What Humanism Means to Me: Personal Experience Shares, Social & Entertainment

You are invited to join us for an enjoyable evening of personal humanist stories, socialising and entertainment – accompanied by complimentary refreshments. Equally suitable for long-term members and newcomers to humanism.
In collaboration with our good friends, the Association of Black Humanists.

What to expect

• Now in its third year, this popular event is a twist on our classic talks format.
• Instead of one speaker there will be four short personal stories from London humanists, members of the network talking about what humanism means to them – this always resonates powerfully with our audience.
• The talks will be followed by a long break for socialising and discussion over complimentary refreshments.
• We will close with some excellent entertainment (to be announced).
• Then we will move on to a nearby pub to continue the fun.

Additional features

• We will have some 'discussion tables' during the break, hosted by experienced members of the group, if you would like to ask questions about humanist themes.
• We will hold a raffle to raise money for our designated charities: the Uganda Humanist Schools Trust and Faith to Faithless who offer apostasy support and advocacy as part of Humanists UK

Date: Wednesday 24 September
Time: 7 PM Presentation, join from 6:30 PM
Venue: Old Diorama Arts Centre, 201 Drummond Street,Regent’s Place, London, NW1 3FE

Itinerary in Detail

• Please join from 6:30 PM to mingle over complimentary drinks
• The talks presentation is 7 PM – 7:45 PM, introduced by Lola Tinubu and Tabassum Khanom Sumaiya, our event hosts, hear our four wonderful speakers sharing their stories
• Socialising and discussion, 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM, during the break, with complimentary food and drink
• 8:50 PM reconvene for Raffle prize giving followed by…
• 9 PM entertainment (To be announced)
• Moving on for the after party to a nearby pub, The Queen's Head and Artichoke, where we have tables booked – all welcome

Our comperes Lola Tinubu and Tabassum Khanom Sumaiya plus the volunteer team on the night will all work to ensure that the event is friendly, inclusive and fun.

This event is free to attend but if you would like to support our work, you may make a £3 voluntary donation at the venue (or in advance, see below). This is not expected at all from first timers or those on low incomes.

If you can't attend and would still like to contribute, or would prefer to make the £3 donation online, please click here. Alternatively you can do a transfer using our account details: Central London Humanist Group, Sort code: 30-94-25, Account number: 19143068

Please note this event will be recorded and we will take photos for publication on CLH media channels. If you do not wish to be featured in video or photographs please contact the CLH team in advance or make us aware at the event.

Your Speakers

Aseel M (Speaker)
After leaving behind her conservative religious upbringing and home country, Aseel has been an active member of the Humanist community for six years. There she discovered a strong sense of belonging and an enriching environment in which to explore and live her new life in line with her core values. She is now committee member at CLH and is a leading organiser of events and socials for those who have left high-control religions in London.

Laura Iteman (Speaker)
Laura is a Freethinker. She is a Pharmacist by profession. She has formed a group for young women, called Non Religious Black London Girlies, (NRBLG).
She created a Tiktok post in mid July 2025 about wanting more agnostic/atheist black friends. It received a lot of traction leading her to form a Discord community which now has over 400 members in the space of a month. She posted on Twitter about creating this space for black agnostic/atheist women. This has led to widespread online backlash and attack from believers. On a positive note, the post also attracted immense support.

Alan Palmer (Speaker)
Having been a church-attending agnostic for most of his earlier life, Alan became a Humanist about 20 years ago. A former Chair and Treasurer of Central London humanists, he is still a Committee member and previously served as a Trustee of the British Humanist Association (now Humanists UK).

Zak Winduss (Speaker)
After leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses, Zak moved from his hometown in New Zealand to London, where he began exploring humanism. Though new to the movement, he is passionate about the values of curiosity and compassion, and has a special interest in supporting others who are navigating life beyond religion.

Lola Tinubu (Joint Compere)
Raised in a devout Seventh Day Adventist family in Nigeria, Lola became a proud humanist about 19 years ago, and is a co-founder of Association of Black Humanists (ABH). She is a Legal Representative for Refugees and Migrants, as well as being a staunch supporter of the LGBT community, a feminist, and an unapologetic atheist and humanist.

Tabassum Khanom Sumaiya (Joint Compere)
… is a passionate blogger, freethinker, and activist dedicated to human rights, feminism, and animal welfare. A student of LLB and a committed feminist since 2018, she began her advocacy journey after witnessing the injustices faced by women in patriarchal systems. In 2021, following a courageous journey of self-discovery as an ex-religious person, she embraced atheism and humanism, overcoming immense personal struggles. With the support of Humanists UK, she found a renewed purpose, transforming her advocacy into a powerful testament to hope, justice, and humanity.

Resources and FAQs
…for members, supporters, and participants in CLH activities

See here for our knowledge base packed with important, useful information about the group, the organisers, and what we offer the community. See here for our code of conduct and complaints policy.

Our events are 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. We encourage dialogue, debate, and sharing of information, but ask people to keep their comments cordial. Any individual's views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the group at large.