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
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 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
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
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
Myriad Organics is an organic health food shop based in Ludlow. Established in 2000, Myriad provides a massive range of organic foods and low impact products from fruit and veg to groceries, household products to cosmetics. Nancie and Pete have owned the business since 2017. Their mission is simple: to offer honest and ethical products with integrity and value.
Tuesday 19th September 2023 7.30 p.m.
At the Ludlow Quaker Meeting House St. Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1DZ
Ludlow and Marches Humanists held their 2023 summer social event on Saturday, July 15th.
Here are some reflections on the outing from Malcolm Rochefort with photos from Malcolm and Frances Lloyd.
The sun has often shined on our Summer Socials, so we were hoping that the capricious British summer would oblige again. Well it did, but only for 50% of the time…
We planned a walk from a locally favourite inn (The Sun at Leintwardine), intending to eat fish and chips from the equally renowned Fiddlers Elbow, in the garden of The Sun (which is allowed with permission).
The forecast on the morning of the walk was not propitious – we almost cancelled, but a few stalwarts made it to the start line in time for our jaunt. We started in sunshine, but within 10 minutes the forecast storm arrived and drenched us thoroughly. Luckily, as we approached the top of Haregrove Wood, the rain eased off and we were then lucky to find spectacular views of the Clee Hills to the east, and the Teme Valley to the South, with a glorious sunny descent through flocks of sheep to Leintwardine and the Sun Inn.
As we dried out and enjoyed the excellent beer range at The Sun, other members joined us and we ate our lunch (under the balcony, as the shower clouds were still lurking), and chatted, looking out over the garden – by now in full sun.
I think all enjoyed it, and we’ll try to arrange better weather next year, but don’t bet on it. If only there was a higher power we could prevail upon…
