Ludlow and Marches Humanists invite you to discuss Humanist hot potatoes.
What topic, past or current, really gets you exercised?
Bring it to the meeting, have a good argument, see what others think. Be open to changing your mind but aim to disagree agreeably.
Tuesday 18th November 2025
7.30 p.m.
At the Ludlow Quaker Meeting House
St. Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1DZ
All are welcome
Ludlow and Marches Humanists will be laying a wreath
Remembrance Sunday Civic Service is on Sunday 9th November 2025.
Ludlow and Marches Humanists will be laying a wreath at the Peace Memorial during the ceremony. Participants have been asked to arrive by 10:40 a.m. at the Market Square, Ludlow.
Please join us if you are able to.
A talk by Jeffery Rodell, Dialogue Officer for Humanists UK
Jeremy will explore some of the big questions currently exercising Western Liberal Democracies:
What’s really going on in our religion and belief landscape? Is there a Christian revival? What about religious nationalism? How can humanists make a positive contribution?
Tuesday 21st October 2025
7.30 p.m.
At the Ludlow Quaker Meeting House
St. Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1DZ
All are welcome
A talk by Ian Jefferson, a retired paediatric endocrinologist
We’re familiar with the rhyme suggesting that boys and girls are made from different things – pleasant (girls) or unpleasant (boys)! In reality, just how do these differences come about? Ian will explain about the mechanisms of sex differentiation, how to manage clinical problems and ethical decision making.
Tuesday 16th September 2025
7.30 p.m.
At the Ludlow Quaker Meeting House
St. Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1DZ
All are welcome
A talk by Bernard North
Bernard is a retired civil engineer who lived and worked in Bristol for some years. His children attended a school named after Edward Colston and Bernard went to concerts at the Colston Hall. It wasn’t until later years that Bernard, like many other people, became aware of where Colston’s and much of Bristol’s wealth came from.
Tuesday 15th April 2025
7.30 p.m.
At the Ludlow Quaker Meeting House
St. Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1DZ
All are welcome
A talk by Liz Taylor and Sylvia Duffy from Ludlow Fairtrade Town Group
The event will explore how the Fairtrade movement has evolved over the years locally, nationally and globally. Liz and Sylvia will also lead discussion on the movement’s current campaigns, and what we can do – individually and collectively – to advance trade justice for farmers and workers, and climate justice for all.
There will be a small stall of Fairtrade goods for you to browse and make a purchase if you wish. (Cash or card accepted)
Tuesday 18th March 2025
7.30 p.m.
At the Ludlow Quaker Meeting House
St. Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1DZ
All are welcome
January 2025
We had a very enjoyable New Year’s lunch at The Charlton Arms in January. Lots of interesting conversations and good food. Many thanks to Linda Senior for organising it.
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
