Invitation to opening of our new exhibition
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An Open Letter to Sikhs in the United Kingdom
Gentle People, We write as members of the Leicester Secular Society who respect the many contributions Sikhs have made to Britain and to the wider world. The Sikh tradition has long been associated with courage, service, integrity, and a willingness to stand against injustice. As we understand it the Khalsa emerged during a period of oppression, when ordinary people could not rely upon the state to protect them from tyranny. The instruction that Sikhs should be prepared to bear arms was not a call to aggression, but a call to defend the weak, uphold justice, and resist oppression. History records many examples of Sikhs living up to these ideals. Sikh soldiers served with distinction in the World Wars and numerous other conflicts. In Britain, Sikhs have repeatedly demonstrated public spirit and courage, including during periods of civil unrest when members of the community have helped protect businesses, places of worship, and neighbourhoods from disorder. The Sikh community...
Invitation to webinar on G.W. Foote, a prisoner for blasphemy
I'm Daniel, editor of the Freethinker magazine, and I thought you might be interested in hearing about our Freethought History Webinar series. These free webinars, hosted by me and lasting around an hour, feature expert guest speakers discussing aspects of freethought history and its enduring relevance, to whom you’ll have a chance to ask your questions. There is no set schedule for these webinars; the best way to stay informed about when they are happening is to sign up for our free fortnightly newsletter , which will also keep you updated on all other things Freethinker . The webinars will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel. The previous webinars can be viewed here . I would like to invite you to the next webinar, which will take place on 15 September at 7 pm UK time (2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 pm MDT/11 am MST/11 am PT) via Zoom . It will feature historian Bob Forder on the life qand career of G.W. Foote - founder of the Freethinker itself, second President of the...
WHOSE FLAG IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD? Saturday 26th September.
(This is NOT a Secular Society event but may be of interest.) In the last year how have you responded to flags in Leicester, or in your city, town or village? You are invited to join with others, and discuss your feelings and thoughts about the politics of our flag times, from the Far Right to the Green Party. You are warmly invited to take part in this conference/seminar 9:30am-1pm Saturday 26th September. Please register by emailing abolton2@live.com . Our venue in near Leicester City Centre with good parking options nearby. Full details will be given to all those who register. We are holding this event just a few day after the United Nation International Day of Peace. Its theme for 2026 is “Invest in Peace For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.” Helen Dexter , PhD, International Relations/Politics, University of Leicester Richard Johnson , PhD, retired professor of history/culture, Nottingham Trent, Chair Leicester CND Andrew Bolton , PhD,...
Kickstarter appeal for "Loose Cannons"
Our speaker on 7th June Paul ‘Polyp’ Fitzgerald appealed, from those who can afford to do so, for funding for a richly (and often cheekily) illustrated biographical romp through the extraordinary history, lives, and radical ideas of some of the world’s wildest freethinkers, humanists and rebels... Authored by Paul ‘Polyp’ Fitzgerald and Madeleine Goodall Colour softback, 88 pages, 23 x 16cm The aim is for an affectionate and admiring - but warts and all – tone when examining these pioneering figures from many eras and continents, who challenged not only their cultures, but their ideological peers as well. Most were subjected to hostility, prejudice, censorship and persecution, and responded with courage, determination and wit. You can contribute by clicking here.
Market Bosworth School Visit to Secular Hall
On May 15th Market Bosworth School completed a year 8 "Faith Walk" visiting the Islamic Centre, Leicester Synagogue, the Arch of Remembrance, St. Mary de Castro Church and Secular Hall. Links Presentation George Fox and the Quakers Socrates Jesus Voltaire Tom Paine Robert Owen Secular Charter
