Dawkins, Hitchens and Other Hidden Treasures of YouTube

Treasures of YouTubeWednesday 28th August 7.30pm
The Green House Hotel,  4 Grove Road, Bournemouth BH1 3AX

Dean Robertson will be presenting an eclectic selection of entertaining and enlightening clips from the vast archive of atheist, rationalist, humanist and skeptical lectures and discussions which are now available on YouTube.

While YouTube is probably best known for its huge collections of music videos and amusing Candid Camera style home movie clips, there’s a wealth of more serious material from debates and discussions, right through to entire online lecture series from top universities, and this presentation will provide a great introduction to just what it has to offer. Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens obviously need no introduction, but Dean assures us he’s also discovered a wealth of fascinating lesser-known pieces that will ensure a stimulating and enjoyable evening is guaranteed!

“Join us for an enjoyable evening as we explore and discuss the best freethought YouTube videos”

Free entry (donations appreciated).     Everyone welcome!

(The Green House Hotel can also be accessed from Gervis Road, which is better lit and has roadside parking).

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.

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August Bulletin

DW 6298984 (crop)It is with great sadness that we announce, in this month's Bulletin, the death of Jane Bannister who was, until recently, Vice Chair of Dorset Humanists.  Together with her husband Dennis, who died last Summer, she was one of the great driving forces behind the success of Dorset Humanists. We shall miss her hugely.

As well as our fond memories of Jane, the bulletin also includes news of our August events, plus news of our very successful weekend at the Tolpuddle Festival. 

We hope you are enjoying the Summer sunshine and hope to see you all again very soon.

Best wishes

David Warden
Chair, Dorset Humanists 

Happy Humanists Beach Meetup/Picnic

clip_image002Saturday 10th August 12.00pm 
Bournemouth Beach near Bournemouth Pier  BH2 5AA

Members, supporters and friends of Dorset Humanists will be meeting on Bournemouth Beach for fun, frolics, and no doubt some interesting discussions too. Bring your own food and drink, if you want to, and join us on the sand opposite ‘The Offshore Cafe’ just to the right of Bournemouth Pier (behind the Beach Guard stand) from 12 noon (inside cafĂ© if wet). 

This will be a great opportunity to get to know each other better, share other interests and hobbies, and discuss and debate any issues or stories that have caught your eye recently. Family, friends and newcomers are very welcome to join us too. See you there!

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

Dorset Humanists at Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival

We’ll be representing Dorset’s Humanists, and promoting Humanist values and beliefs, at the 2013 Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival this weekend (20th & 21st July 2013).

If you’re visiting the festival and would like to discuss Humanism or pick up some related literature while you’re there, please come and and meet us at our stand/tent outside the Martyr’s Marquee.

More information on the festival at http://www.tolpuddlemartyrs.org.uk/

The festival programme: http://www.tolpuddlemartyrs.org.uk/index.php?page=programme

July Bulletin

DW 6298984 (crop) In this month’s bulletin we have the latest news of a dramatic rescue bid for Humanist teacher Mahadevi, views about the Sunday Assembly (also known as ‘the atheist church’), how Dorset Humanists are planning to assist local RE teachers teaching non-religious worldviews, and our usual round-up of fantastic events.

We also include details of our booksale and coffee on Sunday 7th July where we’ll have a fantastic range of used books at bargain prices. All proceeds of the sale will be donated to our Indian School project or a cancer charity, according to your preference. 

http://dorset.humanist.org.uk/DH-Bulletin-July-2013.pdf

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Best wishes,
David Warden
Chair, Dorset Humanists