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Humanist Week 2012
Humanist Week is back with us again and there’s plenty of events you can come along to.
Sunday 17th June Conference at the Station Hotel, Newcastle: Belief, Religion and the State
Eminent Humanists and Humanitiarians debate relief, religion and the state.
David Pollock, President of the European Humanist Federation will be speaking on the influence of religion and faith in the education system, while Parvan Dhaliwal, Head of Public Affairs at the British Humanist Association, will be talking about the other ways in which religions are influencing aand attempting to influence our lives and our society.
The conference starts at 10:30am and runs to 4:00pm. Tickets for the day are £10 and include morning tea and coffee.
Wednesday 20th June: Humanist Film Night – 7:30pm at the Side Cinema, Newcastle.
The classic 1960 film “Inherit the Wind” is based around the famous US Scopes “Monkey” trial of the 1920s in which the teaching of evolution was challenged and a teacher put on trial for teaching that human beings were descended from apes. The film stars Spencer Tracey, with frederic March as his rival Matthew Brady. Also appearing in the film is Gene Kelly. Tickets cost £6.
Thursday 21st June: Humanist Awards Dinner – 7:30pm The Old Siam Thai Restaurant, Newcastle
Join us for a sumptuous 3 course Thai meal at one of Newcastle’s best new restaurants to celebrate International Humanist Day. We will toast our local achievements and present awards to individuals or organisations that have served humanism and the region. Tickets are £20.
Saturday 23rd June: Humanitarian Fair 10:00am – 3:00pm Durham Town Hall
A day long family friendly fair bringing together local and national charities promoting their humanitarian work. Drop in anytime for information, bright ideas, refreshments and children;s face painting.
Monday 25th June: Godless Comedy Night
The week finishes on Monday 25th June, with some Godless comedy at the Hyena in Newcastle, with Helen Keen and Kate Fox, Flash the Magician and a host of others. all starting at 8:00pm. Tickets are £6.
To find out more about each event visit the Humanist Week tab in the diary section of this site or click here. To buy your tickets go to our ticketing site.
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