Upcoming Events
Secular Salon: Liz Brown on being Mayor and other Stories
Liz Brown lifelong Durham Resident and pillar of the community is the Mayor of Durham. She will be giving a talk titled On Being Mayor and Other Stories.
The event is free, and buffet refreshments are being provided. There will be a collection held for the Mayor's charities: Feeding Families and Stray Aid.
Everyone welcome.
Where: Merryoaks Community Hall, Park House Road, Durham DH1 3QF
When 15th September 2pm to 4pm
The Secular Salon is funded with the generosity of North East Humanists and its members
Liz Brown lifelong Durham Resident and pillar of the community is the Mayor of Durham. She will be giving a talk titled On Being Mayor and Other Stories.
The event is free, and buffet refreshments are being provided. There will be a collection held for the Mayor's charities: Feeding Families and Stray Aid.
Everyone welcome.
Where: Merryoaks Community Hall, Park House Road, Durham DH1 3QF
When 15th September 2pm to 4pm
The Secular Salon is funded with the generosity of North East Humanists and its members
Secular Salon: The UK and US elections in comparative focus with Martin Farr
With degrees in politics and history, Martin Farr teaches at Newcastle University and researches contemporary history: the history of the present. He's broadcast and published widely, including books and articles on the First and Second world wars; British politics, parties, and elections; the media, US-UK relations, foreign and defence policy, popular culture, Margaret Thatcher, and tourism. He's been particularly engaged with the Russia-Ukraine, and the Israel-Gaza, wars, in 2024 as the global year of elections - and in British responses to them, both popular and official
The event is free, and buffet refreshments are being provided. Donations to cover costs are welcome.
Everyone welcome.
Where: Merryoaks Community Hall, Park House Road, Durham DH1 3QF
When 20th October 2pm to 4pm
The Secular Salon is funded with the generosity of North East Humanists and its members
With degrees in politics and history, Martin Farr teaches at Newcastle University and researches contemporary history: the history of the present. He's broadcast and published widely, including books and articles on the First and Second world wars; British politics, parties, and elections; the media, US-UK relations, foreign and defence policy, popular culture, Margaret Thatcher, and tourism. He's been particularly engaged with the Russia-Ukraine, and the Israel-Gaza, wars, in 2024 as the global year of elections - and in British responses to them, both popular and official
The event is free, and buffet refreshments are being provided. Donations to cover costs are welcome.
Everyone welcome.
Where: Merryoaks Community Hall, Park House Road, Durham DH1 3QF
When 20th October 2pm to 4pm
The Secular Salon is funded with the generosity of North East Humanists and its members
Secular Salon: A Secular Remembrance
“Remembrance Day is an opportunity for all of us to remember those who have lost their lives in conflict making such an extraordinary sacrifice, believing that the lives of those who live on would be better, that the world would be a better place.
It is also a time for us to think deeply about the impact of war on individuals, on families, communities and countries. Please join us in paying our respects to those whose lives have been lost or forever changed in war and conflict.The event is free, and buffet refreshments will be provided.
Everyone welcome.
Where: Merryoaks Community Hall, Park House Road, Durham DH1 3QF
When 9th November 2pm to 4pm
The Secular Salon is funded with the generosity of North East Humanists and its members
“Remembrance Day is an opportunity for all of us to remember those who have lost their lives in conflict making such an extraordinary sacrifice, believing that the lives of those who live on would be better, that the world would be a better place.
It is also a time for us to think deeply about the impact of war on individuals, on families, communities and countries. Please join us in paying our respects to those whose lives have been lost or forever changed in war and conflict.The event is free, and buffet refreshments will be provided.
Everyone welcome.
Where: Merryoaks Community Hall, Park House Road, Durham DH1 3QF
When 9th November 2pm to 4pm
The Secular Salon is funded with the generosity of North East Humanists and its members
PAST EVENTS:
Preventing and Treating Strokes
On 19th May we welcomed Janet Nesbitt to the Secular Salon in Durham. Jane has worked with the Stroke Association since she retired as a physio on the stroke unit at UHND. She informed us of the risk factors for stroke, what to do if you think someone is having a stroke, the effects of stroke and what services the Stroke Association can offer to stroke survivors and their families.
On 19th May we welcomed Janet Nesbitt to the Secular Salon in Durham. Jane has worked with the Stroke Association since she retired as a physio on the stroke unit at UHND. She informed us of the risk factors for stroke, what to do if you think someone is having a stroke, the effects of stroke and what services the Stroke Association can offer to stroke survivors and their families.
Darwin Day Lecture
Your DNA is not your destiny; how epigenetics and environment shape your life
The bi-annual Darwin Day lecture, an association between NEH and Newcastle University was held in the University on February 8th, 2024.
Professor Jelena Mann, a distinguished researcher in the field of epigenetics,
currently holding a Chair of Epigenetics at Newcastle University, spoke on how epigenetics and the environment shape our lives.
Jelena's talk demystified the science behind genes and identity.
You can view it here.
Your DNA is not your destiny; how epigenetics and environment shape your life
The bi-annual Darwin Day lecture, an association between NEH and Newcastle University was held in the University on February 8th, 2024.
Professor Jelena Mann, a distinguished researcher in the field of epigenetics,
currently holding a Chair of Epigenetics at Newcastle University, spoke on how epigenetics and the environment shape our lives.
Jelena's talk demystified the science behind genes and identity.
You can view it here.
