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
A talk by Nancie and Pete Lawley of Myriad Organics
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
All are welcome
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…
We will be having our 2023 AGM followed by cake, tea and coffee – and a quiz!
Tuesday 16th May 2023
7.30 p.m.
At the Ludlow Quaker Meeting House
St. Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1DZ
All are welcome
An informal talk by Father Christopher Walsh
For our April meeting, we will be joined by Father Christopher Walsh of Ludlow’s St Peter’s Catholic Church. Following Father Walsh’s talk about Pope Francis, there will be questions and discussion.
Tuesday 18th April 2023
7.30 p.m.
At the Ludlow Quaker Meeting House
St. Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1DZ
All are welcome
A talk by Igor Kennaway, local pianist, conductor and music teacher
How we, as listeners and performers, absorb, are affected, respond and process what we hear when performing or listening to music.
An illustrated talk by Igor Kennaway, a local pianist, conductor and music teacher. Igor is a graduate of Cambridge and the Royal Academy of Music and was mentored by Ursula Vaughan Williams. Igor has conducted, played, and taught throughout Europe and Britain, both on stage and in many broadcast performances.
Tuesday 21st March, 2023
7.30 p.m.
At the Ludlow Quaker Friends Meeting House
St. Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1DZ
All are welcome
We wanted to share funeral details for our dear friend David Flory, a long-time committee member of the Ludlow and Marches Humanists group.
Tuesday, March 21st, 2023
2 p.m.
Westhope Green Burial Ground
near Craven Arms, SY7 9JP
The Humanist service will be conducted by Simon Nightingale from Shropshire Humanist Group.
Update posted August 2024 – We thought people might like to see some photos of David’s resting place at the Westhope Green Burial Ground. Alongside the plaque, there’s a cider apple tree planted in David’s memory. Rest in peace David.
A talk by John Leaman, a humanist ceremonies celebrant
Imagine a ceremony that marks a major life event in a way that is personal, sincere, and honest. A humanist celebrant provides an alternative to religious ceremonies for people wishing to celebrate or commemorate key life events — such as weddings, namings, and funerals — in a non-religious way.
Tuesday 21st February 2023
7.30 p.m.
At the Ludlow Quaker Meeting House
St. Mary’s Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1DZ
All are welcome
