What we’re about
We are an active group of humanists gathering at least once a month in Bristol.
Our regular meetings are on the first Monday of each month (though check website and Meet Up as occasionally it changes, due to bank holidays etc); we hold a talk/lecture/discussion forum on topics broadly related to humanism and now regularly hold get-to-know-you socials.
Please note that 'joining' on Meet Up is not the same as actually joining Bristol Humanists. You can become a member here https://www.bristolhumanists.com/membership
Our meetings are open to anyone, in the spirit of engagement and public debate. They are FREE if you are a member of Bristol Humanists, or we ask for a £3/£1 (low income rate) donation if not.
If you're not religious and would like to meet like minded people, if you are curious about what humanism is or simply if the theme of the activity of the event is appealing to you, please join us.
We also run the annual Bristol Darwin Day lecture in partnership with the Festival of Ideas. This happens on/near February 12th (Darwin's birthday). We now also run another annual lecture in the autumn, the Emma Martin Lecture, to celebrate Bristol's most amazing freethinker, humanist & women's rights campaigner.
Full details of all our activities and how to join are posted on our website http://bristolhumanists.com and Facebook pages https://en-gb.facebook.com/BristolHumanists/
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Walk Bristol's Humanist History; part of Bristol Walk FestivalEdna's Falafel Kitchen, Bristol City
As part of Bristolwalkfest 2024 we are offering a re-run of our popular Bristol Humanist History walk. Among other things it will feature the former home of Emma Martin (pic above), Bristol's most important radical humanist and free thinker. It is FREE but you do need to register in advance, as numbers are limited - go to this link for more details and how to sign up.
https://www.bristolwalkfest.com/event/bristols-humanist-history/?er=WyIyMDI0LTA1LTA4IDE0OjAwOjAwIiwiMjAyNC0wNS0wOCAxNTozMDowMCJd
The walk starts at Castle Park, and finishes at the old Bristol GaolNot open - Can a More Just Tax System Create a More Just Society? Oscar Webb - TaxjusticeUKLink visible for attendees
PLEASE NOTE - online only event, see below
Is a fairer tax system a humanist issue? Tax Justice UK believes that a more just/progressive system will be more sustainable. TJUK wants:
- cultural change, with the public supporting higher levels of public spending, in part supported through more progressive taxes.
- It wants greater fairness with a more progressive tax system in which those with greater wealth, and big companies, pay a larger proportion of tax.
- It also wants to see the tax system reformed so that individuals and companies can’t avoid paying their taxes.
Oscar Webb, Campaigns & Communication Manager at TaxjusticeUK will present the arguments for greater fairness and efficiency in the tax system. Expect a lively debate!!
PLEASE NOTE - this event is online only. Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89411884384?pwd=UjZXd29Vdk5LZEJpdzJKY2VFOGZFZz09Meeting ID: 894 1188 4384
Passcode: 086143Our events are open to everyone. Bristol Humanists members get in FREE, we ask others to make a £3/£1 contribution. Please NOTE - this event is on the second Monday of May, as the first Monday is a bank holiday.
Pic above courtesy SE and Shareholders for Change
- Julian Baggini faces the music.....featuring the Invisible Apples. Social & gigFolk House Cafe & Bar, Bristol£15.00
This, our Summer Special, is a Bristol Humanists fundraiser and social, featuring and combining the enduring and engaging talents of the Invisible Apples and Julian Baggini.
Come and have fun, listen to some great music and interesting conversation, drink, eat and chat…..and at the same time raise money for two very worthy causes. The Invisible Apples will play 2 unplugged sets from their album ‘The Golden Threads and Invisible Lights of Duka’, and in between will be ‘in conversation’ with Julian Baggini about their collaboration, how they create their work, and maybe even, why humans create music & what the point of it is! All in the intimate and congenial setting of the Folk House Cafe & Bar. Tickets https://www.wegottickets.com/event/616767
Invisible Apples are a jazz duo, comprising legendary Bristol pianist JOHN BAGGOTT, best-known for his work with the likes of Portishead, Massive Attack, and most recently Robert Plant, and PETE JUDGE on flugelhorn. Pete will be familiar from a host of leftfield contexts, such as the mighty Get the Blessing and acoustic multi-instrumentalists Three Cane Whale. Together, they have developed a unique rapport as an acoustic jazz duo, with an approach that is spiritual, passionate, exploratory and meditative. The dexterity of John's piano playing finds its perfect foil in Pete's unmistakable plangency. They will play music from their album ‘The Golden Threads and Mystic Lights of Duka’, and maybe some other favourite tunes too.
JULIAN BAGGINI has written on various philosophical subjects including rationality, identity, food and atheism. He has written numerous books, and regularly writes for magazines and newspapers including, Prospect, the Guardian, the FT and the Wall Street Journal. At St Georges, Bristol he hosts a regular public philosophy session ‘Philosophical Times’. He is a patron of Humanists UK. Julian has an abiding interest in creativity, and has explored with musicians and others how they go about creating their art and what it means. Julian will be in conversation with Pete & John about their collaboration, how they create their work, and maybe even, why humans create music & what the point of it is!
There will be a bookstall from Heron Books selling Julian's books. Invisible Apples CD will be on sale too. Food is available, to order in advance only. If you wish to eat please contact folkhousecafe@gmail.com, for details of what food is on offer and to place your order. Food will be available 7-7.30pm, prior to the gig starting. The bar will be open throughout.
This is an ALL ticket gig, with tickets available in advance from https://www.wegottickets.com/event/616767
Doors at 7pm, gig starts at 7.30pm.All proceeds will go to Faith to Faithless* helpline and UNICEF Gaza Appeal. All presenters have waived their fees.
* Faith to Faithless Helpline, recently launched by Humanists UK supports people leaving high-control religions https://humanists.uk/community/faith-to-faithless/
Venue details https://www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk/contact-us
Pics above: Invisible Apples - Pat Hennessy, Julian Baggini - Antonia Macaro
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