We are pleased to share two poems written by Arline Dace. Arline is 96 years old and has been a member of Berkshire Humanists for more than 20 years.
Poems from Arline Dace
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Posts by Reading Humanists
Reading Humanists is a local partner group of Humanists UK covering Reading, Berkshire UK and surrounding area. We have a lively programme of events including talks by external speakers, courses, discussions on topical issues, a book group, and other social activities. We are also active in the community promoting humanism in schools and at public events. All our events are open to both members and non-members. Come along and meet us, we’re a friendly and engaging bunch.
Summer Pub Social
On Thursday 31st August Reading Humanists hosted a short walk along the river Thames from Reading Station to the Fisherman’s Cottage in New Town. At the pub we had a some lively conversation with a mix of old and new members.
Hex by Jenni Fagan
Our book choice for August 2023 is Hex by Jenni Fagan. It’s a work of historical fiction re-telling the true story of Geillis Duncan who was hanged as a witch in Edinburgh in 1591.
Summer Garden Party
On Tuesday 26th July, members of Reading Humanists Committe, together with friends and family, met for a summer garden party.
Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman
We’ll be discussing the widely acclaimed Sum: Forty tales from the afterlives by David Eagleman at our book club meeting on Wednesday 19th July. Join us for a lively and stimulating discussion with like-minded people in a relaxed atmosphere.
Welcome to the Debating Club
“It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it.” Joseph Joubert
Dine, Discuss, and Debate in a friendly environment!
Join us for a regular lunchtime meetup. We’ll be informally discussing ideas about human progress, social issues, and human fallibility. If you’re open minded, enjoy a good debate, and interested to learn from the ideas of others, come along to dine and discuss in a local pub. We believe that everyone has something valuable to contribute to the conversation and we would love for you to be a part of it.