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: Classified — A Cybersecurity Session with Joel Snape (Crowdstrike)
St. Giles House Hotel, 41 St. Giles Street NR2 1JR, Norwich, GB💻🕵️♂️ CLASSIFIED — A CYBERSECURITY SESSION WITH JOEL SNAPE (CROWDSTRIKE)
‘Cybersecurity’ has become a hot topic — big attacks regularly hit the news, governments worry about falling behind and it accounts for almost half of the recorded crime committed against individuals. Despite this, it’s seen as a nebulous term that describes activities carried out in some virtual world.
Drawing on over a decade of protecting and investigating attacks against critical infrastructure and world-leading businesses, Joel will explain how cybersecurity is a real action carried out by real people: who is involved, why they act and what they do.
Using real-life examples we will explore and demystify what actually happens in a cyberattack, and what the impact can be on its victims. We will dive into what the goals of different Nation States are, and why although they get so much attention often it is the relentless ‘less sophisticated’ criminal activity that causes so much harm.
Here too understanding actors and motivations is key — all sparking discussion about where we are as a society today and what we can do to be better positioned for the future.
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🗓️ 30 July 2026
🕕 18:00 doors open; 18:30 start
📍St Giles House Hotel***
🌿 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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Before attending, please take a moment to read our OTR Code of Conduct. By attending any OTR event, you acknowledge that you've read it and agree to abide by it throughout the Session:https://tinyurl.com/OTRRules
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If you've any questions about the event, do get in touch with meEmail: idaliakulik@hotmail.com
Phone/WhatsApp: 07504000953Encryptedly Yours,
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OTR Legal: Intellectual Property with Miranda Punter | Hansells
Location not specified yet🎨👩⚖️ A CONVERSATION ON THE INS AND OUTS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WITH MIRANDA PUNTER | HANSELLS SOLICITORS |
🌹What's in a Name? Understanding Trade Marks and Brand Protection
Miranda will explore the legal and practical considerations of using your own name in business. The session will cover trade marks, brand protection, and the potential challenges that can arise when a personal name becomes part of a business or brand.
This session is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about this side of law, and specifically for: small business owners, founders, freelancers, creatives, consultants, and anyone who uses—or is considering using—their own name as part of a business, professional identity, product, or brand.
🗓️ 12.08.26
🕕 18:00 doors open; 18:30 start
📍TBCDISCLAIMER: This is not legal advice, this session has an element of learning and exploration, however, if you're seeking something more tailored to your situation, please book an appointment with a professional e.g. Hansells
If you'd like to book an appointment directly with Miranda:
MirandaPunter@hansells.co.ukMiranda's LinkedIn
Miranda's Hansells ProfileHansells Solicitors Norwich Branch:
26 Tombland
Norwich
NR3 1RE
01603 615 731
01603 633 585
info@hansells.co.uk***
Before attending, please take a moment to read our OTR Code of Conduct. By attending any OTR event, you acknowledge that you've read it and agree to abide by it throughout the Session:https://tinyurl.com/OTRRules
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