Diary
Why our welcomings arent free
Thursday, Jul 15, 2010Just did a radio interview about baby-naming or welcoming ceremonies. Didn’t get a chance to say a lot but was asked how much we charge. I said 130. One of the other contributors, a clergyman, said theirs are free. Of course they are – he’s paid a salary by his church. We’re self-employed. I asked the presenter, James Hazell, to point this out. To hear the item, wait until the programme is available on Listen Again on the BBC website, and listen from about 11.Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, for crying out loud!
Friday, Jul 9, 2010I have a feeling that Eric Pickles, our Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (heaven help us!), probably isn’t one of Nick Clegg‘s favourite cabinet colleagues. Here’s why: Mr Pickles wants us all to go back to Church – Terry Sanderson. To let Mr Pickles know what you think, go to his website.Help defend Leo Igwe
Friday, Jul 9, 2010IHEU is seeking donations to its Human Rights Defense Fund to help cover legal fees for Leo Igwe, IHEUs Representative in West Africa. Mr. Igwe and members of his family have been subjected to a sustained campaign of harassment by local police involving multiple arrests on unsubstantiated charges since he began a campaign to bring to justice a powerful local man accused of raping a ten year old girl. Read more here and please donate if you can.Talking about baby-namings on BBC Radio Suffolk
Wednesday, Jul 7, 2010Humanist Celebrant Margaret Nelson will be talking about baby-naming ceremonies on BBC Radio Suffolk. Not sure how long for – tune in before 11.30 to be sure. If you’re not in Suffolk or N Essex you can listen online. Note: This has been changed from Tuesday 13th.IHEU News
Thursday, Jul 1, 2010The latest International Humanist & Ethical Union News email: This is the regular update of news from International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU). You can find the full versions of these news stories on our web site. We are also on twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Tell your friends about this newsletter: you can forward it (visit this link) or ask them to visit www.iheu.org/newsletter to subscribe. Read more… APPLY NOW for IHEU-HIVOS 2010 grantsOne Law for All anti-Sharia news
Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010An email from One Law for All: Several hundred people joined One Law for All on 20 June at Downing Street to show their opposition to Sharia and religious-based laws in Britain and elsewhere and to demand universal rights and secularism. A new report Sharia Law in Britain: A Threat to One Law for All and Equal Rights was published on the day to coincide with the rally. Human rights activist Gita Sahgal said of the report: I think it is highly significant that in Britain there has been silence where there should have been condemnation.Visit from Andrew Copson, BHA Chief Executive
Monday, Jun 21, 2010Andrew will visit us to talk about “Objections to Humanism”. Please come and make him welcome, and bring interested family and friends.Fish n chips by the sea
Monday, Jun 21, 2010An outing to the seaside, starting with fish ‘n chips at the Flora Tea Rooms on the beach at Dunwich, then a walk, then tea at the National Trust Centre nearby (if you’re thirsty). Family, friends and neighbouring group members welcome. Please let us know if you’re coming by Monday 2nd August.Flora Tea Rooms, Dunwich
Monday, Jun 21, 2010Fish ‘n chip restaurant on the beach at Dunwich.Group meeting 2500 years (and more) of freethinking in Europe
Monday, Jun 21, 2010A DVD from the European Humanist Federation, showing the history of feethinking in Europe, followed by a discussion on humanist history.