How do non-religious people determine ‘right’ from ‘wrong’?
  • · Do we need a moral theory, or a set of moral rules or principles?
  • · If so, where do we get them from?
  • · Is it all “just a matter of personal opinion” (relativism)?

Distinguished philosopher and author, Richard Norman will attempt to answer these questions and offer suggestions for a rational approach to morality without God.

“A great opportunity to open our minds to different ways of approaching this often controversial subject”

Free entry (donations appreciated).     Everyone welcome!

Please help us promote Dorset Humanists and this event by displaying an A4 poster. Download an A4 printable copy here, or email Dave at DHcensus(at)hotmail.co.uk for a PDF.

Click here to view details of other forthcoming and recent events on this website.

Events Programme Update

DH Programme Aug - Dec 2012 Our latest events programme taking us to the end of 2012 is now available for download.

The new line-up of events includes scientist David Nunn on the relationship between science and religion, Prof. Richard Norman on the question of Morality, Chris Street on the discovery of the Higgs Boson, and many more stimulating and enjoyable presentations and discussions. For details of all these events and more, download your copy of the latest Dorset Humanists Events Programme here. And why not print one for a friend, too?

Please note, we are trialling a new venue in central Bournemouth for some of our evening events, so please check location details carefully.

Finally, please check this website, our monthly bulletins and/or facebook for any last minute updates to our event schedule.

Click here to view details of forthcoming and recent events posted on our website.