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
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
