About us
🐦🔥 Welcome to Off The Record — an intellectual salon in Norwich for in-depth, open conversations, discussions and debate.
|| Do you ever wish there was a space to talk about the big issues — politics, society, culture, || current events — openly and respectfully, without fear of being judged or shut down?
Off The Record is an independent group, community and platform where people can come together to explore different ideas, share perspectives, and connect over meaningful conversations. OTR is not affiliated with any political group, party or organisation. OTR is an independent project created and curated by Idalia Kulik and is supported on a voluntary, individual basis by sponsors or members of the community.
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We host regular meetups featuring:
- Guest speakers on politics, activism, and current affairs
- Open discussions on social and cultural topics (including art, philosophy, history etc)
- Opportunities to meet like-minded people and build local community
Whether you’re passionate about a cause, curious about other viewpoints, or simply looking to have thoughtful conversations with interesting people, you’re welcome here.
Our values:
- Freedom of speech
- Respectful dialogue (this can be harder than it seems when faced with an opinion that is different to one's own)
- Curiosity
- Open-mindedness
- Equality & Inclusivity — everyone has a voice and a place at the table regardless of their views, opinions, or background.
It's ok to:
- Disagree — and agree to disagree — as long as it’s done respectfully
- Ask difficult or "unpopular" questions
- Question and challenge opinions
You do not:
- Need to be an expert on any of the topics.
- Have to engage, you can simply come to listen
What is "required":
- Being curious & open-minded
- Being open to a variety of thoughts and opinions
- Emotions are allowed, but remember that you are responsible for your actions and behaviour.
Join OTR if this resonates with you 🐦🔥
Upcoming events
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OTR: Youth, Politics & Trust with Steff Aquarone MP
St. Giles House Hotel, 41 St. Giles Street NR2 1JR, Norwich, GB🎩 A CONVERSATION WITH STEFF AQUARONE, MP
An in-person conversation with a Liberal Democrat MP for North Norfolk, Steff Aquarone; and Steff's Constituency Researcher, Mollie Stephens, where you can ask questions directly and engage in in-depth political discussion.
This session will explore one of the central tensions in modern public life:
Why trust in politics is eroding — and what that means for younger generations trying to engage with it. We’ll look at politics not as an abstract system, but as something lived and navigated in real time: should you have any questions regarding participation, disillusionment, representation, and the realities of entering public life today, you are more than welcome to ask them.
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🗓️ 23 July 2026
🕕 18:00 doors open; 18:30 start
📍St Giles House***
• Questions are encouraged
• Honest answers are expected
• Respect is non-negotiable
• You don’t need to be an expert to attend.Curiosity and willingness to think matter far more than prior knowledge.
You’re not expected to speak if you don’t want to — listening is a valid way to participate.You don’t need to agree — you do need to be open to a variety of opinions.
Steff Aquarone (LibDem MP for North Norfolk)
Steffan Luke Aquarone is a British Liberal Democrat politician who has been Member of Parliament for North Norfolk since 2024. He is also an entrepreneur in film and technology.
Mollie Stephens
Constituency Researcher to Steff Aquarone MP
Mollie Stephens first became involved in politics as a volunteer during the 2024 general election while still in sixth form, and is now standing for election herself in this year’s local elections. Her perspective on youth engagement is shaped by direct, recent experience of entering politics, and a belief that more young people should feel able to understand, engage with, and influence the decisions that affect their lives.***
🌿 ABOUT OFF THE RECORDOff The Record (OTR) is an independent discussion community for people who value honest conversation, critical thinking, and intellectual depth. OTR salon sessions are designed as open, respectful spaces to learn new things, explore complex topics beyond slogans, soundbites, or performative debate — with curiosity, nuance, and good faith at the centre.
You can find like-minded people or agree to disagree. Your participation can range from active engagement to quiet listening.
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If you've any questions about the event, do get in touch with meEmail: idaliakulik@hotmail.com
Phone/WhatsApp: 07504000953Clandestinely Yours,
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