A talk by Dr Simon Jenkins
Most of us have a drive to do at least some good in the world, but are we doing as much as we could? Effective Altruism is focused on using evidence and reason to understand the best ways to make a positive impact: why it matters, how it works, and some tips and ideas – big and small – for how you can make the world a better place.
Tuesday 18th February 2025
7.30 p.m.
At the Ludlow Quaker Meeting House
St. Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1DZ
All are welcome
A talk, with film and photos
For over two years Paul, from South Shropshire, has been travelling in and out of Ukraine, delivering humanitarian aid throughout the country (from Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia to Odesa). He has just completed his 24th trip. Come and hear his moving story.
Tuesday 19th November 2024
7.30 p.m.
At the Ludlow Quaker Meeting House
St. Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1DZ
All are welcome
A talk by Phil Cheatle, Lead Campaign Commentator of the campaign group My Death, My Decision (MDMD)
One of life’s certainties is that we will all die. People are living longer, but more of us are spending our final months or years in incurable pain or distress which some consider to be to the detriment of their quality of life. How much choice should we have in deciding the manner and timing of our death? These are the complex ethical questions of our time, with strong opinions and concerns on all sides of the debate.
Tuesday 15th October 2024
7.30 p.m.
At the Ludlow Quaker Meeting House
St. Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1DZ
All are welcome
A talk by Professor Colin Kelcey, neuroscientist and Fellow of the Royal Institution
In December 1952, London was enveloped in a lethal ‘Smog’. This event brought the city to a standstill and triggered one of the worst ecological disasters of the 20th century resulting in thousands of deaths throughout the city. Professor Kelcey will examine the causes and consequences of this event and consider society’s subsequent approach to the problem of air pollution.
Tuesday 17th September 2024
7.30 p.m.
At the Ludlow Quaker Meeting House
St. Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1DZ
All are welcome
For our 2024 summer social, Ludlow & Marches Humanist members enjoyed a leisurely two-hour meander through the streets of the old town before a delightful lunch at Kins, on Old Street. We were guided in our walk by an entertaining ‘treasure trail’ which led us on a quest between about twenty points of interest, that included captured Russian cannons, carved wooden profiles, castle walls and ancient houses and trades. For mid-July in Britain, the rain surprisingly (mostly) held off, and the temperature was clement. As you can see, all seem to have enjoyed the experience, and we were able to chat about events and people and politics as all humans love to.
A talk by Alec Jones, Principal of Dragon Spring Taiji School of Taiji and Qigong
A religion? A philosophy? A way of life? Perhaps all of these. Or is Daoism just too inscrutable for Westerners to understand! Your chance to find out.
Alec has been practicing Taiji, Qigong and Daoism for over 40 years.
Tuesday 16th April 2024
7.30 p.m.
At the Ludlow Quaker Meeting House
St. Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1DZ
All are welcome
A talk by Dr. Colin Kelcey, neuroscientist and Fellow of the Royal Institution
Erasmus Darwin (1731 – 1802) One of the key thinkers of the Midlands Enlightenment; a founding member of the Lunar Society of Birmingham. Better known to us as the grandfather of Charles Darwin, Erasmus was an inventor and polymath in his own right but is now rather eclipsed by his famous grandson.
Tuesday 19th March 2024
7.30 p.m.
At the Ludlow Quaker Meeting House
St. Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1DZ
All are welcome
A talk by Susie O’Hagan from Hands Together Ludlow
Susie will talk about the wide variety of projects this local charity supports. The Men’s Shed, Good Grief Café, Walks for All, Befriending, Tuesday Community Lunch are some of the ways Hands Together Ludlow aims to improve our wellbeing.
Tuesday 21st November 2023
7.30 p.m.
At the Ludlow Quaker Meeting House
St. Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1DZ
All are welcome
Sunday 12th November 2023
The Ludlow and Marches Humanists will be taking part in the Ludlow Remembrance Sunday Civic Service and also laying a wreath as part of the ceremony.
Participants have been asked to arrive by 10:40 a.m. at the Peace Memorial, Market Square, Ludlow.
Please join us if you are able to.
See some photos from the day here.
A talk by Ian Sonley of ShelterBox
By providing emergency shelter and tools for families robbed of their homes by disaster, ShelterBox is transforming despair into hope.
Recovery doesn’t happen overnight, but a dry and warm place to sleep, prepare meals and be with your family is the vital first step.
Tuesday 17th October 2023
7.30 p.m.
At the Ludlow Quaker Meeting House
St. Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1DZ
All are welcome
