Leicester Secular Society

International Women's Day Talk: Mission & Misogyny Join us for a real talk on breaking down barriers and calling out the nonsense women face every day.

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#InternationalWomensDay: Mission and Misogyny. Female subordination, “modesty” codes, violence against women — ideas charities should challenge, not promote. Megan, @natsecsoc.bsky.social, examines how charities promote these views under “advancing religion”. All welcome|8 March|6.30pm|Secular Hall

The God in Everything — A Walk Through My Photographic Archives Join us for a powerful evening exploring decades of photography from the Balkans, reconciliation ceremonies & the Kosova war.

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📷The God in Everything — A Walk Through My Photographic Archives Join us Sunday 1st March, 6.30PM at Secular Hall for a talk by Professor Lala Meredith-Vula, exploring decades of work from the Balkans, reconciliation ceremonies, and the realities of the Kosova war. All welcome! Please register via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-god-in-everything-a-walk-through-my-photographic-archives-tickets-1983862874261

📷The God in Everything — A Walk Through My Photographic Archives

Join us Sunday 1st March, 6.30PM at Secular Hall for a talk by Professor Lala Meredith-Vula, exploring decades of work from the Balkans, reconciliation ceremonies, and the realities of the Kosova war. All welcome! 💜

War on Terror on Muslims in the Caucasus What happens when global “war on terror” policies shape how entire communities are viewed?

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📢 War on Terror on Muslims in the Caucasus — talk by Mariam Shalvashvili. Exploring how US & Russian counter-terror narratives around Georgia’s Pankisi Valley shaped the securitisation and stigma of Muslim communities. 🗓️Sun 22 Feb, 🕡 6:30pm, 📍Secular Hall. ☕💜All welcome. For more details, please visit 👇 https://tinyurl.com/9vhv68x3

📢 War on Terror on Muslims in the Caucasus — talk by Mariam Shalvashvili.
Exploring how US & Russian counter-terror narratives around Georgia’s Pankisi Valley shaped the securitisation and stigma of Muslim communities.
🗓️Sun 22 Feb
🕡 6:30pm
📍Secular Hall
☕💜All welcome

Darwin Lecture: Tracing Earth's Climate Beat Join us as we dive deep into the rhythms of Earth's climate history at the Darwin Lecture - it's going to be a mind-expanding journey!

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🧬Darwin Day Lecture: Tracing Earth’s Climate Beat 🌍 Join Dr Anna Joy Drury (@AstroAyJay) for a deep-time journey into how Earth’s orbit shapes climate rhythms using ocean sediment records and astronomical cycles. 🗓️ Sun 15 Feb 🕡6.30PM 📍Secular Hall 🎟️ All welcome 💜 More info 👇 https://tinyurl.com/LSSDarwinLecture2026

🧬Darwin Day Lecture: Tracing Earth’s Climate Beat 🌍
Join Dr Anna Joy Drury (@AstroAyJay) for a deep-time journey into how Earth’s orbit shapes climate rhythms using ocean sediment records and astronomical cycles.
🗓️ Sun 15 Feb
🕡6.30PM
📍Secular Hall
🎟️ All welcome 💜

Unbelievable Darwin Day Join us for an evening of debates and expert lectures, recorded live for ‘Unbelievable?’

EVENT - Unbelievable #DarwinDay
Join us for an evening of debate and lectures in association with the @leicsecularsociety.bsky.social & #Unbelievable?
#Leicester Secular Hall
Friday, Feb 13 from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm GMT
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#Atheism #Christianity #Evolution #Debate

NSS supports ‘No Hijab Day’ discussion in Leicester Event featuring ex-Muslim women required extra security following protests from Islamic groups. Read More »

Ex-Muslims have shared their stories of being forced to wear the hijab at an event in Leicester that we supported - despite the hosts receiving complaints, and a police visit, over the event poster👇

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National Secular Society ( @natsecsoc.bsky.social ) members are entitled to free entry to our #NoHijabDay event.

For security reasons, registration via Eventbrite is required. Reserve your spot 👇
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See what's in store! Whether you’re a science enthusiast, a philosophy lover, or simply curious, this is an unmissable chance to engage with big ideas in a friendly, open, and thought-provoking atmosphere. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unbelievable-darwin-day-tickets-1981318072691

See what's in store! Whether you’re a science enthusiast, a philosophy lover, or simply curious, this is an unmissable chance to engage with big ideas in a friendly, open, and thought-provoking atmosphere.

Unbelievable Darwin Day Join us for an evening of debates and expert lectures, recorded live for ‘Unbelievable?’

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🧬Darwin Day: Evolution Revolution! Fri 13 Feb, 5.30–9.30pm at Secular Hall. Join us for an evening of thrilling debates, expert speakers, and big ideas on evolution, genomics, Intelligent Design, and atheistic & theistic perspectives. Recorded live for Unbelievable? podcast🎙️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unbelievable-darwin-day-tickets-1981318072691

🧬Darwin Day: Evolution Revolution! Fri 13 Feb, 5.30–9.30pm at Secular Hall. Join us for an evening of thrilling debates, expert speakers, and big ideas on evolution, genomics, Intelligent Design, and atheistic & theistic perspectives. Collab w/ @atheismuk.bsky.social & @unbelievablefe.bsky.social

Tom Paine Birthday Dinner & 175th Anniversary Of Leicester Secular Society An entertaining dinner to celebrate Tom Paine’s birthday and the 175th Anniversary of the Leicester Secular Society.

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🎉 Celebrate 175 years of the Leicester Secular Society and Thomas Paine’s birthday on Feb 8, 6.30pm at Secular Hall. Live music from The Falling Angels, readings, poetry, great food, and guest speaker @polypartist.bsky.social, author of the Visual Biography of Thomas Paine. Tickets £12/£16.

Join us for No Hijab Day on 1st February at 6:30pm, Secular Hall, in collaboration with Faithless Hijabi.
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No Hijab Day Celebrate freedom of choice and self-expression at our No Hijab Day event.

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📢No Hijab Day: Lived experiences of female ex-Muslims. Sun 1 Feb, 6:30pm, Secular Hall. Panel of ex-Muslim women sharing their stories, followed by a Q&A. Free for LSS members, £5 for non-members. Registration required. Hosted by Leicester Secular Society with Faithless Hijabi💜

Foot/Cycle Bridge over the Trent Join us exploring the new Foot/Cycle Bridge over the Trent – perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers!

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🚲🌉 Join us for a talk by Hugh McClintock on the proposed foot & cycle bridge over the River Trent, exploring how safer, dedicated routes can boost active travel and better connect communities.✨
Sunday 25 Jan, 6:30pm, Secular Hall. Free entry. Donations appreciated. 🎟️☕💜

Renewed Not Demolished: How Leicester's Inner City Decay Was Halted Join us as we dive deep into Leicester's urban revival story, uncovering the secrets behind the city's transformation against all odds!

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🏛️ Renewed Not Demolished: How Leicester’s Inner City Decay Was Halted. This Sunday Ned explores WWII housing decisions and why renewal beat demolition. Leicester Secular Society, Secular Hall, LE1 1WB. 🎟️ Free entry, all welcome. ☕🍪 Donations appreciated.

🎄 Leicester Secular Society Xmas Social 🎶
Sun 21 Dec | 6:30pm | Secular Hall

Desert Island Discs–style evening 🌴🎧
Bring drinks & nibbles to share 🍷🍪
Music, conversation & festive vibes — all welcome ✨

Ritual Circumcision Of Boys Dr Alejandro Sanchez of the National Secular Society makes the medical, legal and ethical case against the ritual circumcision of boys.

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⚖️ For our #HumanRightsDay talk, join us Sun 14 Dec, 6:30pm at Secular Hall for Dr Alejandro Sanchez’s talk arguing that ritual circumcision of boys is a human rights violation. In collaboration with @natsecsoc.bsky.social . Free entry via Eventbrite (link below)

Identity Apart from religion, there are many other ways in which people view their identity: but how far is it a matter of individual decision?

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What shapes who we are? 🤔
Join us Sun 7 Dec, 6:30pm at Secular Hall for Anthony Matthew’s talk on identity — exploring gender, race, class, culture, politics and how much of identity we truly choose. Free entry, tea & biscuits, all welcome!💜

Neurodivergence & Women How to get the best of neurodivergent friends, colleagues and family and the best out of yourself.

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📢 Join us Sun 30 Nov, 6:30pm at Secular Hall for “Neurodivergence & Women” with Dr Sara Lemos. A thoughtful talk exploring how awareness and visibility empower neurodivergent women, improve understanding, and strengthen our communities. Free entry; all welcome.💜